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4 South ICU at Saint Vincent Hospital honored with silver Beacon Award for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has recognized the 4 South Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence.

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 31, 2025

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Allegheny Health Network marks National Donate Life Month with awareness events

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is using National Donate Life Month in April to raise awareness of organ, tissue, and cornea donations.

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 27, 2025

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AHN Saint Vincent honors two doctors for National Doctors' Day 2025

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 27, 2025

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania, part of the Allegheny Health Network, is marking National Doctors' Day with a breakfast and luncheon event.

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AHN receives $325K grant for mobile mental health project

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 26, 2025

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Center for Inclusion Health has secured a $325,000 grant from the Eden Hall Foundation to enhance its community-based behavioral health services in Pittsburgh.

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Allegheny Health Network relocates workforce to Nova Place in Pittsburgh

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 20, 2025

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has announced a significant relocation of its remote clinical workforce to Nova Place in Pittsburgh's North Side.

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AHN Schools of Nursing open applications for registered nurse programs

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 20, 2025

Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Schools of Nursing are now open for applications from prospective full-time and part-time nursing students.

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AHN neurosurgeon reaches milestone in treating chronic pain with innovative procedure

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 18, 2025

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) neurosurgeon Dr. Nestor D. Tomycz has reached a significant milestone by performing his 1,000th paddle lead spinal cord stimulation (SCS) procedure.

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AHN expands EMS services to Donegal Township

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 18, 2025

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Prehospital Care has announced that AHN Canonsburg Ambulance is now the designated emergency medical services provider for Donegal Township.

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AHN Saint Vincent schedules comprehensive cancer screening clinic for April

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 13, 2025

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute is set to hold its monthly cancer screening clinic on April 5, 2025, at the AHN Saint Vincent Cancer Institute in Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Health network partners with district attorney's office for free clinics at local apartments

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 13, 2025

The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) have teamed up with West Mifflin Borough and Rankin Borough to offer no-cost medical exams and health services to residents of Mon View Heights Apartments and...

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All-female surgical team inspires students on International Women's Day

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 10, 2025

Pittsburgh's Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) marked International Women’s Day by hosting students from Avonworth High School to witness an all-female surgical team performing cardiac surgery.

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AHN introduces AI-powered Aquablation therapy for enlarged prostate treatment

By Pittsburgh Review | Mar 5, 2025

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has become the first healthcare system in Western Pennsylvania to introduce Aquablation therapy using the HYDROS Robotic System.

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Allegheny Health Network expands digital nursing program with smart hospital room technology

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 26, 2025

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is set to implement a new virtual care platform, known as the "Smart Care Facility Platform," across its hospitals by 2026.

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Allegheny General Hospital uses AI for thrombosis detection trial

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 21, 2025

Vascular surgeons at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh are participating in a clinical trial that explores the use of artificial intelligence to detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in cardiac patients.

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AHN receives $1.8 million grant from Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 20, 2025

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

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 19, 2025

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

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 18, 2025

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

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 14, 2025

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

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 13, 2025

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

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 12, 2025

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.