AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital

06/10/2026

Bob DiCola is a talented polka drummer whose hands are his livelihood. When he noticed strange tingling, he didn't ignore it. That decision led him to a diagnosis of amyloidosis, a buildup of proteins that can cause progressive heart damage.

Under the guidance of Allegheny Health Network cardiac amyloidosis specialists like Dr. Daniel Davies, Bob is managing his condition and continues to play on! Read how Bob's early actions and AHN's multidisciplinary program made a difference.

Bob DiCola noticed something was off with his hands. As a drummer, who has spent years keeping time with bands including the Pittsburgh PolkaMeisters and...

06/01/2026

Every beat counts in a cardiac emergency, and bystander CPR can significantly improve outcomes! Check out this playlist for some songs with the perfect beat for effective chest compressions (100-120 bpm).

Don't skip a beat when it comes to being prepared. A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, and knowing how to perform Hands-Only CPR until medical help arrives can make all the difference. Which other songs would you add to this list? 🎶

Learn more about Hands-Only CPR: https://bit.ly/49So6Gz

05/22/2026

Join us on June 4 for The Mother of All Baby Showers at PNC Park! Use code “AHN26” for $20 off any ticket tier (which makes the General Admission admit 1 tier free!), while supplies last: https://themotherofallbabyshowers.com/products/moabs-pittsburgh-6-4-2026

05/21/2026

Summer vacations (and sunnier days!) are around the corner. While it can be tempting to hit the tanning beds, opt for self-tanning treatments and wear sunscreen and protective clothing when spending time outdoors. Melanoma can take decades to develop, so protecting your skin now truly makes a difference.👒🧴

Make it a habit to check your moles regularly, and if anything looks new or different, it's a good idea to get it checked out. Learn more about how to protect your skin and the specialized care available at the AHN Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center of Excellence: https://bit.ly/4mPExcd.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to our AHN School of Nursing graduates who are ready to start their careers as nurses! 🎉 The Class of 2026 was AHN's largest combined graduating class, with 113 total graduating nurses from West Penn (63) and Citizens (50) Schools of Nursing. We're thrilled to share that 74 of these talented new nurses have already accepted positions and will continue their careers with AHN. Share your best piece of advice for a new graduate in the comments.👇

05/13/2026

AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital has once again earned the highest rating in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades.

Five consecutive “A” grades highlight the commitment our clinicians and staff at every level bring to safe, high-quality care for our patients.

05/11/2026

Happy Hospital Week to everyone who works at AHN! Whether you have a clinical or non-clinical role, your dedication, compassion, and hard work make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. 💚

05/07/2026

This Nurses Week, we're celebrating all of our incredible nurses across AHN! We're immensely grateful for your dedication, compassion and hard work. Thank you for providing thoughtful, expert care to our patients, each and every day. 💚

Do you have a favorite AHN nurse? Thank them in the comments!

05/01/2026

AHN recently supported the Damar Hamlin Chasing M's Foundation Youth Combine event, where several AHN Sports Medicine and Performance trainers helped to empower young athletes through tests of speed and agility during the draft weekend in Pittsburgh. More than just drills, the event also emphasized the life-saving importance of CPR/AED awareness, a shared mission of AHN and Chasing M's. 🏈💚

04/30/2026

Allegheny Health Network has spent this acknowledging the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation and celebrating donors, recipients and their families throughout our communities. 💙💚

Another person is added to the national organ transplant waiting list every 8 minutes. Consider leaving a legacy of hope and life by registering to become an organ donor: https://registerme.org/campaign/ahn.