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AHN Appoints Ewurama Sackey, MD, as Medical Director of Maternal-Infant Mental Health

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ewurama Sackey, MD, a psychiatrist with clinical expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry and parent-child mental health, has joined Allegheny Health Network (AHN) as medical director for the Maternal-Infant Mental Health program within the Women's Behavioral Health (WBH) program.

Key Points: 
  • Ewurama Sackey, MD, a psychiatrist with clinical expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry and parent-child mental health, has joined Allegheny Health Network (AHN) as medical director for the Maternal-Infant Mental Health program within the Women's Behavioral Health (WBH) program.
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ewurama Sackey, MD, a psychiatrist with clinical expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry and parent-child mental health, has joined Allegheny Health Network (AHN) as medical director for the Maternal-Infant Mental Health program within the Women's Behavioral Health (WBH) program.
  • "Joining a health care organization that is nationally recognized for its parent-infant mental health program is incredibly invigorating," said Dr. Sackey.
  • The Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Perinatal Mental Health at West Penn Hospital serves as the flagship location for the Women's Behavioral Health program.

Allegheny Health Network, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital recognized for best-in-market overall hospital care by CareChex

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has been rated the No. 1 health network in southwestern Pennsylvania for Overall Hospital Care and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital has been rated No. 1 in Erie for Overall Hospital Care by CareChex, a comprehensive clinical scoring system that provides an objective quality and safety review of all health systems in America.

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  • 1 in Bariatric Surgery, among other top clinical rankings
    PITTSBURGH, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has been rated the No.
  • 1 health network in southwestern Pennsylvania for Overall Hospital Care and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital has been rated No.
  • 1 in Erie for Overall Hospital Care by CareChex, a comprehensive clinical scoring system that provides an objective quality and safety review of all health systems in America.
  • 1 hospital in Erie for Overall Hospital Care, and Major Cardiac Surgery (Medical Excellence).

AHN West Penn Hospital Recognized as one of the Nation's Top 50 Hospitals for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News and World Report for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) West Penn Hospital, AHN's flagship hospital for women's health care, has been named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), according to the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings, released to the public today.

Key Points: 
  • AHN West Penn was ranked 30th in the nation for OB/GYN, making it the highest positioned hospital in western Pennsylvania for those specialties, and the only ranked hospital within the Greater Pittsburgh region.
  • Today's announcement marks the second consecutive year that AHN West Penn has placed within the top 50 hospitals for women's care by U.S. News.
  • U.S. News considers factors such as 30-day survival for complex conditions, the number of patients served, and advanced technologies and services available.
  • AHN hospitals were recognized as high performers in numerous other procedures and conditions, as follows.

AHN Schools of Nursing Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2025

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Schools of Nursing are seeking applicants to join the next generation of standout nurses.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Schools of Nursing are seeking applicants to join the next generation of standout nurses.
  • Applications are being accepted through June 15 for AHN's two nursing schools: West Penn Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood, and Citizens School of Nursing in Tarentum.
  • "AHN's Schools of Nursing set students up for success from the very beginning," said Amy Stoker, PhD, RN, director of the West Penn School of Nursing.
  • "One of the many benefits of attending AHN's nursing schools is the opportunity to be hired within the network post-graduation, with a highly competitive salary when hired," said Ruth Tarantine, DNP, director of AHN Schools of Nursing and the Citizens School of Nursing.

Kerecis Announces New Fish-Skin Burn Products

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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Kerecis, the company pioneering the use of fish skin and fatty acids for tissue regeneration and protection, today announced the release of two new products for the burn market, GraftGuide Mano™ and GraftGuide Micro™.

Key Points: 
  • Kerecis, the company pioneering the use of fish skin and fatty acids for tissue regeneration and protection, today announced the release of two new products for the burn market, GraftGuide Mano™ and GraftGuide Micro™.
  • Unlike similar burn products, once GraftGuide Mano has been applied, patients can begin physical therapy.
  • The GraftGuide products are regulated as medical devices and consist of a full-thickness fish dermis that has been processed using Kerecis’ proprietary EnviroIntact™ method.
  • Kerecis will be hosting an educational session on fish skin in the treatment of complex burn wounds on January 22, 2023, at the Boswick Burn and Wound Care Symposium in Maui, HI.

Allegheny Health Network Facilities Recognized as Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence by American College of Radiology

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five additional imaging centers across Allegheny Health Network (AHN) have been recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence (DICOE), including those at AHN Wexford Hospital, AHN Forbes Hospital, AHN Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion, AHN Imaging – Sewickley and AHN Cancer Institute – Saint Vincent in Erie. This latest recognition brings the total number of AHN facilities having received the DICOE designation to 20.

Key Points: 
  • Bringing the total number of AHN facilities recognized as 'Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence' to 20, five additional imaging centers across the health system have received the designation from the American College of Radiology.
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five additional imaging centers across Allegheny Health Network (AHN) have been recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence (DICOE), including those at AHN Wexford Hospital, AHN Forbes Hospital, AHN Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion, AHN Imaging – Sewickley and AHN Cancer Institute – Saint Vincent in Erie.
  • It recognizes excellence across a facility's entire diagnostic imaging program, including its professional and ancillary staff, technologies, policies and procedures.
  • Other AHN imaging centers with the designation include AVH Radiological Imaging, Forbes Outpatient Imaging Center, Saint Vincent Hospital – East Side Imaging Center, Saint Vincent Imaging Center at the Westside Health + Wellness Pavilion, and the Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion.

AHN West Penn Hospital Recognized as one of the Nation's Top 50 Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News and World Report

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Multiple other AHN Hospitals Achieve High Performing Status Across Numerous Specialties

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  • AHN West Penn Hospital, Allegheny Health Network's flagship hospital for women's health care, has been named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology, according to the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings, released to the public today.
  • AHN West Penn Hospital , Allegheny Health Network 's flagship hospital for women's health care, has been named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology , according to the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings, released to the public today.
  • West Penn was ranked 31st in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology, making it the highest positioned hospital in the greater western Pennsylvania region for those specialties.
  • "Congratulations to all the professionals at West Penn who helped make this exciting recognition from U.S. News possible," said Brian Johnson, MD, President, West Penn Hospital.

Allegheny Health Network Raises Awareness for Organ Donation during National Donate Life Month

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- April is National Donate Life Month, a special time of year when people come together to raise awareness for organ, tissue and cornea donations. This year, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is hosting 'Donate Life Month' celebrations across 10 of its hospitals including Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, Canonsburg, Forbes, Grove City, Jefferson, Saint Vincent, West Penn, Wexford and Hempfield. In part, the events intend to inform staff, patients and visitors about the critical importance of organ donation and how to become a registered organ donor.

Key Points: 
  • In observance of National Donate Life Month, Allegheny Health Network will host events at several of its hospitals throughout the month of April to help drive awareness about the importance of organ donation.
  • PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- April is National Donate Life Month, a special time of year when people come together to raise awareness for organ, tissue and cornea donations.
  • This year, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is hosting 'Donate Life Month' celebrations across 10 of its hospitals including Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, Canonsburg, Forbes, Grove City, Jefferson, Saint Vincent, West Penn, Wexford and Hempfield.
  • "Allegheny Health Network is committed to raising awareness of organ donation and registration to bring more lifesaving transplants to the individuals who need it most.

AHN Plastic Surgeons Become First in the Region to Perform Innovative Robot-Assisted Breast Reconstruction Technique Using Patient's Own Tissue

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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The removal of the breast tissue often leaves many to consider subsequent surgeries such as breast reconstruction.

Key Points: 
  • The removal of the breast tissue often leaves many to consider subsequent surgeries such as breast reconstruction.
  • Nearly one year later, she's cancer free and the first AHN patient to undergo a unilateral robot-assisted breast reconstruction at WPH.
  • "We're incredibly excited to offer our patients this state-of-the-art microsurgical technique for breast reconstruction after cancer," said Dr. Moreira.
  • For more information on the AHN Cancer Institute or to learn more about the AHN Plastic Surgery division, visit http://www.ahn.org .

Allegheny Health Network Orthopaedic Institute Celebrates 1,500 Mako™ Robotic Arm-Assisted Knee and Hip Surgeries at Allegheny General Hospital

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Orthopaedic Institute recently celebrated 1,500 Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted hip and knee replacement surgeries at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH).

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Orthopaedic Institute recently celebrated 1,500 Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted hip and knee replacement surgeries at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH).
  • "Performing over 1,500 surgeries with the assistance of Mako is a true milestone for not only the Orthopaedic Institute, but the entire western Pennsylvania region," shared Dr. Patrick DeMeo, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and Chair of the AHN Orthopaedic Institute.
  • In addition to AGH, knee and hip procedures utilizing Mako Technology are performed at Forbes Hospital, Saint Vincent Hospital, and West Penn Hospital.
  • About the Allegheny Health Network:
    Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region.