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Allegheny Health Network’s Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion AHN Establishes Breathing Disorders Center at Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion The Allegheny Health Network Breathing Disorders Center is a fullservice pulmonary practice with a strong focus on management of chronic respiratory disorders through evidence-based protocols. Staffed by board-certified pulmonologists, registered nurse navigators, certified medical assistants, and respiratory therapists, the center provides of a full array of services to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of chronic breathing problems. The center specializes in the care and treatment of: • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Lung Cancer Screening / Lung Cancer • Pleural Effusion • Asthma • Pneumonia • Surgical Clearance • Chronic Bronchitis • Pulmonary Fibrosis • Pulmonary Hypertension • Dyspnea • Pulmonary Nodule • Emphysema • Sarcoidosis • Interstitial Lung Disease • Shortness of breath • Occupational Lung Diseases • Tuberculosis “Western Pennsylvania has an extremely high population of residents who live with chronic breathing problems,” said Anil Singh, MD, MPH, co-director of the center.“ We’re closing the gaps that exist between the diagnosis and treatment processes by creating a single program that helps patients access all the resources they need to achieve optimal management of their conditions and avoid future hospitalizations.” From left: Tariq Cheema, MD, Anil Singh, MD, Marvin Balaan, MD, Tiffany DuMont, DO, and Eric Bihler, DO. Dr. Cheema and Dr. Singh are co-directors of the Breathing Disorders Center. The high-touch, high-impact care pathways will provide patients with robust education and support, consistent monitoring of symptoms through their scheduled Nurse Navigator follow-up assessment calls, same day appointments when symptoms worsen, intensive monitoring and patient contact after hospitalization, and same-day appointments when symptoms worsen. The pathways also provide physician visits through coordination of appointments, resources within the pavilion, and seamless access to post-acute care and community resources. “The Breathing Disorders Center offers same-day appointments when a patient’s symptoms worsen, along with intensive monitoring after any hospitalizations,” said co-director Tariq Cheema, MD.“ Allegheny Health Network and the Breathing Disorders Center are uniquely positioned to provide our patients with the right care, at the right time, in the right place.” The center is open and seeing patients. To schedule an appointment, please call 412.DOCTORS. For questions or to learn more about the Breathing Disorders Center, please visit AHN.org. Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion · 12311 Perry Highway · Wexford, PA 15090 Contact us at AHn.org or call 412.DOCTORS (412.362.8677)