DI Faculty Prospectus

Our partners include corporations, nonprofits, health systems, and NGOs, and are critical to college, student, and faculty success. These relationships provide student experiential learning opportunities, guidance on curriculum development, data sharing for research outcomes, financial and in-kind sponsorships, and more. Today’s healthcare partners include: Our Partners Good Shepherd Rehabilitation has been focused on rehabilitation since 1967, and in 2023 opened an expansive rehabilitation hospital, offering world-class care. Committed to both community and innovation, like the College of Health, Good Shepherd is a core partner in the Disability Independence research cluster. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the nation’s first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children and continues to be a national leader in medical discoveries and innovations that improve pediatric healthcare. Geisinger Health System is one of the first genomic data gatherers, starting in the early 1990s. They have an advanced electronic health record and a clinical data warehouse that aid in improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services. BAYADA Home Health Care helps people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. They provide nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and assistive care services to children, adults, and seniors worldwide. Lehigh Valley Health Network provides care for the people in the Lehigh Valley area. Headquartered in Allentown, a short distance from the College of Health, this partnership opens doors to research, education, and student experiences. 9 St. Luke’s University Hospital Network is Bethlehem’s first community hospital and the closest hospital to Lehigh’s campus. The St. Luke’s/Temple University Medical School is located in Bethlehem, offering opportunities for collaboration.

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