VISITOR UPDATE: AHN Patients can have one healthy support person accompany them to appointments or visit them during a hospital stay. Patients and visitors should bring and wear a face mask to all appointments and may be screened for COVID-19. Exceptions could apply. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2YijVPW
You donate treats and snacks to help us cheer up. Thank you, Eat'n Park and all other donors, for bringing smiles to our faces when we need it most. See who else is supporting us during COVID-19 at https://bit.ly/2SbJte5.
FRI, NOV 27 - NOV 29
Festival of Trees
You donate meals to help us fill up. Thank you for showing up when we need you most, so we can show up for those who need us most. See everyone who supported us during COVID-19 at https://bit.ly/2FTx8sf.
When we need you most, you help us suit up and mask up. Special thanks to Bruce and Barbara Wiegand, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Massaro Construction Group, and Masks of Love sewing group. See who else is supporting us during COVID-19 at https://bit.ly/32S1LXJ.
Since some symptoms of the coronavirus and the flu are similar, experts urge that getting a flu shot is important now even with social distancing in place: https://bit.ly/3cmqfLG
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Local Experts Stressing the Importance of Getting the Flu Shot During the Pandemic
Have you booked your mammogram? Have your friends booked theirs? Give your friends a call and remind them to schedule a mammogram at https://bit.ly/3lIlu2I or by calling (412) DOCTORS.
Ask her how she’s doing — she’ll like that. Remind her to PINKOUT her calendar and book her mammogram at AHN.org/PINKOUT — she’ll like that, too.
We know it can be easy to put off those yearly appointments — but scheduling your mammogram could save your life. Plus, we’re taking every precaution to keep you as safe as possible. Learn more and book at https://bit.ly/2GLNV0s
Don’t put off your yearly mammogram. AHN is taking every precaution necessary to keep you safe — with heightened disinfecting and protection measures across our network. Learn more and book at https://bit.ly/3d6bIEh
Allegheny Health Network is #LivingProof that you can make a difference in a number of ways. We have immediate needs for Patient Access Coordinators.
Explore open opportunities across the network and apply today! https://bit.ly/36z9Lis
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It's #WorldStrokeDay and we want to make sure you know the 10 signs and symptoms of a stroke. It could make all the difference for your loved one. If someone shows any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.
A recent study of AHN patients shows that AI machine-learning systems can be used as an alternative to spirometry to provide a personalized, convenient, cost-effective and easily approachable monitoring for more people with chronic respiratory conditions. https://bit.ly/31Q1Ees
There's still time to register for our free screening event on November 7th. Call 814-452-5960 to reserve your spot.
"What is happening is that people are letting down their guard and doing more things in group settings."
GOERIE.COM
Erie seeing fall surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
There’s still time to PINKOUT your calendar and book your mammogram. Visit https://bit.ly/31IaWZE or call (412) DOCTORS. And, don’t forget to click “share” and send this to a loved one to remind them to do the same.
Did you schedule your mammogram this year? If you have any anxiety about getting one, let Dr. Robin Sobolewski answer your questions and ease your fears. https://bit.ly/2Jki5sZ
The qualities that make viruses, like COVID-19, so daunting, can also make viruses allies in fighting cancer. Learn more in this interview with Dr. David Bartlett: https://bit.ly/37c0DPE
This Thanksgiving, we're incredibly thankful for all of our staff and their dedication to your health. We're also grateful for our patients, who have become family, and a community that has supported us over the years. Happy Thanksgiving!
"We recognize many have “Covid Fatigue” and miss living the lives we once did. But we cannot let our guard down or it will be much, much longer before we will be able to live those lives again." https://bit.ly/2V1LDOH
BIZJOURNALS.COM
Pittsburgh region nurses add voices to fight against Covid-19 - Pittsburgh Business Times
Start the holiday season with a little magic! Join us this weekend, Friday-Sunday from 5pm-9pm at the Fairview Business Park (located at Klier Drive and Avonia Road) to view thousands of lights, festive displays and see the big guy himself! Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2V2HXMw
Have you ever heard of rehab for your heart? Dr. Srinivas Murali explains the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation and why it helps patients lower their risk of another life-threatening cardiac event. https://bit.ly/2KErkoD
VISITOR POLICY UPDATE: We're happy to announce changes in our visitation policies that expand opportunities for loved ones and other support people to accompany or visit patients during their inpatient stays or outpatient appointments.
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AHN Updates Facility Visitation Policies
Let us help you keep being you, like Jimmie, and get expert-level care from the cardiovascular team at AHN. Hear more of Jimmie's story: https://bit.ly/3j0f4M3
Primary care internist, Dr. Brian Lamb talks about the new, at-home coronavirus test that will be coming soon. https://cbsloc.al/3oO8LMW
We hosted a clinic this weekend to vaccinate our inner-city seniors, and we've now vaccinated over 10,000 people! We couldn't be more proud! https://bit.ly/3q00Cqd
Our President, Dr. Chris Clark, answered questions from the community last week when he was featured on a Facebook Live event with Erie News Now. https://bit.ly/3pUE3mS
“Get on the floor with your kids, do some pretend time, bring out your inner kid, dress up and do what you need to do to engage in some socialization." -- Dr. Williams Davies on how parents can fill the socialization gaps for their kids due to COVID isolation. https://cbsloc.al/3cDQOhC
