Allegheny Valley Hospital
Allegheny Valley Hospital (AVH) is a prominent community hospital located in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, serving residents in Northeastern Allegheny County, Westmoreland County, Armstrong County, and Butler County. Its history traces back to January 1909 when it admitted its first patient as Allegheny Valley General Hospital, officially changing its name to Allegheny Valley Hospital in December 1910. The hospital moved to its current Natrona Heights location in 1919 and has since undergone numerous expansions and renovations, with the original three-story brick structure still forming its core. [cite: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 (previous output)] As part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) since 2013, AVH operates as an 188-licensed bed facility, providing comprehensive healthcare services. It offers emergency, surgical, and rehabilitation care, alongside a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. Key specialties include cancer care through the Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, cardiovascular services with advanced diagnostic imaging like cardiac MRI, and a full range of orthopedic treatments including robotic surgery capabilities. The hospital also features neuroscience services, physical therapy, primary care, and women's health services. [cite: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 (previous output), 10 (previous output)] A notable shift in its offerings occurred in 2022 when AVH transitioned its adult mental health services to focus exclusively on geriatric psychiatry, becoming the only AHN facility in Southwestern Pennsylvania to provide specialized inpatient geriatric psychiatry care. The hospital is committed to patient-centered care, supported by recent renovations to enhance efficiency and create a tranquil, patient-friendly environment with green spaces. Allegheny Health Network states that it contracts with most major health insurance companies, and patients are advised to confirm coverage directly with their insurance provider. [cite: 2, 6 (previous output), 10 (previous output), 29 (previous output)]
Natrona Heights, PA
Care types: Hospital, Cancer Treatment
Trust signals
- License: 19583
- Accepts Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Languages: English
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