Sacred Heart HealthCare System is a 97-year old community hospital dedicated to providing health care and wellness to all people regardless of age, gender and race throughout the greater Allentown community. Sacred Heart delivers a comprehensive, culturally-appropriate level of care to all patients with compassion and respect. Sacred Heart offers all the services of an acute care medical/surgical facility, with specialties in Bariatrics, Transitional Care, Behavioral Health, and Emergency Services. Primary care is also offered for adults and children, including dental through the primary care network. Sacred Heart provides educational, community-based programs including screenings, monitoring of chronic illness, tobacco cessation and programs for children. An economic force in Allentown, Sacred Heart employees over 1,200 individuals. The healthcare system continues its commitment to and leadership in the community through collaboration with recognizes regional and national experts.