The Lehigh Valley Health Network will partner with the Phantoms hockey team and operate a sports medicine and fitness center out of the Allentown arena complex under construction in Center City.

The health network will be the anchor tenant of a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot office complex that was added to plans for the hockey arena earlier this month.

From there, they will serve as the official health care provider for the Philadelphia Flyers' minor league hockey affiliate, in addition to operating the fitness center, officials announced today.

He added later, "We believe enhancing the health and wellness of this area is our contribution to this revitalization."

A developer has yet to be announced for the seven-floor, 180-room hotel also added to the hockey arena plan. Mayor Ed Pawlowski said future developer announcements will be made in upcoming months.

Lehigh Valley Health Network will occupy five of the office building's seven floors. Swinfard said the lease is still being finalized, but will likely span five or 10 years.

As the official health care provider for the Phantoms, LVHN doctors will work with Flyers physicians to provide both rehabilitation and preventative health to Phantoms players, said Rob Brooks, co-owner of the Phantoms.

The fitness center will be open to the public and offer outpatient rehabilitation and screening to diagnose and treat concussions and brain injuries, Swinfard said.

It will also include a sports performance program for all ages, as well as a medical fitness center for the community and for Phantoms team members, he said.

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