November is lung cancer awareness month, which makes this a great time to talk about the Heritage Valley LungCare program. There are many reasons why your physician may refer you to Heritage Valley Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine and our LungCare program. Perhaps you recently had an x-ray or CT of your lungs that showed an abnormality, or you have a history of multiple lung infections. If you are a previous or current smoker, you may want to talk to your physician about scheduling a Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening. 

At Heritage Valley Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, we see patients on a daily basis who have abnormal chest/lung imaging results. Fortunately, our comprehensive LungCare program staff is available to diagnose and treat these issues. Our providers have trained at university medical centers all over the country, and are able to provide the latest techniques, such as Robotic Bronchoscopy. Our goal is to ensure that every patient has the best possible outcome and experience, from screening through treatment, and has access to our experienced multidisciplinary physicians and clinical team. 

We strive to see new patients with abnormal test results within 48 business hours, and our wait times for procedures are much shorter than those at larger healthcare systems. This means that our patients receive answers and treatment more quickly.

Heritage Valley Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine has offices in both Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley hospitals. Please call 724-773-6403 to schedule an appointment in Beaver and 412-749-7160 to schedule an appointment in the Sewickley office.

Click here for more information and to complete an online form to contact us.

Preparing for a physician visit can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you get ready:

• Prioritize your concerns and questions and write them down.

• Write down any symptoms you are having, including when they began, how long they have lasted, and what makes them worse.

• Make a list of all medications that you take, including dosages and whether there have been any recent changes by another physician. Circle medications that need a refill. Note if the cost of your medication is unaffordable and discuss this with your physician at your upcoming appointment.

• Always bring your ID, insurance cards and any updated Medical documents. Examples include medical records from an outside facility, updated Medical Power of Attorney or Advanced Directive/Living Will documents.

• Complete any ordered lab work or imaging tests at least a few days prior to your appointment, so that your physician can review the results with you during your upcoming visit.

Always be honest with your physician so that you get the most out of your office visit. And remember to make your next appointment before you leave! 

Anthony

Radiologic Technologist, Center Township (Monaca) Medical Neighborhood

Meeting new patients and making their visits as comfortable, easy and efficient as possible is Anthony’s favorite part of his job. Anthony has been a Registered Radiologic Technologist at Heritage Valley for 20 years, 16 of which were spent at Heritage Valley Sewickley. For the past four years, he has enjoyed being a Specialty Technologist at the Center Township (Monaca) Medical Neighborhood. 

As a Specialty Tech, Anthony is responsible not only for taking x-rays, but also for registering patients, performing after-hours lab draws, and assisting staff in other areas of the Medical Neighborhood when needed.  What makes working at Heritage Valley special to Anthony are the employees, his coworkers and the friendships he has developed over the years. He also believes strongly in creating collaborative relationships with other offices and departments, all in his efforts to create the best possible experience for Heritage Valley patients.

• I want to say to the Heritage Valley Rehab in Monaca thank you for everything! I will continue my exercises at home.

• Everyone took excellent care of my Dad in the Heritage Valley Beaver Critical Care Unit. Staff also kept me well informed about my Dad's care. The HVB Critical Care team is excellent.

• I want to thank all the staff who helped me after my Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Dr. Stephen Thomas was my surgeon and everyone worked so well together. Any time I had to get up or ask about anything, staff stepped up quickly and efficiently with a smile. Everyone’s combined attitudes and personalities were very encouraging during my post-op time. (Heritage Valley Sewickley)   

• Employees were wonderful. Very friendly and informative. Got me in and out very quickly. Would highly recommend! (Center Township/Monaca ConvenientCare)

• Everyone was very friendly and helpful. My Nurse Practitioner was so nice and caring. She explained the diagnosis and treatment in a very thorough and easy-to-understand way. She also suggested a vitamin regimen to help boost my immune system and encouraged me to get established with a PCP. I cannot say enough how grateful I am for the care she provided. What a nice person. (Chippewa ConvenientCare)

The Thanksgiving Day tradition continues! Open to everyone, the Turkey Trot course takes runners and walkers alike on a 5K path through the charming village of Sewickley. The Turkey Trot is a joint project of the Heritage Valley Health System Foundation and the Sewickley Valley YMCA.

The race begins at 8:30 am on Thursday, November 28, 2023 (rain, snow or shine!) at War Memorial Park, 811 Blackburn Road in Sewickley. Awards will be presented at 9:20 am at the finish line. Free parking is available in the Heritage Valley Sewickley parking garage, using the Blackburn Road entrance across from the YMCA.

Please click here for online registration. If you are registering on the day of the race, please arrive by 7:00 am. All pre-registered runners and walkers may pick up their race packets on Wednesday, November 27, from 10 am – 8 pm at the Sewickley Valley YMCA Community Activity Center, located in the upper parking lot on the YMCA’s campus on Blackburn Road. Packets may also be picked up on race day between 7 – 8 am, although we strongly recommend that you pick up your packets on Wednesday. 

Turkey Trot shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.  



The cost for adults (18 years and older) is $35; $20 for participants ages 17 and younger; and no cost for children in strollers. Proceeds benefit the Faith in Action program at the Sewickley Valley YMCA.

For more race information, please click here.

Heritage Valley is holding Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinics at our Robinson Township and Center Township Medical Neighborhoods through December 12. The schedule for the clinics, which will run from 8 am – 3:30 pm, is as follows:

Center Township ConvenientCare

Mondays & Wednesdays

79 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA 15061

Robinson Township ConvenientCare

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2201 Park Manor Blvd., Robinson Township, PA 15205

Appointments may be scheduled through My Care Link on the Heritage Valley app (iHVHS/aHVHS). If you do not wish to schedule an appointment, you may simply walk in to either location during the designated clinic times.

Flu & Covid vaccines will also be available at any ConvenientCare site during regular business hours, which are Monday – Saturday from 8 am – 7:30 pm and on Sunday from 8 am – 3:30 pm. Upon arrival, please register at the kiosk as you would for any other visit. Click here for locations.

High dose flu vaccines will be available at all clinics and ConvenientCare locations for those 65 years of age and older. Flu and Covid vaccines may be received at the same time.