Greater Pittsburgh

Evolv Technology Teams Up With Pittsburgh Pirates to Support Community Groups Providing Education and Mentoring Experiences for Local Youth

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
Sports, Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Security, Other Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Other Education, Hardware, Baseball, Pittsburgh Public Schools, PNC Park, Hospital, Sport, School, Partnership, Pittsburgh Steelers, Weapon, Greater Pittsburgh, Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Pirates, Child, Organization

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today shared details about its season-long community relations program with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today shared details about its season-long community relations program with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • This program is an element of Evolv’s broader partnership with the ballclub, through which the company is designated as the team’s Official Screening Partner.
  • Evolv is a trusted security partner to a number organizations in the Pittsburgh community, including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust , Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers , and PNC Park .
  • Beyond the Pirates, Evolv has official partnerships with 40 other sports teams across the American professional leagues and collegiate conferences.

Peoples Natural Gas Warms Hearts, Homes Through Support of Local Holiday Events and Community Organizations

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月曜日, 12月 18, 2023
Other Philanthropy, Women, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Men, Energy, Philanthropy, Consumer, Food bank, Multimedia, Food, Santa Claus parade, Salvation, WTRG, Downtown Pittsburgh, United Way, Turkey trot, Human, Greater Pittsburgh, Organization, Peoples Energy, Corporation, Essential, Natural gas, Tourism

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231218195750/en/
    A large crowd walks through the Peoples Gas Holiday Market in downtown Pittsburgh during the 2023 holiday season.
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    Peoples, an Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) company, brings together one-of-a-kind artisans from around the world at the 12th annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™.
  • As a new Holiday Market exclusive, shoppers can receive a limited-edition souvenir ornament from Peoples when donating to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
  • Peoples is a longtime supporter of the Food Bank, helping them become the primary non-profit partner of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market.

Escajeda Masonry & Concrete Grows Footprint with Acquisition of Alex Restoration & Masonry Repairs

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月曜日, 12月 18, 2023
Professional Services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Other Professional Services, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, José Rubén Escajeda, Acquisition, River, Concrete, Growth, Masonry, Dam, Greater Pittsburgh

Escajeda Masonry & Concrete, an Escajeda Holdings company specializing in residential and commercial restoration, has announced the acquisition of New Castle, PA-based Alex Restoration & Masonry Repairs.

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  • Escajeda Masonry & Concrete, an Escajeda Holdings company specializing in residential and commercial restoration, has announced the acquisition of New Castle, PA-based Alex Restoration & Masonry Repairs.
  • The acquisition expands upon Escajeda Masonry & Concrete’s growing foothold in the tri-state area and adds a deeper layer to its knowledge of historical restoration and preservation.
  • “Bringing Alex Restoration & Masonry Repairs under the Escajeda Masonry & Concrete umbrella is a strategic move that aligns seamlessly with our long-term vision for growth,” said Justin Escajeda, Owner of Escajeda Holdings.
  • Alex Restoration & Masonry Repairs and its employees will continue to operate under its name as a subsidiary of Escajeda Masonry & Concrete through their New Castle and Erie, PA offices.

Terry Walkerly Grows Filta Franchise Business to $8 Million Via Strategic Territory Expansion in Northern Ohio and Greater Pittsburgh

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木曜日, 12月 7, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terry Walkerly, a Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta) franchise owner since 2007, has grown his business organically and through strategic acquisition, exceeding $8 million in revenue in the last year. He opened his Filta franchise 16 years ago with a single van and has steadily expanded through Northern Ohio from Cleveland and Akron west to Toledo and east to Youngstown and, just in the last year, to the Greater Pittsburgh area. Today, his team of more than 50 employees and a fleet of 40 vans serve more than 600 commercial kitchen clients in the Lake Erie region and recently in and around The Steel City.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terry Walkerly, a Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta) franchise owner since 2007, has grown his business organically and through strategic acquisition, exceeding $8 million in revenue in the last year.
  • We will continue to look for expansion opportunities within a three- to five-hour radius from our locations."
  • "We have grown our business by providing exceptional and consistent service not only to our customers but within our team.
  • "Terry's forward-thinking approach aligns seamlessly with Filta's overall franchise growth," said Filta VP of Franchise Development Rob Totten.

Bully Max Provides Pet Food for Local Families During Thanksgiving Event

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木曜日, 11月 23, 2023
Pittsburgh Pirates, Pet, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Family, Organization, Greater Pittsburgh, Canning

As families gathered to collect their Thanksgiving meals from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Drive, Bully Max was on-site, providing over 1,000 lbs of dog food to ensure that every member of the family, including the furry ones, could enjoy a hearty and nourishing meal as well.

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  • As families gathered to collect their Thanksgiving meals from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Drive, Bully Max was on-site, providing over 1,000 lbs of dog food to ensure that every member of the family, including the furry ones, could enjoy a hearty and nourishing meal as well.
  • "Bully Max is proud to support our local community," said Lea Kinneman, co-owner of Bully Max.
  • By providing pet food during this event, we hope to contribute to the well-being of both residents and their furry companions."
  • The event took place on November 21st at Mazeroski Way, where families had the opportunity to pick up their Thanksgiving meals and receive complimentary pet food from Bully Max.

Allegheny Health Network Advances Virtual Critical Care Service with Launch of New, In-House 'TeleICU' Program

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水曜日, 11月 8, 2023
Digital, FDA, Physician, Mortality, Allegheny Center (Pittsburgh), Saint Vincent Hospital, AHN, Digital technology, Cleveland, Caregiver, Intensive care unit, Allegheny Health Network, COVID-19, Telehealth, Hospital, Sleep, Intensive care medicine, Self-harm, Jefferson Health, Hospice and palliative medicine, Nursing, Patient, Northside, Canonsburg Hospital, Nursing care plan, ICU, Health insurance, Medical device, MD, Greater Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Highmark Health announced today the launch of a new virtual intensive care solution which combines innovative telehealth technology and the clinical expertise of AHN intensivists for centralized, 24/7 monitoring and management of critically ill patients at six of the network's hospitals across western Pennsylvania.

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  • This program proved to be a valuable resource for the network and patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting response and care planning.
  • "With the launch of TeleICU, we are pleased to transition our virtual ICU service fully in-house, extending the expertise of our own intensivists across the network and further enhancing the quality of care that we provide."
  • The TeleICU command center is located at 4 Allegheny Center (4AC) on Pittsburgh's Northside nearby AHN Allegheny General Hospital.
  • "The collaborative launch of TeleICU with AHN as the pacesetter marks yet another important milestone along our journey to transform health care."

Chaffin Luhana to Give Away 600 Turkeys in Greater Pittsburgh Area

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火曜日, 11月 7, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chaffin Luhana LLP and The Chaffin Luhana Foundation are pleased to announce their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway—a campaign to help fight food insecurity throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area this holiday season.

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  • Chaffin Luhana LLP and The Chaffin Luhana Foundation are hosting their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway to combat food insecurity in the Greater Pittsburgh area this holiday season.
  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chaffin Luhana LLP and The Chaffin Luhana Foundation are pleased to announce their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway—a campaign to help fight food insecurity throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area this holiday season.
  • The foundation will give away 600 turkeys and online registration will be open until all turkeys are reserved.
  • With their mission of "Doing Good by Doing Right™", Chaffin Luhana and the Chaffin Luhana Foundation have long believed in giving back to the community through charitable contributions and scholarship donations.

New Study Reveals More than Two Thirds of U.S. Adults Have Experienced Domestic Violence or Know Someone Who Has; Only 33% Confidently Know Where to Turn for Help

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月曜日, 10月 30, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 76% of U.S. adults believe domestic violence (DV) is an issue in their community and more than two thirds report they have experienced DV themselves or know someone who has – however only 33% confidently know where to turn for useful resources and education to help support, according to a new survey.* The survey reveals an overwhelming gap between awareness and ability to act tied to a public health issue that continues to permeate our society.

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  • * The survey reveals an overwhelming gap between awareness and ability to act tied to a public health issue that continues to permeate our society.
  • "No matter where you live in the United States, there's a local domestic violence program that you can contact for help and support," said Nicole Molinaro, President/CEO, Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.
  • DV is historically underreported and this year, Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes at a pivotal point for DV victims and survivors.
  • The survey was fielded between October 16-17,2023 by Censuswide , a global insight-driven research center.

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Health Network Host First 'Humane Health Coalition' Mobile Clinic

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金曜日, 9月 15, 2023
Vaccine, Medicine, Partnership, Employment, Housing, HHC, CDC, Social, Anesthesia, AHN, Animal, MD, Pet, Public, USB On-The-Go, Inclusion, HARP, Transport, Health, Environment, Allegheny Health Network, HCC, Caregiver, Veterinary medicine, Medical device, Nursing, Greater Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The M.O.V.E.S (Medical – Outreach – Veterinary – Essential – Support) mobile unit from Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) made its first outing today as part of a new program offered in partnership with Allegheny Health Network (AHN).

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  • The 'Humane Health Coalition' is a first-of-its-kind program that seeks to keep healthy pets and people together.
  • As part of the HCC, HARP and AHN will host a series of mobile clinics across Pittsburgh featuring the M.O.V.E.S mobile unit.
  • The mobile clinic is staffed by caregivers to provide low- to no-cost veterinary care services, as well as health care and support services for pet owners.
  • "The HHC stands to serve as a shining example for how health care has the ability to transform lives."

AHN West Penn Hospital Recognized as one of the Nation's Top 50 Hospitals for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News and World Report for Second Consecutive Year

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火曜日, 8月 1, 2023
COPD, Pregnancy, Heart failure, Diabetes, Stroke, Survival, Woman, AGH, Allegheny General Hospital, Mental health, Doctor of Philosophy, Gynaecology, Colon, Mother, Allegheny Health Network, U.S. News & World Report, Hospital, AHN, Patient, Physician, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, Ovarian cancer, Leukemia, News, Jefferson Health, James Forbes (hospital inspector), Nursing, Greater Pittsburgh, MD, U.S, Western Pennsylvania Hospital

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) West Penn Hospital, AHN's flagship hospital for women's health care, has been named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), according to the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings, released to the public today.

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  • AHN West Penn was ranked 30th in the nation for OB/GYN, making it the highest positioned hospital in western Pennsylvania for those specialties, and the only ranked hospital within the Greater Pittsburgh region.
  • Today's announcement marks the second consecutive year that AHN West Penn has placed within the top 50 hospitals for women's care by U.S. News.
  • U.S. News considers factors such as 30-day survival for complex conditions, the number of patients served, and advanced technologies and services available.
  • AHN hospitals were recognized as high performers in numerous other procedures and conditions, as follows.