The Beaver Valley Business & Professional Women’s Club announced the winners of its “Women of the Year” awards Tuesday, April 29th at The FEZ in Hopewell Township. Women were nominated in three categories: Business, Community Service, and Education.

Winning in the Business Category was Rosemary Nolan, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer for Heritage Valley Health System. The Business Woman of the Year award is given to an individual who lives or works in Beaver County who supports the goals of professional women and demonstrates excellence in the business of her profession. The award recipient must provide valuable service to business, her profession, and to the Beaver County community while showing initiative and creativity. She must also be active in enhancing the effectiveness of business and improvement of the county. More Info>>

Sewickley, PA (April 29, 2008) - Surgical Associates of Sewickley, part of Sewickley Valley Medical Group, is pleased to welcome Rajdeep Sandhu, M.D. to the practice as a vascular specialist. Dr. Sandhu’s expertise encompasses the complete range of vascular services from diagnostic to interventional, including endovascular and open operative alternatives. More Info>>

Beaver, PA – (April 23, 2008) – The Heritage Valley Health System Board of Directors has approved plans to construct a new building at the Heritage Valley Beaver campus. This new building addition will include an Emergency Department, Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) and shell space for future expansion. The project also includes a new Heart and Vascular Center to be located in the current Emergency Department space. The total costs for the overall project will be $20 million. More Info>>

Beaver, PA – (April 16, 2008) – Beaver County residents who are pursuing education for a healthcare career are invited to apply for one of six scholarships (ranging from $500 to $1,000) that are being awarded by the medical staff of Heritage Valley Beaver. Click here to read more about the scholarships and download the application.

Will I be able to run like I used to? Can I still golf? Will I even be able to walk? Often one of the biggest concerns for people who suffer a major orthopedic injury is whether their mobility will be permanently hindered.  Click here to read more about Signature Rehab and other articles in the latest issue of the Heritage Valley Community Connection newsletter.

Dr. Marc Schneiderman, a physician from Heritage Valley Health System, has recently won a prestigious Telly Award. Dr. Schneiderman won a bronze Telly for his show “The Doctor Is In”, which airs on Moon Community Access Television. Please click here for the full release and more information.