Heritage Valley’s LungCare Program ---

Low Dose CT Lung Screenings Save Lives!

A Low Dose Computed Tomography (CT) Lung Scan is a painless and noninvasive procedure that can detect very small nodules in the lung, and is especially effective for diagnosing lung cancer when it is in its earliest, most treatable stage. If any of the following apply, you should consider having a Low Dose Computed Tomography (CT) Lung Screening:

• You are 50 years of age, currently smoke or have quit smoking within the last 15 years
• You have a family history of lung cancer
• You have risk factors, such as prolonged exposure to asbestos or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• You have a tobacco smoking history of at least 20 pack-years (To calculate pack-years, multiply the number of packs of cigarettes smoked a day by the number of years that you smoked.)

After your scan, the Radiologist will review your films and provide a report, including follow-up recommendations, to your referring Physician. Your results will be available to you on Health Link, Heritage Valley’s secure patient portal, and a copy of the report will be mailed to you.

If an abnormality is detected, our Physicians will quickly provide you with various treatment options. Our LungCare Pulmonologists set aside time each week for patients with abnormal diagnoses, and work collaboratively with the patient’s Primary Care Physician. They also meet weekly with Oncologists to discuss every potential cancer diagnosis.

We know that time saves lives, so we provide a quick and seamless transition from screening to diagnosis to treatment. Follow-up testing and care is conveniently provided within Heritage Valley Health System, enabling us to make certain that our patients receive the personalized care they need in a timely manner.

Early Detection Saves Lives! Please see your physician for an order for a Low Dose CT Lung Screening, and call 1-866-901-IMAG (4624) to schedule your appointment.

If you have questions regarding Heritage Valley’s LungCare program, please contact Susan Weido, LungCare Navigator, at 724-773-2071.

Health Care Scholarships...

Applications Due July 15th

There is still time for students in the Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley service areas who are pursuing an education in a healthcare field to apply for scholarships of varying amounts funded and awarded by the Medical Staff of each hospital.

The deadline for submission of the application and required attachments is July 15, 2022. For more information, and to complete the on-line application, please CLICK HERE. Good luck to all those who apply!

We are pleased to welcome and celebrate these Star Spangled Babies, born at Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley leading up to the 4th of July holiday! Heritage Valley Health System offers family-centered maternal/child health services at Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley. We offer complete support services throughout the maternity process to help mothers have a healthy pregnancy and to give babies a healthy start in life. We care for each baby and family member with individual concern and strive to ensure that each pregnancy and birth experience meets the family’s expectations. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Heritage Valley Pediatrics will soon be offering evening hours for sick visits at its Edgeworth Commons location in Sewickley! In addition, a self-scheduling appointment tool will soon be available. Stay tuned for further details on both of these exciting new options!

The Board-Certified Pediatricians and staff at Heritage Valley Pediatrics provide the highest quality care to the children who are seen at any of our five practice locations in Allegheny County, Beaver County and Calcutta, Ohio. We also see newborns at Heritage Valley Beaver.

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call us at:

• Edgeworth Commons/Sewickley (412-741-2622)
• Beaver (724-774-4070)
• Aliquippa/Hopewell (724-375-6161)
• Chippewa (724-773-6842)
• Calcutta, OH (330-385-1412)

Breath’n Easy is a program made available by Heritage Valley Health System and your child’s physician to help you and your child better understand and manage pediatric asthma. The program is designed for those under the age of 18 who have experienced asthma symptoms and deals with topics such as:

• Signs & Symptoms of Asthma
• What Can Cause an Asthma Attack
• How to Trigger-Proof Your Home
• How to Take Medications Correctly

Throughout the year, you and your child will receive the Breath’n Easy newsletter containing information and tips on asthma. Depending on your child’s needs, experienced pediatric nurses may call you or come to your home. These nurses work closely with you, your child and your child’s physician.

The Breath’n Easy program is offered free of charge by the Heritage Valley Community Health Services Department. Either you or your child’s physician can refer your child into the program. For more information, visit heritagevalley.org and click on “Pediatric Asthma” under Services, or call 866-328-8389, option 3.