IN Sewickley Spring 2019 | Page 8

WHAT’S NEWS IN SEWICKLEY Join thousands of Pennsylvanians and keep your neighborhood clean and beautiful! WOMAN’S CLUB OF SEWICKLEY VALLEY EVENTS EVERYONE DESERVES A CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD – JOIN THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP OF PA Cleaning up your neighborhood is one of the best investments you can make. Whether you have vacant lots plagued with debris, natural areas that are dumped on, or litter blown from down the street, any neighborhood can be lifted up by positive action. The 15th annual Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Great American Cleanup of PA can help get you started. From March 1 through May 31, thousands of Pennsylvania families and friends will partake in litter and illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects such as tree and flower plantings, recycling collections and education programs. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful partners with PennDOT, the Department of Environmental Protection, and Keep America Beautiful to provide free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests to registered participants, as supplies last. During Let’s Pick It Up PA—every day from April 13 through May 6—cleanups registered with the Great American Cleanup of PA are eligible to take their trash to participating landfills free of charge or for a reduced rate. Registration can be done online at gacofpa.org. Michelle Dunn, Great American Cleanup of PA Program Coordinator, can answer questions at 1.877.772.3673, ext. 113 or email mdunn@ keeppabeautiful.org. 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley will host the following meetings: March 11—“So Much More than a Ball Player: A Pittsburgh Legend” presented by the Roberto Clemente Museum. A look at both the baseball and humanitarian side of Clemente. March 25—TIME TO GET READY FOR SPRING: A Fashion Show Presented by Talbots of Sewickley All meetings are held at the Edgeworth Club and begin with lunch at 12:15 p.m. The cost of lunch varies between $9 and $13. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. and is free to all. Questions? Call 412.741.5818. For reservations, call 412.741.8500. OHIO VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM COMPLETE AFFILIATION After receiving final regulatory approval, Ohio Valley Hospital and Heritage Valley Health System have officially joined together. The two not-for-profit healthcare institutions share the common mission of bringing high-quality, cost effective health care to the community. By unifying the organizations, the enlarged health system can expand its footprint to further meet the healthcare needs of the region. “We are looking forward to what the future holds for Ohio Valley Hospital by joining forces with an organization like Heritage Valley that we highly respect and trust,” said Mark Brennan, Chair of the Board of Ohio Valley Hospital. Ohio Valley Hospital is now a subsidiary of Heritage Valley Health System. Both Boards of Directors have collaborated over the past year to develop an agreement that best meets the needs of the community and patients served by Ohio Valley Hospital. The alignment is expected to enable Ohio Valley Hospital to enhance its icmags.com medical staff, expand clinical services and fund future capital projects. Like many independent community hospitals, it has been challenged in recent years by increasing operating costs and decreasing reimbursement. “Our priority has always been, and will continue to be, to provide and increase quality health care for our community members,” said Brennan. “Affiliating with Heritage Valley Health System will allow us to do just that.” “Heritage Valley is very pleased and honored to have Ohio Valley join our integrated healthcare organization,” said Lynn George, PhD, Chair of Heritage Valley Health System Board of Directors. “Our board unanimously supported the affiliation and, identical to Ohio Valley Hospital’s Board, remains committed to high-quality, cost-effective, locally accessible community health care.” For more information, please contact Suzanne Sakson, Heritage Valley Health System, at 412.749.7454 or Megan Hinds, Ohio Valley Hospital, at 412.777.6365. TICKETS ON SALE FOR NHCO’S NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY FEATURING NO BAD JUJU No Bad JuJu, one of the Pittsburgh region’s hottest acts, will perform at North Hills Community Outreach’s Neighborhood Block Party on Sunday, March 24, at The Chadwick in McCandless (Wexford). The event is 4:30 to 8 p.m. No Bad JuJu is a dynamic eight-piece powerhouse, blending an eclectic mix of classic R&B, rock and cutting-edge contemporary music into their signature style. The whole family is welcome at this all- ages event, which includes food stations, live music, games, kids’ activities, a silent auction and much more. Tickets are all- inclusive. “Early bird” tickets through March 3 are $30 for adults, $14 for children. Tickets March 4-20 are $33 and $15. Proceeds support NHCO’s many programs that help local families in need. Purchase tickets online at nhco.org/neighborhood- block-party/ or by calling Cheryl at 412.487.6316, opt. 1. ■