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HAPPENING NOW: Cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid, raising concerns, especially at college campuses

Cychlorphine is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be significantly more potent than fentanyl. It can be found in counterfeit pills made to look like legitimate prescription medications and is not detected by common drug test strips. What does this mean for you and your loved ones? St. Luke’s Penn Foundation expert, Psychiatrist Clay Gueits, MD, breaks down what’s happening, where this drug is showing up, and ways you and your loved ones can stay safe.

Watch the latest St. Luke’s RIGHT NOW news update to stay informed and be prepared.

#StLukesRightNow #StayInformed #PreparedTogether #StLukesPennFoundation by @mystlukes

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Have a question about memory, aging and brain health? Share it below, then watch Talk With Your Doctor Monday, October 19 at 6:30 pm on WFMZ-TV, Channel 69. Melanie Falcon could ask your question live to be answered by St. Luke’s expert panelists. by @mystlukes

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St. Luke’s University Health Network is proud to announce the establishment of the DaRe Family Chair for Medical Education, the Network’s first endowed chair specifically dedicated to medical education.

Made possible through the generosity of Adrienne and Tony DaRe, the endowment will support the Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine and advance priorities including student financial aid, faculty development and educational innovation.

The announcement was celebrated by Adrienne and Tony DaRe, Dr. Shaden Eldakar-Hein, Robert Wax, Esq., Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Adam Stauffer, Associate Vice President, Development.

As Adrienne DaRe shared, “Education can change the trajectory of a person, a family and ultimately an entire community.”

Congratulations to Shaden Eldakar-Hein MD MS, HEC-C, FACP, Chief Academic Officer and Senior Associate Dean of the Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine, on being named the inaugural DaRe Family Chair for Medical Education. Dr. Eldakar-Hein’s leadership and commitment to educating the next generation of physicians have been instrumental in the continued growth and success of the medical school. This well-deserved recognition reflects her dedication to advancing medical education and preparing future physicians to serve our communities.

We are deeply grateful to the DaRe family for their extraordinary generosity and vision. Their investment creates a lasting legacy that will help educate exceptional physicians, strengthen medical education and support the health care workforce serving our region for generations to come.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Eldakar-Hein on this distinguished appointment and thanking Adrienne and Tony DaRe for their remarkable commitment to the future of medical education.

Read more with link in bio. by @mystlukes

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RACE DAY IS GETTING CLOSER, and we’re grateful to have @mystlukes helping bring the 2026 D&L RaceFest to life!

As our Presenting Partner, St. Luke’s plays an important role in making this event possible, from being a champion of health and wellness to providing the medical teams who support the thousands of runners and walkers at the starts, along the course, and at the finish.
That support helps us prepare to welcome runners and walkers to the D&L Trail on November 15 for a day that celebrates movement, community, and the outdoors.

It takes a strong partnership to bring an event like this together, and we’re proud to work alongside an organization that invests in the health of our community.

We’ll see you on the trail soon!

📷 @thegabelloyd

#DLRaceFest #StLukesProud #DelawareLehighTrail #marathon #halfmarathon by @mystlukes

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Forbes has named St. Luke’s the #1 employer in Pennsylvania and #3 among healthcare systems in America on its 2026 list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals.

This recognition is made possible by our extraordinary and dedicated employees who bring our mission to life every day.

For more than 150 years, our commitment to excellence has earned the trust of the communities we serve and delivered nationally recognized quality.

This distinction reflects the dedication, compassion, and excellence of our 23,000+ employees who bring our mission to life every day and set the standard for care.

Join one of the best places to work in Pennsylvania and among the best in America. Join our team through the link in bio.

Better is Better.

#ForbesBestEmployers #HealthcareCareers #BetterIsBetter by @mystlukes

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We are #StLukesProud to recognize Afua Opoku, RN, at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem, as our newest DAISY Foundation Award winner.

During a recent hospital stay, a patient felt inspired to recognize Afua for both her outstanding clinical care and the genuine compassion she extended to the entire family. Beyond being attentive to her patient's needs, she took extra steps to ensure loved ones felt supported, comforted and cared for throughout a challenging experience.

"She provided calm in the midst of the storm for both me and my wife, and we are so grateful for her excellence."

Congratulations, Afua!

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. St. Luke's is proud to be a DAISY Foundation Award hospital partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor each month.

Nominate an extraordinary nurse today with link in bio.

@thedaisyfoundation

#DAISYAward #ExtraordinaryNurse #StLukesProud by @mystlukes

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The First Day of Care at St. Luke's Heart Hospital

When we celebrated the opening of the St. Luke's Heart Hospital, we spoke about creating a place where every heartbeat matters.

On opening day, that vision became reality.

Our physicians, nurses and staff welcomed the hospital's first patients and performed its first heart and vascular procedures, marking the beginning of a new chapter in heart care for our region.

From the very first patient to the very first procedure, our teams delivered the expertise, compassion and innovation that define St. Luke's.

These opening-day milestones are more than firsts. They represent our commitment to providing exceptional cardiovascular care close to home for the communities we serve.

We're proud of the dedicated caregivers who made this day possible and excited for the countless lives that will be touched in the years ahead.

❤️ Every heartbeat matters. From our very first patient forward, we're honored to be part of every journey toward better heart health.

#StLukesHeartHospital #HeartCare #StLukesProud by @mystlukes

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Smile with Confidence Again😁

Missing teeth can affect more than your smile. They can impact your confidence, comfort and quality of life.

Full arch dental implants offer a secure, natural-looking solution designed to help you eat, speak and smile with confidence. Unlike traditional dentures, full arch implants won't slip or shift, providing greater stability and comfort while also helping preserve jawbone health.

Imagine enjoying your favorite foods, laughing without hesitation and feeling confident in every conversation.

Your best smile may be closer than you think.

Learn how full arch dental implants can help restore your smile, your confidence and your quality of life with link in bio.

#FullArchDentalImplants #RestoreYourSmile #SmileWithConfidence by @mystlukes

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ICYMI: A New Chapter in Heart Care ❤️

The ribbon has been cut, the doors are open, and the future of heart care is here.

Last week, we celebrated the opening of the new St. Luke’s Heart Hospital at Anderson Campus, the first and only dedicated Heart Hospital in the region and the largest investment in St. Luke’s University Health Network history.

Designed around the needs of heart patients and their families, the Heart Hospital brings together advanced technology, specialized expertise and comprehensive cardiovascular care all close to home.

Fully equipped with the latest innovations in cardiac care, the Heart Hospital ensures patients have access to some of the most advanced heart care available anywhere, right here in our community.

🎥 Watch the video and take an inside look at this historic milestone and the future of heart care at St. Luke’s. by @mystlukes

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Have a question about what happens after a breast cancer diagnosis? Share it below, then watch Talk With Your Doctor this Monday at 6:30 pm on WFMZ-TV, Channel 69. Melanie Falcon could ask your question live to be answered by St. Luke’s expert panelists.

@melaniefalconnews by @mystlukes

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What would you do if shoulder pain wasn't holding you back?

🏌️Get back on the greens? 🌻 Spend more time in the garden? 💪 Move through the day with confidence?

For Tim Traister, the answer was all of the above.

After shoulder replacement surgery with Dr. Tyler Smith at St. Luke's Orthopedic Care, Tim returned to the activities he loves with less pain and greater mobility.

Read how expert orthopedic care helped Tim get back in the game with link in bio.

Ready to get moving again? 📞 Call St. Luke's Orthopedic Care 484-526-1735 for an appointment. by @mystlukes

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A historic achievement for St. Luke’s.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is the first and only health care organization in the world to receive the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Davies Award of Excellence four times.

This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that use technology and data in meaningful ways to improve patient care. St. Luke’s earned the award for innovations that helped clinicians identify patients at risk sooner, reduce medication-related kidney injuries and strengthen suicide-risk screening and support.

The results speak for themselves: lives saved, harm prevented and safer care for our communities.

Congratulations to our incredible teams across the Network!

Learn more with our link in bio.

@himssglobal by @mystlukes

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