"Every Heart Matters"

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cardiovascular Institute and Highmark Health's Equitable Health Institute launched the “Every Heart Matters” program to address cardiovascular health disparities across the City of Pittsburgh. To date, the program has already provided free echocardiograms to 190 residents and hosted a free echocardiogram screening day in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood. Thank you to Highmark Foundation and The Pittsburgh Foundation for your generous support of this initiative.

First Steps and Beyond and AHN Host Inaugural Wellness and Self Care Day 

AHN, Highmark Health, and Glimmer of Hope teamed up last month for a special day of massages, facials, manicures, and health screenings for more than 20 new mothers and birthing people. The event marked the launch of the Highmark Health Equitable Health Institute's ongoing Wellness and Self-Care Series for expecting mothers, birthing people, and those in their fourth trimester to enjoy a day of relaxation and complimentary health screenings, including mammograms, echocardiograms, blood pressure screenings, breast exams, and skin checks.

AHN Becomes First Health Network in Western Pennsylvania with New Data Tool to Identify Rare Symptoms and Diseases

AHN's new Epic “Look-Alikes” tool scans a vast dataset of patient records to help identify rare diseases based on unusual symptoms. This innovative technology allows physicians to connect with doctors nationwide who have treated similar cases for quicker diagnoses and more accurate treatment plans. The tool will be especially beneficial for patients with autoimmune diseases, streamlining collaboration and research efforts while maintaining patient privacy​.

A History of AHN Saint Vincent Hospital: 1875

Saint Vincent Hospital opened on Sept. 5, 1875. At a cost of $7,000, it was a three-story, 12-bed hospital staffed by one surgeon and seven Sisters, who handled “everything from nursing to laundry.” According to hospital historians, “The Sisters' ministry to the sick began with an unfortunate accident in front of the St. Joseph orphanage in 1874. After caring for an injured man, other cases were soon brought to the Sisters, until demand became so great that Mother Agnes Spencer obtained permission from Bishop Mullen to build the hospital.

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A Night of Music and Meaning

On September 11, 2024, the community came together to support AHN's ovarian cancer research with a night of music featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead. We give a heartfelt thank you to hosts Julie and Michael "Mac" McMullen for their generosity and commitment to ovarian cancer research. Their philanthropy continues to inspire and drive progress in research at AHN.

The AHN Office of Development Has Moved Locations!

We're excited to share that we have moved our offices to Penn Avenue Place downtown, where we are better connected to Highmark Health headquarters. We will list our new mailing address on all future communications, but please bookmark it as well:

AHN Office of Development
PO Box 535604
Pittsburgh, PA 15253-5604