Premier Allergist - Bethlehem

The time has finally come! As of Monday, July 31, 2023, Valley Allergy Care will officially be Premier Allergist!

We’re committed to ensuring there’s minimal to no interruption in your care throughout this transformation. Next time you come to see us, you’ll need to sign some additional documentation, but other than that, you won’t have to do anything else to maintain your care with us!

We’re excited to leverage the resources of the AllerVie Health network and this regional brand! Please bear with us as we update our systems, improve our workflows, and modernize our technology to provide you with an enhanced patient experience.

If you have any questions about these changes, please feel free to call our office directly or visit our new location page on Premier’s website! https://bit.ly/3OchgQC

We’re thrilled to announce that Valley Allergy Care is becoming part of another wonderful allergy practice in the AllerVie Health network and will soon change our name to Premier Allergist.

You’re at the center of all we do, regardless of our brand name. We’re excited about the opportunity to leverage the resources of the AllerVie Health network, and the regional brand, Premier Allergist, to optimize our processes and enhance your experience with us!

Please rest assured that we are working diligently to ensure there is minimal to no interruption along the way. If you have any questions about these improvements, please feel free to call our office directly.

Not much of a winter…and now tree pollen is in full swing!

Today is our Linden St. clinic's last day of service. We believe that our ability to continue serving you well hinges upon reducing our clinic footprint and optimizing our resources at our main Emrick clinic location.

Effective Monday, March 6, 2023, all patient care will be provided out of our main location (3101 Emrick Blvd., Suite 211, Bethlehem Township, PA 18020).

If you have any questions about this transition, please feel free to call us at 610.954.9260. We are here to help ensure this is a smooth process!

As a reminder, effective March 2, the Linden St. clinic will be permanently closed. We believe that our ability to continue serving you well hinges upon reducing our clinic footprint and optimizing our resources at our main Emrick clinic location.

Don’t worry! Both Dr. Eric Schenkel and Karen Schaller, NP will also be transitioning to the Emrick location. Effective Monday, March 6, 2023, all patient care will be provided out of our main location (3101 Emrick Blvd., Suite 211, Bethlehem Township, PA 18020).

If you have any questions about this transition, please feel free to call us at 610.954.9260. We are here to help ensure this is a smooth process!

To ensure we continue providing you with the best provider and staffing coverage, we have made the difficult decision to close our Linden St clinic location and transition all patients and staff to our main clinic on Emrick Blvd.

Effective March 2, the Linden St. clinic will be permanently closed. We believe that our ability to continue serving you well hinges upon reducing our clinic footprint and optimizing our resources at our main Emrick clinic location. Please know we are fully committed to ensuring you have a smooth transition of care!

Don’t worry! Both Dr. Eric Schenkel and Karen Schaller, NP will also be transitioning to the Emrick location. Effective Monday, March 6, 2023, all patient care will be provided out of our main location (3101 Emrick Blvd., Suite 211, Bethlehem Township, PA 18020). Over the next few weeks, our staff will be contacting you to reschedule any upcoming appointments in our main Emrick location.

If you have any questions about this transition, please feel free to call us at 610.954.9260. We are here to help ensure this is a smooth process!

Iwona Dziewa, DO is no longer with Valley Allergy Care and the AllerVie Health network. We are supportive of Dr. Dziewa as she moves on to a new chapter of her career.

We want to reassure you that as part of the national AllerVie Health network, we remain committed to providing high-quality allergy and asthma care and continuing to serve the greater Lehigh Valley communities. You can expect to receive the same great care from our office as always – and over time, new resources, providers, and more will be introduced.

If you have any questions about this transition, please feel free to call us at 610.954.9260. We are here to help ensure this is a smooth process and are committed to delivering not only the highest quality care to you but also the safest, most efficient, and most patient-centric experience possible!

What happens if your rescue inhaler doesn't work as quickly as you want it to?

Our allergists recommend looking for another alternative. Schedule an appointment with one of our Board-Certified Allergists at Valley Allergy Care to find out what else you can do to relieve your asthma symptoms. https://loom.ly/Rp7X5tE

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You often hear about being allergic to bee stings, certain foods, and summer trees and pollen but there are other allergies associated with the summertime that you don’t hear much about.

Our very own Dr. Schenkel spoke with Allergic Living to discuss seven of these odd allergies. Read the full article below!

7 Oddest Allergies of Summer; Know the Symptoms Affecting our fun in the sun, on the trails and in the forest, summer allergies can take some unusual forms. Learn the symptoms and how to manage.

The AAFA and MedicAlert Foundation created a campaign to help raise awareness about asthma and anaphylaxis. The campaign aims to ensure people manage their conditions to the best of their ability and help prevent life-threatening medical emergencies.

This campaign is Make a Pact to "ACT" for Asthma and Allergies.
“A” refers to your action plan for asthma or anaphylaxis.
“C” refers to carrying your emergency medicines and a copy of your action plan with you everywhere you go.
“T” refers to the treatment plan you’ve created with the help of your allergist.

This month we will dive deeper into "ACT" and provide resources to help ensure you manage your allergies and asthma to the best of your ability.

Good information!

7 Oddest Allergies of Summer; Know the Symptoms Affecting our fun in the sun, on the trails and in the forest, summer allergies can take some unusual forms. Learn the symptoms and how to manage.

Trust. This one word holds a lot of power when talking about who you see for your allergy, asthma, and other immunological diseases care. We understand trust is not something that is just given but something that’s earned. While you may not be a patient of ours for 30 years, we care about every single person who walks into our clinics just the same and want you to be assured that you can trust our advice, knowledge, and care plan.

Contact us today so we can show you why you can trust us - https://loom.ly/rvUaHL0

When it comes to dust mites, vacuuming thoroughly is more important than how often you vacuum. By deep cleaning once and ensuring you get the places where dust mites tend to be like draperies, mattresses, and padded furniture, you can reduce the number of dust mites in your home.

What do food allergies and pet allergies have in common? They can both be problematic in a relationship.

Since we discussed pet allergies and ways to manage your allergy symptoms last week, it's time to discuss food allergies.

You might not automatically associate a food allergy as being problematic in a relationship, but what if your partner eats something containing an allergen and then kisses you? Or cooks dinner and incorporates the allergen into the food? Here are some things you can do to minimize your symptoms/flare-ups.

1. Be clear about your allergy
2. Think before you kiss - it's always a good idea to have your partner brush their teeth after eating food containing an allergen
3. Be prepared whether on a date or not - always carry your EpiPen

About 10% of the population has an allergy to pets. This is easy enough to avoid if you are one of the many who suffer from pet allergies, however, what happens when you start a relationship with someone who has a pet? Things can get tricky.

Besides removing yourself completely from the animal, there are things that you can do to help provide some relief.
1. Using a HEPA air filter
2. Using a HEPA-type vacuum cleaner
3. Non carpeted floors are preferred, but if you have carpet, frequent cleaning can help a room become more allergy-friendly
4. Designate a room as pet-free
5. The use of antihistames, prescription nasal sprays, and eye drops

Call us if your asthma isn’t controlled!

Dr. Schenkel and Dr. Dziewa are excited to announce that Valley Allergy Care has joined AllerVie Health, a national network of board-certified allergists and immunologists who think similarly about patient care and have joined together to change patients’ lives in greater ways than they could individually.

As part of AllerVie Health, we assure you that your care will continue uninterrupted. In fact, because of AllerVie’s focus on clinical research, innovation, and expansion of care, we have the opportunity to bring clinical trials, new treatments, and other resources to you and those with allergy needs in the greater Lehigh Valley area.

We are excited for what’s to come from our partnership with AllerVie Health and look forward to serving you as part of AllerVie Health.

Learn more about AllerVie Heatlh - https://united.allervie.com/

Enjoying the holiday season at Valley Allergy Care’s Christmas party.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Valley Allergy Care updated their information in their About section.

Valley Allergy Care updated their business hours.

Valley Allergy Care Serving thousands of satisfied patients in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area for 30+ years, Dr Schenkel is exactly the kind of doctor you need for your allergy & asthma care. We accept most insurances.

Please welcome Dr Dziewa!

HEAVY POLLEN ALERT!
We have measured the highest TREE POLLEN levels in years!
And GRASS POLLEN is just beginning...
Avoid outdoor activities, especially in the morning. Keep windows closed.
And take your medications!
Same day appointments, either live or virtual, are always available.

The office will be closed on Monday, February 1st. Enjoy the snow!

The best Holiday present..my Covid vaccine! Felt just like a flu shot. I hope everyone is able to get one soon.

Beginning Monday, May 11th, we will be returning to our regular office hours. Please come with a face mask, and be prepared to have your temperature checked at the front door. There’s plenty of space to practice social distancing in our waiting room, or if you prefer to wait in your car, we can call you when you are ready to be seen.
Be safe...and stay well...

!!!EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Dr. Schenkel and the team at Valley Allergy Care are excited to announce the grand opening of our second location:

2223 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

We now have TWO locations to serve your healthcare needs! All hours remain the same across both locations.

A little backstory on this exciting news…

After nearly 4 decades in business, Dr. Amar Sharma of Allergy Associates has decided to retire. His practice, formerly located at 940 N New St, Bethlehem, PA, has since joined forces with Valley Allergy Care to provide patients two locations! The new practice opened TODAY 8/19/19 at 2223 Linden St.

You can call us at (610) 954-9260 with any questions you may have

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Hello June!
Just a reminder our new office and shot hours are now in effect! We will no longer be open Fridays, come see us Thursday mornings now instead 😀

Click the link below for the full list of updates:

https://www.valleyallergycare.com/contact

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Here's today's pollen outlook for 6/5/19: POOR

Trees: 69 Range: MODERATE
Grasses: 14 Range: MODERATE
Weeds: 0 Range: ---
Molds: 1571 Range: MODERATE
Ragweed: 0 Range: ---

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Here's today's pollen outlook for 5/15/19: POOR

Trees: 278 Range: HIGH
Grasses: 25 Range:MODERATE
Weeds: 0 Range: ---
Molds: 924 Range: MODERATE
Ragweed: 0 Range: ---

Make sure to also check the daily newspaper and our website for daily pollen counts! www.valleyallergycare.com

valleyallergycare.com Get Relief from Your Allergy & Asthma Symptoms! We Provide Asthma and Allergy Treatment Services for the Greater Lehigh Valley. Our Highly Acclaimed Allergist and Staff Provide Testing, Treatment & Shots to Manage Your Allergic Reactions to a Wide Array of Allergies Including Seasonal & Food Allergi...

ALLERGIES | Season 2019 | PBS39 News Reports

In case you missed it on 39 News, check out Dr. Schenkel's interview with PBS on this year's allergy season!

https://www.pbs.org/video/allergies-4pksjh/

pbs.org ALLERGIES: 'Tis the season. What you can do to get some relief. STACI

Tune in to channel 39 News tonight @ 6:30 & 11:00PM to catch Dr. Schenkel's interview on this year's allergy season!

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Here's today's pollen outlook for 5/1/19: POOR

Trees: 636 Range: HIGH
Grasses: 35 Range:HIGH
Weeds: 0 Range: ---
Molds: 524 Range: LOW
Ragweed: 0 Range: ---

Make sure to also check the daily newspaper and our website for daily pollen counts! www.valleyallergycare.com

valleyallergycare.com Get Relief from Your Allergy & Asthma Symptoms! We Provide Asthma and Allergy Treatment Services for the Greater Lehigh Valley. Our Highly Acclaimed Allergist and Staff Provide Testing, Treatment & Shots to Manage Your Allergic Reactions to a Wide Array of Allergies Including Seasonal & Food Allergi...

Here's today's pollen outlook for 4/30/19: POOR

Trees: 721 Range: HIGH
Grasses: 22 Range: MODERATE
Weeds: 0 Range: ---
Molds: 418 Range: LOW
Ragweed: 0 Range: ---

Make sure to also check the daily newspaper and our website for daily pollen counts! www.valleyallergycare.com

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Here's today's pollen outlook for 4/24/19: POOR

Trees: 2,136 Range: VERY HIGH
Grasses: 30 Range:HIGH
Weeds: 0 Range: ---
Molds: 695 Range: LOW
Ragweed: 0 Range: ---

Make sure to also check the daily newspaper and our website for daily pollen counts! www.valleyallergycare.com

valleyallergycare.com Get Relief from Your Allergy & Asthma Symptoms! We Provide Asthma and Allergy Treatment Services for the Greater Lehigh Valley. Our Highly Acclaimed Allergist and Staff Provide Testing, Treatment & Shots to Manage Your Allergic Reactions to a Wide Array of Allergies Including Seasonal & Food Allergi...

The Big Number: Achoo! Hay fever afflicts 25.5 million people a year.

Tree season is peaking...and here comes grass pollen!

washingtonpost.com Triggered by pollen from trees, grasses and weeds, the seasonal affliction usually causes people to suffer most on hot, dry, windy days.

Check out Dr Schenkel's interview about Spring Allergy season in the Morning Call (4/14...."Bring the tissues:pollen counts are high in the Lehigh Valley! " .com)