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August 5, 2022

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

Our next issue will be Friday, August 19, 2022.

Looking for a Fulfilling Career?

Let's Talk!

Come learn about career opportunities that exist in both clinical and non-clinical areas across Heritage Valley Health System. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package and the chance to work for a community healthcare team where you can make a difference!

We invite you to join us for appetizers and chat with members of Heritage Valley’s Human Resources team. Let us find the perfect job for you!

North Fayette Township: Wednesday, August 17 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Industry Public House

140 Andrew Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Beaver County: Thursday, August 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm

The Grumpy Beaver Pub

234 Bridge Street

Bridgewater, PA 15009

To view all opportunities available at Heritage Valley Health System, CLICK HERE.

Announcing...

Evening Hours for Heritage Valley Pediatrics!

Heritage Valley Pediatrics is now offering evening hours for acute illness issues in our Edgeworth/Sewickley and Chippewa offices. Monday and Wednesday evening hours are available in Chippewa from 5:00 – 7:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday evening hours are available in our Edgeworth/Sewickley office from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Heritage Valley Pediatrics and its family of pediatricians provide high quality pediatric care at five convenient locations throughout western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Our pediatricians provide comprehensive health care to children, newborn through adolescence. There is no need to travel far to receive excellent medical care for your children! Heritage Valley Pediatrics offers physicians on-call 24 hours, everyday; same-day sick appointments; prenatal and “Meet the Practice” visits and now evening hours!

To make an appointment with Heritage Valley Pediatrics, please call one of our five locations: Aliquippa/Hopewell (724-375-6161); Beaver (724-774-4070); Calcutta, OH (330-385-1412); Chippewa/Beaver Falls (724-773-6842); or Edgeworth Commons (412-741-2622). Coming soon... a self-scheduling tool!

National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, on-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the recommended ages.

For more information on immunization for children, teens and young adults, please CLICK HERE to visit the Heritage Valley Pediatrics webpage. To make an appointment with one of the physicians at Heritage Valley Pediatrics, please call one of our five locations: Aliquippa/Hopewell (724-375-6161); Beaver (724-774-4070); Calcutta, OH (330-385-1412); Chippewa/Beaver Falls (724-773-6842); or Edgeworth/Sewickley (412-741-2622).

Also according to the CDC:

Adults should get a flu vaccine every year before the end of October, if possible.
Adults need a Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) vaccine every 10 years.
Healthy adults 50 years and older should get a shingles vaccine.
Adults 65 years or older need one dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine followed by one dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. Adults younger than 65 years who have certain health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer or HIV should also get one or both of these vaccines.
Adults may need other vaccines based on health conditions, job, lifestyle, or travel habits.

And let’s not forget about COVID-19 vaccines! For information on those, please read our “Covid Corner” section or visit our website. Please discuss all vaccines with your Primary Care Physician. If you are looking for a PCP, we encourage you to call the Heritage Valley Physician Referral Line at 1-844-769-DOCS (3627).

Blood Drive at Heritage Valley Beaver

Breastfeeding Class and Support Group

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during the first week of August, so this seems like a good time to talk about Heritage Valley’s free Breastfeeding Classes via Zoom. Classes are held six times a year, with the next class scheduled for Sunday, September 11, at 3 pm. Led by a board-certified lactation consultant, the class provides participants with the opportunity to learn about breastfeeding and to share personal experiences. Heritage Valley also offers a breastfeeding support group that meets twice a month via Zoom. The Breastfeeding Moms Network meets each month on the first Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm and on the third Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for August 16 at 6 pm.

Heritage Valley has lactation consultants, lactation counselors and Registered Nurses with special training to support breastfeeding families. We also offer one-on-one consultations with Board Certified Lactation Consultant Liz Leon. Liz is available by appointment every afternoon in the Heritage Valley Pediatrics Chippewa office. To schedule an appointment with Liz, please call 724-773-6842.

To register for the Breastfeeding Class, please email edavidson@hvhs.org. To learn more about Heritage Valley Maternity Care, CLICK HERE.

COVID Corner

Doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are available for children ages 6 months through 11 years by appointment at Heritage Valley Pediatrics in Chippewa/Beaver Falls. Vaccine and booster appointment days and times vary, and walk-in times are not available. A consent form, signed by a parent or guardian, is required and will be provided at the time of the appointment. Please note that a separate appointment is needed for each child in a family.

Heritage Valley Pediatrics – Chippewa/Beaver Falls

2580 Constitution Boulevard

Chippewa, PA 15010

Certain immunocompromised individuals, as well as people ages 50 and over, who had an initial booster dose at least four months ago are able to receive a second mRNA booster to increase protection against severe diseases caused by COVID-19. Heritage Valley is offering second boosters at its ConvenientCare Walk-In Clinics in Center Township on Tuesdays and in Robinson Township on Thursdays. Boosters are available by appointment only.

Center Township ConvenientCare Walk-In Clinic

(Behind the Beaver Valley Mall)

Suite 200

79 Wagner Road

Monaca, PA 15061

Robinson Township ConvenientCare Walk-In Clinic

(Next to PNC Bank & DSW Shoes)

Suite 200

2201 Park Manor Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15205

For information about scheduling a COVID test, please CLICK HERE.

For information about scheduling a COVID vaccine or booster, please CLICK HERE.