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Recent News About Allegheny Health Network
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AHN receives $1.8 million grant from Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has announced that its Center for Inclusion Health, part of the AHN Medicine Institute, has received a $1.8 million grant from the Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation.
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Allegheny Health Network reveals top baby names of 2024
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has announced the most popular baby names from its maternity care units for 2024.
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Allegheny Health Network urges vaccinations amid severe flu season
Pediatricians at the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) in Pittsburgh are urging families to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date amid a severe influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season.
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Highmark names new Allegheny Health Network president
Highmark Health has announced the appointment of Mark Sevco as president of Allegheny Health Network (AHN).
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AHN launches peer support program for comprehensive non-clinical assistance for cancer patients
The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute (AHNCI) has launched a new initiative called the Community Cancer Patient Ambassador Program.
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AHN offers free March screening event amid rising young adult colorectal cases
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute will conduct its monthly Saturday cancer screening clinic on March 8, 2025, at the AHN Forbes Cancer Institute in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
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Pilot program introduces paper-based pill bottles at Allegheny Health Network
Parcel Health and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) have announced a new pilot program that aims to introduce Tully Tube, the first paper-based prescription pill bottle, in select AHN hospitals.
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West Penn Hospital introduces advanced CO2 laser for improved burn scar treatment
The Burn Center at Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh has announced the integration of the Lumenis UltraPulse CO2 ablative laser into its treatment offerings for burn patients.
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Mark A. Rubino elected chair-elect of Pennsylvania health association
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) has announced the election of Dr. Mark A. Rubino as chair-elect of its Board of Directors. Dr. Rubino, who serves as President of AHN Forbes and Allegheny Valley Hospitals, will hold...
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Pittsburgh hospital earns gold-level accolade for excellence in cardio-oncology
Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh has been awarded the prestigious Gold-Level Center of Excellence designation by the International Cardio-Oncology Society (ICOS).
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AHN Saint Vincent celebrates its rich history with year-long anniversary events
AHN Saint Vincent is set to commemorate its 150th anniversary in 2025 with a series of events throughout the year.
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AHN hospitals earn top honors from Press Ganey for patient experience
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has announced that AHN Wexford Hospital has been awarded the 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey in the patient experience category.
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AHN Grove City receives USDA grant for telemedicine programs
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Grove City Hospital has been awarded a grant of nearly $500,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), supplemented by matching funds from AHN.
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Kirsten Newhams appointed director at Allegheny Health Network's Esophageal Institute
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has announced the appointment of Dr. Kirsten Newhams as the new director of its Esophageal Institute. Dr. Newhams takes over from Dr. Blair Jobe, who retired earlier this year. Dr. Newhams is a board-certified...
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Allegheny Health Network launches sports nutrition program for young athletes
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has introduced a new Primary Care Sports Nutrition Program to support student-athletes' performance and health.
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Allegheny Health Network partners with Slippery Rock University on student health
Beginning this month, the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Primary Care Institute will oversee the Student Health Center at Slippery Rock University (SRU).
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Forbes Hospital adopts new robotic technology for early lung cancer detection
Allegheny Health Network's Forbes Hospital in Pittsburgh has enhanced its lung cancer diagnostic capabilities with the introduction of the Ion Endoluminal System.
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Cybersecurity breach affects Allegheny Health Network’s home medical service patients
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving an IT vendor, IntraSystems, LLC.
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AHN offers Saturday colonoscopy appointments during colorectal cancer awareness month
The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is offering Saturday colonoscopy appointments during March, recognized as national colorectal cancer awareness month.
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AHN Cancer Institute hosts February screening event at Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute will hold its monthly Saturday cancer screening clinic on February 8 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.