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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is comprised of eight locations in Allentown, Bethlehem, East Stroudsburg, Hazleton, and Pottsville, Pennsylvania with 1,700 licensed beds. LVHN is the area’s largest employer with more than 18,000 employees. Our largest campus, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, has ranked among the Top 5 in Pennsylvania for five straight years by U.S. News & World Report guide to America's Best Hospitals. LVHN has been designated a National Magnet Hospital four times since 2002, the American Nurses Credentialing Center's highest honor for excellence in nursing. Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton each received an 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group in Fall 2018, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. The Lehigh Valley's principal cities are Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, comprising the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area. The Lehigh Valley is located approximately 30 m...iles from the Pocono Mountains region, 45 miles east of the New Jersey shoreline and its beach attractions, 60 miles north of Philadelphia, 80 miles east of Harrisburg, and 80 miles west of New York City. Recent census studies show it to be the fastest growing region in Pennsylvania. The Lehigh Valley is a hub of post-secondary education activity, with several reputable four-year colleges and universities, including: Cedar Crest College (Allentown), DeSales University (Center Valley), Lafayette College (Easton), Lehigh University (Bethlehem), Moravian College (Bethlehem), Muhlenberg College (Allentown), and Penn State University's Lehigh Valley campus (Center Valley). The Lehigh Valley has many sports teams, entertainment and recreation options. Coca-Cola Park in Allentown is the home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies’ AAA-level International League franchise. Allentown also has a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the minor league affiliate for the National Hockey Leagues’ (NHL's) Philadelphia Flyers. Valley Preferred Cycling Center leads the nation in quality competition, championship racer development and community programs. For thrill-seekers, the region is home to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, one of the most popular amusement and water parks in the country. And there's always something big happening at PPL Center, an arena located in downtown Allentown.