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Heritage Valley Health System Enters New Era as part of Allegheny Health Network
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Allegheny Health Network and Heritage Valley Health System today announced the finalization of an affiliation agreement between the organizations, bringing two Heritage Valley hospitals, dozens of clinical locations, and hundreds of physicians into the expansive western Pennsylvania-based network.
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Simple blood test could reveal hidden heart attack and stroke risk
Jul 09, 2026
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Lullaby Project Pittsburgh brings a human touch to difficult birth experiences
Jul 08, 2026
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Allegheny Health Network, Heritage Valley Health System finalize affiliation agreement
Jul 08, 2026
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Allegheny Health Network Recognized as a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction by the North American Skull Base Society
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has been designated a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction by the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), recognizing the health system’s collaborative, patient-centered approach to treating complex skull base conditions.
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AHN Cancer Institute at Saint Vincent Celebrates Cancer Survivorship with Third Annual Special Event at Tom Ridge Center
Saturday, July 11, 2026
The AHN Cancer Institute (AHNCI) at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital hosted a Patient Celebration Day event today at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle.
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Allegheny Health Network Names Allan Klapper, MD, President of AHN Grove City Hospital
Thursday, July 09, 2026
Dr. Klapper will maintain his responsibility as president of AHN Wexford Hospital. At Grove City Hospital, he succeeds Christopher C. Clark, DO, MHA, who will continue to serve as president of AHN Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa., and AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, Ny.
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Allegheny Health Network Performs Region’s First Robotic Kidney Transplant for a Recipient
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Marking a significant advancement in transplant care in western Pennsylvania, a surgical team at AHN Allegheny General Hospital recently completed the region’s first robotic-assisted kidney transplant for a recipient.
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JAMA Surgery: New AHN Study Shows Surgery May Improve Blood Sugar Control, Reduce Complications for Patients with Diabetic Gastroparesis
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Research highlights additional long-term benefits of gastroparesis surgery for those with delayed stomach emptying
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Allegheny Health Network Welcomes New Class of Medical Students, Residents and Fellows
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AHN Medical Education will welcome this summer more than 200 new residents and fellows to its graduate medical education training program, along with nearly 50 medical students to its undergraduate medical education training program.
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