At Allegheny Health Network (AHN), compassion and innovation meet. We bring together groundbreaking procedures, advanced technology, and the latest research to create new models of care that provide exceptional health care.
We’re focused on creating world-class, affordable health care close to home. In the last year or two, we’ve added more than 20 new facilities across western Pennsylvania. These include five new cancer centers, four neighborhood hospitals, expanded emergency departments at Saint Vincent and Jefferson hospitals, and a fifth Health + Wellness Pavilion.
And, we’ve opened a new 160-bed hospital in Wexford, as well as expanded our facilities at Allegheny General Hospital to house the new AHN Cancer Institute Academic Center.
With more than 200 active construction projects, we’re committed to improving access and quality of our services in the region.
The difference we make in the lives of our patients and their communities is #LivingProof.
New Insights into BTK Inhibitors and MRI Techniques for Smoldering MS: Thomas F. Scott, MD
April 14th 2024The director of the Allegheny Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center at Allegheny General Hospital discussed exploring the potential role of BTK inhibitors and advanced MRI techniques to address smoldering multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]
Lessons in Migraine Medicine and Changes to the Treatment Toolbox: Stephen Samples, MD
January 31st 2024The chair of Allegheny Health Network’s department of neurology provided insight on his clinical experiences with migraine medicine and how the field needs to adapt to the ongoing changes to treatment options. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Blurring the Lines Between Acute and Prevention Migraine Treatment: Andrea S. Synowiec, DO, FAAN
December 14th 2023The system vice chair for the department of neurology at Allegheny Health Network discussed the shift in migraine treatment over the past few years with the approval of new therapies and allowing patients more options for their health. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Looking Back on the Latest Advancements in Acute Migraine Treatment: Andrea S. Synowiec, DO, FAAN
December 7th 2023The system vice chair for the department of neurology at Allegheny Health Network talked about the latest preventive and acute treatment options for patients with migraine as well as the progress of research in recent months. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Exploring Potential Therapeutic Opportunities for GammaTile in Neurosurgery: Matthew Shepard, MD
August 28th 2023The neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network discussed the current uses of GammaTile following tumor removal, and the research needed to unlock greater potential. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Steps in Providing Optimal Care for Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
August 21st 2023Alex Whiting, MD, director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network, discussed the challenges with drug-resistant epilepsy, and how clinicians can initiate conversations about potential options for their patients.
Rehab Process and Need for Improved Guidelines of Basilar Artery Occlusions: Russell Cerejo, MD
April 18th 2023The vascular neurologist at Allegheny Health Network provided insight on the need to create consensus guidelines that further explain the treatment, management, and rehab of basilar artery occlusions. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Reasons for the Complex Diagnosis of Basilar Artery Occlusions: Russell Cerejo, MD
April 5th 2023The vascular neurologist at Allegheny Health Network provided perspective on the complex diagnosis of basilar artery occlusions and the signs clinicians and emergency room specialists should be aware of. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Using Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Alzheimer Disease Symptoms
February 1st 2023Donald Whiting, MD, chair of Allegheny Health Network’s Neurosciences Institute, provided insight on ADvance II, a multinational trial exploring the use of deep brain stimulation in patients with mild Alzheimer disease.
Navigating Treatment Decisions, Complications for Chronic Migraine: Dolores Santamaria, MD
January 16th 2023The director of the Headache Center at Allegheny Health Network discussed whole-body therapeutic approaches to chronic migraine, and the difficulties with finding an effective, long-term strategy. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
How Robotics Are Revolutionizing the Future of Neurosurgery: Richard Williamson, MD, FAANS
January 14th 2023The neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network detailed the potential for robotics in neurosurgery over the coming years, and the vast improvements in comfortability during these procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Managing Chronic Migraine Through Treatment and Lifestyle Decisions: Dolores Santamaria, MD
December 16th 2022The director of the Headache Center at Allegheny Health Network provided perspective on whether focusing in on medications or lifestyle choices has better impacts on improving chronic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Therapeutic Focuses of MS and the Need to Reach NEDA Status: Stuart Silverman, MD
October 31st 2022As the treatment landscape for relapsing MS continues to strengthen, the neurologist at Allegheny Health Network discussed the reasons for continued pursuit of drug development. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Differences Between Fenebrutinib and Other BTK Inhibitors: Stuart Silverman, MD
October 21st 2022The neurologist at Allegheny Health Network’s Neuroscience Institute provided insight on the mechanism of action of fenebrutinib and how it differs from other BTK inhibitors currently in development. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]