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Skin-to-skin benefi ts babies and mothers AHN cares for women throughout life Meghan helps to facilitate skin-to-skin contact between mother and child during the fi rst two hours after delivery. These babies are healthier, more content, and begin breastfeeding more easily, compared to babies who do not have skin-to-skin contact. AHN provides personalized, compassionate care for women throughout life. Helping women become strong mothers AHN off ers highly personal care with two nurses dedicated to every mother and baby, meeting the guidelines for staffi ng perinatal units, according to the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Patient care teams may include doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and midwives. We help women receive care they need, even in special cases. • The only accredited Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology in western PA, with three physicians certifi ed in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery • Same-day, minimally invasive hysterectomy with better results, increased satisfaction, and lower costs • 25 locations for mammography (10 with 3-D mammography) and 17 sites for DEXA bone density screening • Top-quality heart care and breast cancer care, to deal with and defeat two major causes of illness and death among women. • For women facing menopause, AHN mid-life specialists discuss all options to help reduce symptoms, and create a more tranquil mid-life transition. a “ Meeting new human and helping them make the transition easier is really neat. - Nurse Meghan y.! m m o m s i h d n a Baby Wil iam ” Welcome Dr. Venditti to Peters Township Charis Venditti, MD is a breast surgical oncologist and obstetrician gynecologist. She has clinical expertise in breast cancer care and breast surgery. She also provides a full range of general gynecological services to promote comprehensive well-woman care, including minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures. She completed her fellowship training in breast surgical oncology at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Venditti practices at the Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion in McMurray on Route 19. Call 724-260-7241 to schedule an appointment.