The growing nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite that causes intestinal illness, has been detected in 34 states, including Pennsylvania. The Centers for Disease Control is tracking the illness, which can come from eating unwashed produce. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, ...
A surgical team at AHN Allegheny General Hospital recently completed the region’s first robotic-assisted kidney transplant, marking a significant advancement in transplant care in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The procedure was performed in April by Dr. Jennifer Carpenter, a transplant surgeon ...
The 2026 tick season is off to a fast start, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting an increase in emergency department visits for tick bites nationwide. Allegheny Health Network's infectious disease specialists are encouraging the public to remain vigilant against ticks ...
An estimated 500,000 to 700,000 visitors are expected in Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL draft, which will be held from April 23-25. And the city’s two largest health systems, Allegheny Health Network and UPMC, have been preparing for months for the influx of football fans and all of the ...
Steelers Nation, this is your chance to attend the 2026 NFL Draft and see - in person - who the Pittsburgh Steelers draft with the 21st overall pick. Pittsburgh will play host to the draft from April 23-25, and fans can now register for free entry to the event by visiting ...
Peters Township council voted Monday to negotiate potential contracts with two outside EMS providers, signaling the end of the longstanding local ambulance service. An initial motion to only negotiate with Allegheny Health Network, which operates Canonsburg EMS, failed after a 3-3 tie. Tom ...
