AHN Pediatrics

02/18/2026

Welcome, Graham! Congratulations Abby, Sam and your entire family!! He is beautiful!💙

✨ Baby of the Week! ✨

Meet sweet Graham, the first child of Abby and Sam — and the first grandchild on both sides of the family! 💙
He shares a birthday with Uncle Adam (built-in birthday buddy!) and in a full-circle moment, his dad was once Baby of the Month in the newspaper back in 1991. 📰✨
Congratulations to this beautiful family — Graham, you are already so loved!

Drop a heart to send congrats to Graham and his family ❤️

02/15/2026

❤️ February is Heart Month ❤️
And it’s the perfect time to put women’s heart health front and center.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women—yet symptoms can look different than they do in men and are often overlooked. Fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, jaw or back pain… your heart doesn’t always shout, sometimes it whispers.

This month (and every month), we’re encouraging women to:
❤️ Know your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar)
❤️ Listen to your body and speak up when something feels off
❤️ Schedule regular checkups and preventive screenings
❤️ Make heart-healthy choices that fit your real life

Taking care of everyone else comes naturally—but your heart deserves that same care, too. Let’s keep women’s hearts strong, informed, and prioritized. 💪❤️

📞Call 412-DOCTORS to schedule an appointment.

02/13/2026

Expecting or recently welcomed a baby to your family? 👶🍼 Join one or both of our virtual Breastfeeding 101 or Baby Basics classes designed to support new and expectant parents!
You'll gain valuable insights and practical knowledge, connect with experts, and learn what to expect in the hospital and when transitioning home with your baby, helping you feel more confident as new parents.

🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Learn the art of successful breastfeeding from day one! Katie Rich, CRNP, IBCLC from our Allegheny/Fed North office, will provide expert guidance on initiating breastfeeding, offer positioning and latching tips, discuss what to expect in the hospital and at home, and answer your common questions.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 17th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 16th at 11:59 PM

👶 Baby Basics Meet our pediatrician, Dr. Ray O'toole from our Bridgeville/McMurray offices, for an essential guide to newborn care. This class will cover practical topics such as feeding, sleeping, bathing, understanding common newborn concerns, strategies for soothing a crying child, and navigating your baby's first days in the hospital and at home.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, February 18th
⏰ Time: 5:15 PM
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 18th at 11:59 PM

Sign up today! Visit events.ahn.org for more information and to secure your spot.

02/11/2026

We're so excited to join AHN Women in celebrating their very first adorable "Baby of the Week"! Meet the beautiful Luciana! Congratulations!!🩷

✨ Baby of the Week! ✨

Say hello to baby Luciana🤍 Her family says Luciana is the first girl in their family! She has 2 older brothers - Giovanni and Valentino. And now, she will be AHN's first baby of the week!

Welcome to the world, Luciana! 💛

Help us congratulate the family on their sweet new arrival below ⬇️

02/05/2026

Is your child a picky eater? 🥦🍎 Do you have questions about their nutrition?
Our AHN Pediatrics dietitian, Julia Kuczynski, MS, RD, LDN, is here to help!

Julia offers flexible in-person or virtual appointments to address your child's specific nutritional needs. The focus is on helping them achieve their health goals and ensuring they get the vital nutrients they need to thrive. She helps families manage common nutrition issues such as:

• Selective eating
• Low weight or overweight concerns
• Elevated lipids/cholesterol
• Food allergies 🚫🥜
• And many other individualized needs

You'll receive practical ideas for healthy meals and snacks, along with a review of food groups and appropriate portions for children. 🍇🥛

Connecting with Julia is easy: just ask your pediatrician for a referral to Pediatric Nutrition.

02/04/2026

We love this heartwarming new initiative from our colleagues at AHN Women's! 👶🍼 We're so excited to see the 'Baby of the Week' series unfold and celebrate all the new arrivals in our community. With comprehensive care available from birth through young adulthood, AHN Pediatrics is here to support families and provide expert care through every stage of your child's development. 💖

✨ Introducing Baby of the Week! ✨

We are excited to launch a new weekly series celebrating the newest arrivals born at Allegheny Health Network. Every Tuesday, we’ll feature a sweet photo and warm welcome for a newborn whose family has chosen to participate.

Our goal is to spotlight the joy of new beginnings, celebrate families, and highlight the exceptional care provided by our Women’s Health team.

💛 Help us welcome this beautiful tradition by sharing a photo of your AHN baby as we get ready to celebrate our community’s newest members. Stay tuned — our first Baby of the Week arrives next Tuesday!

02/03/2026

✨ Exciting News for Penn Hills! ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that midwife services are now available at our Penn Hills office!

Our certified midwives provide compassionate, personalized care—supporting patients through pregnancy, postpartum, and routine gynecologic visits, with a focus on education, comfort, and choice every step of the way.

Now accepting appointments at our Penn Hills location
📍 310 Rodi Road, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Whether you’re expecting, planning, or simply looking for a trusted provider, we’re here for you.

📞Call 412-DOCTORS to schedule or visit https://findcare.ahn.org/Amber-M-DePra and https://findcare.ahn.org/Diana-M-Shane to learn more—we can’t wait to welcome you! 💕

01/29/2026

The profound importance of accessible healthcare, particularly when delivered directly to the community, is evident in the work of the AHN OB-GYN Mobile Clinic. AHN Pediatrics applauds and congratulates AHN Women's Healthfor their outstanding efforts in this vital initiative!

The clinic aims to help busy women who find there’s not enough time in the day to work one or two jobs, and take care of their children and themselves.

01/28/2026

On National Pediatrician Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing AHN Pediatrics primary care pediatricians. Their dedication to compassionate patient care and profound commitment to the health and well-being of our patients, families, and the community is truly inspiring. We are incredibly proud of their unwavering devotion to supporting our patients, and we thank them for all that they do!

01/25/2026

🌨️ Important Notice for AHN Pediatrics Patients and Families 🌨️

With the winter storm upon us and expected to continue into Monday, the safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. As a result, all AHN Pediatrics primary care offices will delay their opening on Monday, January 26th, to 12:00 PM. All patients with Monday morning appointments will be notified. We are continuously monitoring weather conditions and will post any further updates as needed.

Please note that our phone lines will still be available during regular business hours for any medical questions you may have, and a nurse or provider will be available to assist you.

We encourage everyone to exercise caution if traveling, and please stay safe and warm!