The poster gallery is an archive of the work of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) employees and health care professionals. Part of the mission of LVHN is to support clinical care through education and research. To that end, the posters shared here reflect innovation, performance improvement projects and studies that address all areas of healthcare from clinical care to administrative initiatives. They are shared freely to encourage conversation and collaboration.
2006
Food Satisfaction Survey Results, Miriam Eisenberg (Poster)
Manual for Emergency Response to Bioterrorism, David Esopi (Poster)
Organizational Development, Christina Fleck (Poster)
Acute and Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy: Associations with Placental Abruption (Poster)., Darios Getahun MD, MPH; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Morgan R. Peltier PhD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Anthony M. Vintzileos MD (Poster)
Acute and Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy: Associations with Spontaneous Premature Rupture of Membranes (Poster)., Darios Getahun MD, MPH; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Anthony M. Vintzileos MD (Poster)
Finance FUNdamentals, Alex Gildner (Poster)
Conducting Community Based Participatory Research Using Community Asset Mapping with Teens in H.Y.P.E., Rachel Goldstein (Poster)
The Multi--modality Approach to Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Jillian R. Grau MD, Douglas L. Fraker, and Virginia A. LiVolsi MD (Poster)
The Development of a Computer-Based Tracking System to Assess the Safety Net Provided by The Caring Place Family Health Program, Corey Herman (Poster)
Raising the Bar for Peer Review: From Performance Appraisal Feedback to Scholarly Collegial Review of Quality of care Issues., Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Poster)
Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury, Mark Hosak (Poster)
Improving the Monitoring of Quality Indicators of Community-Aquired Pneumonia: Timing of Antibiotic Administration, Jennifer Huynh (Poster)
Wolf Mini Maze Procedure, Alyssa Jones MD (Poster)
Acute Partial Hospital Outcome Study, Danielle Kepler and Laura Petrini (Poster)
Collagen Fibril Diameters in The Umbilical Arteries of Preterm Growth Restricted Fetuses, Wendy L. Kinzler MD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Donald R. Gerecke PhD; Rita A. Hahn MS; George H. Lambert MD; and Marion K. Gordon PhD (Poster)
An Evaluation of Time Elapsed for Computed Tomography Scan Administration Throughout the Emergency Department, Veronica Kvarta (Poster)
The Ob/Gyn Experience, Margaret Lafferty (Poster)
Quality-of-Life Outcomes for Geriatric Trauma Patients, Leah Leinbach (Poster)
Coding System for the Analysis of Primary Care Physicians' Beliefs and Strategies for Treating Type 2 Diabetic Patients, G Leventhal and Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH (Poster)
"Excuse Me For Asking This In An Awkward Way": An Analysis of a PGY1 Sexual History Script, Jenna Long (Poster)
Tobacco and Domestic Violence Screening - Lehigh Valley Family Health Center, Amanda Marchica (Poster)
2006 Pool Research Scholars Summer Internship Program: Healthcare Research, Chris McCarty (Poster)
Correlation of the Quality of Dying and Death Questionnaire and the Critical Care Family Satisfaction Survey, Christopher McGinn (Poster)
Initial Validation of Optical Coherence Tomography Based Sensor for Monitoring of Blood Glucose Levels, Larry N. Merkle MD (Poster)
Evaluation of the Effect of T System on Unbillable Units in the Emergency Department, Lindsey Moll (Poster)
CMA Content Management Application, David Oblas (Poster)
Placental Weight to Birthweight Ratios in Preeclampsia., Yinka Oyelese MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Carl A. Nath MD; Lilliam M. Kaminsky MD; Anthony M. Vintzileos MD; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Placental Weight to Birthweight Ratios in Small for Gestational Age Births., Yinka Oyelese MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Anthony M. Vintzileos MD; Wendy Kinzler MD; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
The Effect of First Trimester (Nuchal Translucency) and Second Trimester Genetic Sonography on Patient Decision for Genetic Amniocentesis., Yinka Oyelese MD; Joseph Canterino MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Anthony M. Vintzileos MD; C Waldron; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid Across Gestation and Neonatal Acid-Base Status, Yinka Oyelese MD; Angelina Culin MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Lillian M. Kaminsky MD; Anthony M. Vintzileos MD; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Effect of Progesterone on Nitric Oxide Production by Bacteria-Stimulated Endocervical and Vaginal Epithelial Cells., Yinka Oyelese MD; Morgan R. Peltier PhD; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
The Utility of Fetal Fibronectin in Predicting Preterm Birth in Clinical Practice., Yinka Oyelese MD; S Peters; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; William Kinzler MD; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Evaluation of the Significance of a Positive Serum Screen for Trisomy 18., Yinka Oyelese MD; Luis F. Tobon MD; Joseph Canterino MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Martin R. Chavez MD; Lami Yeo MD; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Effect of Progesterone on Interleukin-8 Production by Endocervical and Vaginal Epithelial Cells., Morgan R. Peltier PhD; Yana Berlin; Brian Day; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Effect of Experimental Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes on Fetal Weight., Morgan R. Peltier PhD; Gregg Giannina MD; Yinka Oyelese MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Molecular Evolution of the Resistin Family of Proteins., Morgan R. Peltier PhD; Yinka Oyelese MD; Darios Getahun MD, MPH; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Does Progesterone Alter Toll-Like Receptor-Stimulated Monocyte Production of Cytokines?, Morgan R. Peltier PhD and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Are Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Methionine Synthase Reductase and Betaine Homocysteine S-methyltransferase Associated with Preterm Birth?., Morgan R. Peltier PhD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; Wendy L. Kinzler MD; Rima Rosen PhD; Celeste DeMarco RN, BSN; and Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH (Poster)
Complications Associated with Morbid Obesity and Trauma., M J. Perez; John J. Hong MD; Susette Coyle; G Nackman; and Jeffrey S. Hammond MD, MPH (Poster)
Peer-to-peer architecture for multi-departmental distributed PACS, Lance Pysher MD (Poster)
Developing a Study: Is Frequency of Intrahospital Transport an Independent Risk Factor for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia?, Elizabeth Rabold (Poster)
Understanding the Biology of HPV (Human Papillomavirus), Patricia Rekawek (Poster)
Cervical Spine Clearance in Injured Children Under the Age of 3 Years: Are We Over Doing It?, Hilda Rivera (Poster)
Axial Spin Technique of Endoscopic Intracorporal Knot Tying: Comparison with the conventional technique and objective assessment of Knot Security, Learning Curves and Performance Efficiency Across training Levels, Chand Rohatgi MD and Raja R. Gopaldas MD, FACS (Poster)
Cytomegalovirus induced Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Presenting as a Surgical Emergency, Chand Rohatgi MD and Raja R. Gopaldas MD, FACS (Poster)
Managing the Care of Patients with Biphosphate-associated Osteonecrosis (BON), Evan Rubin (Poster)
Consultation-Liason Psychiatry at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Laura Sahlender (Poster)
Endodontics, Alexandra Schmidt (Poster)
Organizational Development, Caleb Schwarzbach (Poster)
Comparison of Five Critical Care Mechanical Ventilators During the Delivery of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation, Scott Shelbo (Poster)
Applying the ADA to High Volume Hiring Positions at LVH, Melissa Slivka (Poster)
Intrapartum Fever and Newborn Complications., John C. Smulian MD, MPH; Julien Teitler; Lenna Nepomnyaschy; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; and Nancy Reichman (Poster)
The Effect of Intrapartum Fever on Early Childhood Behavior., John C. Smulian MD, MPH; Julien Teitler; Lenna Nepomnyaschy; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; and Nancy Reichman (Poster)
EPOC: Evidence at the Point of Care, Amy Virojanapa (Poster)
Using Pre-Tests and Post-Tests to Measure Medical Student Teaching Skills, Patricia M. Weiss MD, Craig Koller M.Ed, Joseph E. Patruno MD, L. Wayne Hess MD, and Sharon R. Kimmel PhD (Poster)
The Effect of Placental Chorionicity on Estimated Fetal Weight Discordancy in Twin Gestations., Lami Yeo MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Martin R. Chavez MD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Anthony M. Vintzileos MD (Poster)
Expanding Access to Care through a Resident-Initiated Hepatitis C Clinic - An Innovative Method for Incorporating ACGME Core Competencies into the Management of Medically Underserved Patients, Joseph L. Yozviak DO, FACP; Suzanne J. Templer DO; Erini Vasiliadis DO; Vishal Patel MD; Nicole M. Agostino DO; K Nadeem Ahmed MD; Edward Norris MD, FAPM; Charles M. Brooks MD; and Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH (Poster)
A Survey of Primary Care Residents Regarding Knowledge of Hepatitis C, Joseph L. Yozviak DO, FACP; Erini Vasiliadis DO; Sharon R. Kimmel PhD, MHA; Suzanne J. Templer DO; and Margaret Hoffman-Terry MD, FACP (Poster)
2005
"Everyone Has a Story", Kristin Adams (Poster)
Placenta Previa in The United States; 1979-2001: Temporal Trends and Clinical Determinants., Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Yinka Oyelese MD; U Owunna; N Srinivas; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
The Complex Inter-Relationship of Preterm Birth, Fetal Growth, and Infant Mortality in Twin Gestations: The Effect of Placental Abruption., Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; N Srinivas; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Cirrhosis and Trauma Outcomes - Carotid Endarterectomies and Post-CABG Strokes, Meredith Anderson BS (Poster)
The Great Influenza and the Allentown Hospital: 1918-1919, Donald Austin (Poster)
Laparoscopic Management of Concomitant Renal Mass with Nephrolithiasis (Poster)., Angelo A. Baccala MD, Una Lee MD, Nicholas Hegarty MD, Mihir Desai MD, Jihad Kaouk MD, and Inderbir Gill MD (Poster)
Department of Trauma Surgery, Yvonne Baker (Poster)
The Utilization of Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Monitoring (NICO) in conjunction with Mechanical Ventilation and Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO) for the Treatment of Eisenmenger Syndrome with Respiratory Failure, Megan Baumann (Poster)
Turtlecraft & Technology, Christopher Baumert (Poster)
Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, Sarah Bittner (Poster)
Screening for Postpartum Depression: Comparison of a Validated Questionnaire with a Directed Interview., Joceyln Carlo; Joseph Canterino MD; John T. Harrigan MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Heart Failure Management, Thin Thiri Chit (Poster)
Communicaton in the ICU Family Meeting, Teresa Cridge (Poster)
Morphometric Analysis of Small Pulmonary Artery in Severe Emphysema, Heba Y. Durra MD; Jeremy A. Falk MD; T W. Grookett MD; John P. Gaughan PhD; Charalambos C. Solomides MD; and Gerard J. Criner MD, FCCP (Poster)
Small Airway Inflammation and Morphometry in Patients with Advanced Emphysema, Heba Y. Durra MD; Victor Kim MD; Wissam M. Chatila MD, FCCP; M J. Couturie MD; M Q. Lee MD; A E. Swift MD; P Wang PhD; S A. Shah MD; E Mylonas; P Kratsios; C D. Platsoucas PhD; John P. Gaughan PhD; Charalambos C. Solomides MD; and Gerard J. Criner MD, FCCP (Poster)
Small Airway Inflammation in African American and Caucasian Patients with Advanced Emphysema, Heba Y. Durra MD; Victor Kim MD; M J. Couturie MD; M Q. Lee MD; A E. Swift MD; P Wang PhD; S A. Shah MD; E Mylonas; P Kratsios; C D. Platsoucas PhD; John P. Gaughan PhD; Charalambos C. Solomides MD; Gerard J. Criner MD, FCCP; and Wissam M. Chatila MD, FCCP (Poster)
Small Airway Structure in African American and Caucasian Patients with Advanced Emphysema, Heba Y. Durra MD; Victor Kim MD; John P. Gaughan PhD; Gerard J. Criner MD, FCCP; and Wissam M. Chatila MD, FCCP (Poster)
Pro Ex C Immunostain as a Marker for Dysolasia in Barrett's Esophagus, Heba Y. Durra MD, Gregory Vincent MD, Ruth Birbe MD, and Charalambos C. Solomides MD (Poster)
EPOC: Evidence of the Point of Care - Internal Medicine, Rina Edi (Poster)
CEDS: How Can We Evaluate the Effectiveness of LVH's Graduate Nurse Internship Program?, Arielle Fingerman (Poster)
Pharmacy, Rebecca Frey (Poster)
Mean Arterial Pressure to Body Mass Index Ratio in Relation to Preeclampsia., Gregg Giannina MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Outcomes from the Implementation of a Tele-Intensivist Program, Vikas Gupta (Poster)
Guided Imagery: A Pilot Study to Evaluate Guided Imagery as a Nursing Intervention in Patients Undergoing Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Crystal Hartman (Poster)
Summer Research: Track Input of Medication Allergies using T-System, Eric Kostuk (Poster)
The Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, Zachary Langley (Poster)
Endocrine Disruptors in the Maternal and Fetal Compartments., Susan Lashley MD; A Calafat; Dana B. Barr PhD; Thomas A. Ledoux PhD; Paromita Hore PhD; Marian F. Lake MPH, RNC; Mark Robson PhD, MPH; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Change in Patient Enablement Instrument Scores Within Family Medicine Residency Program, Megan Lavery (Poster)
"D240 is Highly Expressed in Primary Skin Adnexal Carcinomas But Negative in Adenocarcinoma Metastasized to Skin.", Haohai Liang; Tamar A. Giorgadze; Kirsten S. Bellucci MD; Ranjitha Veerappan; Bernadette Liegl; Hong Wu; Geza Acs; Rosalie Elenitsas; Paul J. Zhang; and Xiaowei Xu MD, PhD (Poster)
Neuroanatomy of the Caveman Brain, Adam Lipman (Poster)
…all aspects of a busy heart and lung surgery practice, Matthew Meeker (Poster)
Center for Professional Excellence Awareness Activities, Micah Minich (Poster)
Immunology of Pregnancy: Cervical Interleukin-10/Interleukin-8 Ratios Across Gestation., Myriam Modestin MD; David Sorrentino MD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; Anthony M. Vintzileos MD; and Nazeeh Hanna MD (Poster)
The Impact of Amnioinfusion on Cesarean Section for Fetal Distress in the Presence of Oligohydramnios: A Population-Based Study., Carl A. Nath MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Anthony M. Vintzileos MD (Poster)
Timeline of Muhlenberg Hospital, Yvonne Nguyen (Poster)
OSIRIX: open source multimodality image navigation software, Lance Pysher MD (Poster)
Combined Small Bowel and Bladder Perforation, A novel Complication of Interstitial Laser Coagulation of the Prostate (Poster), Chand Rohatgi MD and Raja R. Gopaldas MD, FACS (Poster)
Novel Technique of Laparoscopic Intracaporal Knot tying–A simplified Approach for Junior Residents, Chand Rohatgi MD and Raja R. Gopaldas MD, FACS (Poster)
Uncommon Indication for Whipple’s procedure: Combination tumor of Mesenteric Paraganglioma and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Case Report, Chand Rohatgi MD and Raja R. Gopaldas MD, FACS (Poster)
Effectiveness of a Progress Note on Quality Care Indicators in a Get With the Guidelines Hospital, Michael A. Rossi MD; Zubina M. Mawji MD, MPH; Patricia Parker RN; Joshua B. Skibba MD; Katrina A. Fritz BSN; Tamara Masiado MA; and Thomas E. Wasser PhD (Poster)
Impact of a Multifaceted Quality Improvement Initiative to Implement JCAHO Core Measures for AMI and CHF, Michael A. Rossi MD; Zubina M. Mawji MD, MPH; Patricia Parker RN; Joshua B. Skibba MD; Katrina A. Fritz BSN; Tamara Masiado MA; and Thomas E. Wasser PhD (Poster)
Using Pre-Tests and Post-Tests to Measure Medical Student Teaching Skills, Jason Saliba (Poster)