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August 1, 2025

Heritage Valley Health System's E-Connections newsletter is published bi-weekly.

Our next issue will be Friday, August 15.

Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Welcomes Two New Physicians

Heritage Valley Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine welcomes Aaron Lampkin, DO and Michelle Marks, MD, to its practice. Both physicians will be seeing patients at the Beaver office, located at 1000 Dutch Ridge Road. 

 

Dr. Lampkin received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. Additionally, he has had robotic bronchoscopy training through Intuitive Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lampkin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Lampkin is a member of the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians.

 

Dr. Marks received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She has developed and delivered educational material on asthma, COPD and pulmonary physical exams. Dr. Marks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, and is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society.

 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lampkin or Dr. Marks, please call 724-773-6403.

Heritage Valley is Making it More Convenient Than Ever to be Treated!

It is more convenient than ever to be treated at Heritage Valley ConvenientCare locations! You can now “get in line” to see a ConvenientCare practitioner before you leave home! In addition to seeing how many people are ahead of you, we’ve added estimated wait time information. 

 

To access this feature, download the Heritage Valley app (iHVHS/iPhones or aHVHS/Androids) and click on the “Activity” button. Next, click “Heritage Valley ConvenientCare” and then click on the green “Get in Line” box underneath your location. From there, simply follow the instructions!

 

You will receive a text confirming your request to be placed in line, along with your estimated wait time. To cancel a request, click “Activity;” “ConvenientCare;” and the red “Cancel Request” button.

 

Click here for a listing of all ConvenientCare locations.  

Heritage Valley Sewickley and Heritage Valley Beaver Recognized as Blue Distinction Centers+

We are pleased to announce that Heritage Valley Sewickley and Heritage Valley Beaver have both been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). In addition, Heritage Valley Sewickley has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery. These awards, part of the Blue Distinction® Specialty Care program, recognize healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in patient safety, deliver better health outcomes, and are more cost-effective. Quality assessments are based on objective measures developed from the BCBSA’s partnership with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.


Patients treated at Blue Distinction Centers+ benefit from the expertise and advanced practices that lead to improved recovery times and reduced complications. Heritage Valley Health System is proud to be recognized, and remains focused on improving the health and well-being of all patients within our communities.

New ConvenientCare Location

in Kennedy Township

Heritage Valley has opened its eighth ConvenientCare location! The Kennedy Township site is located within the Medical Office Building that is connected to the former Heritage Valley Kennedy hospital, and currently offers:



  • ConvenientCare Walk-in Clinic: Monday - Saturday from 8 am until 7:30 pm and Sunday from 8 am until 3:30 pm (412-749-7960)
  • Lab Draw ServicesMonday - Friday from 7 am until 3 pm; closed from 12-12:30 pm daily (412-749-7969)
  • Physician Offices

Breastfeeding Support

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during the first week of August, so this is a good time to talk about Heritage Valley’s free Breastfeeding Classes for Moms-to-be. The classes, held six times a year, are led by a board-certified lactation consultant and provide participants with the opportunity to learn about breastfeeding and to ask questions. Heritage Valley also offers a breastfeeding support group, the Breastfeeding Moms Network, which meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Maternal Child Health Classroom at Heritage Valley Beaver. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5 at 6 pm. 

 

Heritage Valley has Registered Nurses with special training to support breastfeeding families. We also offer one-on-one consultations with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Liz Leon. Liz is available by appointment weekday mornings at Heritage Valley Beaver’s Maternal Child Health Unit and weekday afternoons at Heritage Valley Pediatrics’ Chippewa office. To schedule an appointment with Liz, please call 724-773-6842.

 

To register online for the Breastfeeding for Moms-to-be Class or the Breastfeeding Moms Network, and to learn about Heritage Valley Maternity/Child Health services, please click here.

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