AHN Women’s Behavioral Health Celebrates 10 Years of Impact and Compassion

For the past decade, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Women’s Behavioral Health has provided vital support to mothers and families, delivering compassionate care during pregnancy and after childbirth with specialized services for perinatal mental health and postpartum depression.

One powerful example of this work is the Alexis Joy D’Achille Center for Perinatal Mental Health at AHN West Penn Hospital. Created in partnership with the Alexis Joy D’Achille Foundation, the Center offers a unique mother-baby intensive outpatient program designed to strengthen the bond between mother and baby while building maternal confidence and fostering healing.

The Foundation’s mission honors Alexis’ memory and ensures that no other family feels alone in their struggle. Through philanthropy and advocacy, they are changing the future of perinatal mental health and expanding access to lifesaving care. Learn more about their ongoing impact in this video.

AHN Receives Generous Grant from Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation

AHN’s Center for Inclusion Health, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has again received support from the Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation. The grant will advance vital programs that improve health equity across western Pennsylvania, including the Perinatal Hope Program, Humane Health Coalition, Healthy Food Centers, Chronic Care Specialty Team and Intimate Partner Violence Program. AHN is deeply grateful for this ongoing partnership and the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening families and supporting vulnerable communities.

All-Female Surgical Team Performs Cardiac Surgery in Honor of International Women's Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day, AHN Allegheny General Hospital welcomed students from Avonworth High School to witness an all-female surgical team perform open-heart surgery as part of its Open Heart Surgery Observation Program. Led by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Candice Lee, the team exemplifies growing female representation in surgical specialties and aims to inspire the next generation — especially young women — to pursue careers in medicine.

A History of AHN Saint Vincent Hospital: 1930s

Major expansion of the facilities and services developed throughout the 1930s at Saint Vincent’s original Sassafras Street campus. These plans included the addition of three new buildings — the diagnostic building, the 65-bed maternity building, the powerhouse and the laundry unit. In 1939, the world-famous Hess Urological Clinic was established.

AHN Celebrates Your Generosity at Donor Appreciation Reception

The AHN Office of Development hosted its annual Donor Appreciation Reception on February 19 at the Carnegie Science Center. The evening provided an opportunity to connect, share inspiring stories of success and reflect on the significant progress we've made together thanks to the generosity of our donors. We extend our thanks to Dr. Brian Johnson and Dr. Bethany Casagranda for their leadership and participation, as well as our heartfelt gratitude to Pam Surano and Mary Maloney for sharing how the new philanthropically funded robotic exoskeleton has made a life-changing difference.

Leave a Lasting Legacy and Support AHN's Vital Work with a Tax-Advantaged Gift of Retirement Assets

By designating AHN as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan, you'll minimize your estate taxes while maximizing your charitable impact. AHN will receive the full value of your gift, enabling us to continue our critical mission. Learn how you can make a difference today. Please email giftplanning@ahn.org.