New residents moving into the Heritage Valley Senior Living Community by April 30, 2024 will receive a $1,000 discount on the first six months of rent. That’s a savings of $6,000!

• This promotion applies to all Heritage Valley Senior Living Communities: Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care.

• The discount begins on the first full month that a resident lives in the Community. (For example, if a resident moves in on March 15th, the six months of discounted rent will begin on April 1st.)

Come see what our Senior Living Community offers! Please call 412-331-6139 to schedule a visit. You may also click here to complete an online form on our website. We look forward to meeting you!

Brianna, RN

Heritage Valley Pediatrics

Working at Heritage Valley Pediatrics provides Brianna with a sense of teamwork. Being a Telephone Triage Registered Nurse, she works with staff members at all five Heritage Valley Pediatrics locations, and states that everyone is helpful and thoughtful. Prior to joining Heritage Valley, Brianna worked in a position where she was essentially by herself all day. She much prefers interacting with patients and staff!

As a Telephone Triage Nurse, Brianna speaks with the parents of our pediatric patients, scheduling appointments based on severity of symptoms and concerns, and providing advice and education as needed. As a parent herself, Brianna knows how upsetting it is to have a sick child. According to her Director, Brianna does an amazing job talking with parents and calming their fears. 

Brianna takes pride in her work and feels lucky to work at Heritage Valley Pediatrics. The parents of our pediatric patients are lucky to reach Brianna on the other end of the phone!

To see what available positions at Heritage Valley may interest you, click here to visit our Careers webpage. We would love to have you join our team!

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we emphasize the importance of early detection and screening. Colorectal cancer is highly treatable if caught in the early stages. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Unfortunately, many people with colorectal cancer may experience no symptoms, which is why regular screenings are so important. Current guidelines recommend that you should begin screening for colon cancer at age 45 if you are at average risk for colon cancer.

Finding cancer early, when it’s small and hasn’t spread, often allows for more treatment options. Removing polyps during screening colonoscopies significantly reduces colon cancer development later in life. And, the only reliable way to detect polyps is through a screening colonoscopy. 

Certain risk factors, such as a diet high in red and processed meats, obesity, smoking and lack of exercise can be attributed to certain cancers, although having risk factors does not necessarily mean that you will get the disease.

Symptoms of colorectal cancer may include:

• A persistent change in bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation
• Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
• Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
• A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely
• Weakness or fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss

Please discuss colorectal cancer screening options with your physician.  

Darrick R. Dominick, DPM, FACFAS joins Tresa Wize, DPM at HVMG Foot & Ankle. Dr. Dominick graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a Bachelor of Arts in General Biology, and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio. He completed his Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with a credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery at West Penn Hospital, and a Fellowship in Ankle and Lower Extremity Reconstructive Surgery at the New Mexico Bone & Joint Institute.

Dr. Dominick is board certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery in Foot Surgery and board qualified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.



Dr. Dominick and Dr. Wize are accepting new patients at their practice, located at 79 Wagner Road, Suite 103 in Monaca. Please call 878-439-3598 to schedule an appointment.

National Nutrition Month is celebrated during March to call attention to the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Everyone is encouraged to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. 

The Community Health Services Department at Heritage Valley Health System offers individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy. A Registered Dietitian will provide an evaluation and work with you to create a healthful eating plan for a range of medical conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
• Hypertension and High Blood Cholesterol
• Swallowing/Chewing Difficulties
• Obesity
• Poor Eating Habits

To schedule an appointment, please call 866-328-8389, option 1. Before scheduling an appointment, be sure to obtain a referral from your Heritage Valley Primary Care Physician.