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Rep. Cartwright Introduces Legislation Giving Greater Mental Health Access to Veterans

WASHINGTON, DC - Today Rep. Cartwright introduced the bi-partisan Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act with 48 original co-sponsors.  Currently, veterans face a five-year window in which they must seek treatment for mental illnesses before losing their higher priority status.   This legislation…

Patch Reads

Lehigh Valley Mall Celebrates Simon Kidgits Club's 10th Anniversary

Whitehall, PA – April 24, 2013  — Lehigh Valley Mall will celebrate Simon Kidgits Club’s 10th year anniversary this month, which provides family-friendly events and educational programs for its members. Among one of the upcoming Kidgits events, Lehigh Valley Mall will host a Super Duper Lil’ Chefs …

Local Connections

Local Music Artist Christian Porter to Perform at Cedar Crest Charity Event

Join Cedar Crest College in welcoming Christian Porter, local singer turned national star, on Saturday, April 27, at 2:30 p.m. for a live performance in between the Cedar Crest falcon’s softball double header. The performance is a part of a charity event to raise money for a young girl named Lia …

Accomplishments

Good Shepherd Names John A. Kristel As New CEO

Pennsylvania Native to Begin Duties by June 3, 2013 Allentown, PA – The Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Board of Trustees has named John A. Kristel, MBA, MPT, as the organization’s next President & CEO. He will join Good Shepherd no later than June 3, 2013. Kristel currently serves as Chief …

Volunteers Needed

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Invited to Participate in Play Intervention Study

PLAY INTERVENTION STUDY Researchers at the University of Connecticut are looking for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to participate in a research study that examines how play interventions help children with ASDs. The study is being conducted by Anjana Bhat, an assistant professor in UConn’…

Awareness

Justin Sheftel Memorial Softball Tournament June 22

PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST NINTH ANNUAL JUSTIN SHEFTEL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT LEHIGH VALLEY, PA— The ninth annual Justin Sheftel Softball Tournament will be held on June 22, 2013 at Parkland High School, 2700 N Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown from 9 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Justin Sheftel Tournament …

Volunteers Needed

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Invited to Participate in Novel Intervention Study

Researchers at the University of Connecticut are looking for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to participate in a research study that examines how novel play interventions help children with ASDs. The study is being conducted by Anjana Bhat, an assistant professor in UConn’s NEAG School of …

Volunteers Needed

Connecting People ...Sharing Cultures

Hosting an international high school exchange student is an ideal way to open your family’s eyes to the world, promote a sense of adventure and set the course for lifelong learning. •   Share your family’s traditions and get to       know another culture •   Become more involved within your     …

Promotions

Win a $50 Restaurant Gift Certificate

We're running a contest for our new social recommendation website, Vyne.me. Vyne is Facebook meets Angie's List to bring you trusted businesses that have been used by your friends. Sign up for Vyne.me for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice. Click here for …

Awareness

Free E-Course for Weight Loss

My L.I.F.E. Program – Free E-Course Achieve lasting weight loss with the My L.I.F.E. Program! What is the My L.I.F.E. Program? My L.I.F.E. stands for Lifestyle Intervention, Food and Exercise. My L.I.F.E. Program is a lifestyle and weight management course designed to help you lose weight and keep …

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