Friday’s episode of the Teleforum Talk program with Eddy Crow will feature Heritage Valley CEO Norm Mitry to update everyone on covid news, as well as All the latest news from the world of health. Also, if you have questions about clinical depression or anxiety, Don’t Miss Ann’s visit! Ann Marie Sandor from St. Barnabas speaks with Eddy at the start of the Teleforum program. Teleforum starts at 9:10 every weekday on Beaver County Radio.
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Flowers bloom in the Spring, but another creature begins to blossom as well…and it’s not looked forward to in the same light.
That creature is the mosquito, the pest-y bug known for being the main transporter of West Nile Virus. The Beaver County Conservation District has a Mosquito Vector Disease Program that studies the insect for its disease transmission, and the Program is hosting a Tire Collection Event on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2. The event will be held at the Conservation District headquarters located at 156 Cowpath Road in Aliquippa.
Phoebe Prince and Heather Humbert from the BCCD joined Matt Drzik on the March 30 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the Tire Collection Event, which is designed for Beaver County residents to help themselves ditch the old tires in lieu of mosquito breeding season. Prince, the BCCD’s West Nile Technician, said that water buildup in any capacity on your property can become a “hot spot” for mosquitoes to lay hundreds of eggs to hatch within weeks. She and Humbert–the BCCD’s Environmental Educator–spoke about the many ways in which humans can prepare themselves for repelling and preventing mosquitoes in their lives, and the good products that will be converted from the tires donated to the BCCD.
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Warrendale, PA (3/30/2022) – AHN Healthcare@Home, a leader in home and community care services, has acquired TCM Home Health, an award-winning provider of home health services. The agreement was finalized on March 7, 2022.
AHN said via release that with the addition of TCM Home Health, AHN Healthcare@Home expands its ability to deliver consistent, high-quality care across the spectrum of home-based services throughout Western Pennsylvania. From palliative care, hospice care, hospital at home, infusion therapy, skilled nursing at home, home medical equipment and other personalized home care solutions, patients can maintain their independence and continue the healing process at home.
“AHN Healthcare@Home is committed to making healthcare simpler, smarter and more seamless, which includes enabling individuals to be healthy and heal in the most comfortable and cost-effective setting possible: at home,” said Monique Reese, DNP, ARNP, FNP, senior vice president, home and community care, Highmark Health. “TCM Home Health shares our deep commitment to reimagine the patient experience, accelerate clinical innovation, improve outcomes and satisfaction, decrease costs and enhance home-based services.”
“For more than 20 years, we have focused on assisting, educating and rehabilitating our patients in the privacy and comfort of their own home,” said Sherri Hewitt-Laird, Executive Director, TCM Home Health. “AHN Healthcare@Home is a leader in patient-centered home care in Western Pennsylvania, and joining them will make us stronger. AHN also understands that creating a remarkable employee experience will enable our providers to give patients the best quality of care.”
Allegheny Health Network’s 2,600 physicians and specialists will ensure patients receive a seamless continuum of care, whether in a hospital, an outpatient care center, a doctor’s office or at home. AHN Healthcare@Home ranks #1 in market share for Medicare patients serviced in Western Pennsylvania, based on the latest third-party data from Trella Health and Medicare claims, ahead of 40 other home health providers in the region.
AHN Healthcare@Home retained all 22 TCM Home Health employees. They will support their new staff with enhanced benefits, operational efficiencies and advanced clinical and technology innovations. In the coming months, the newly acquired organization will be rebranded as AHN Healthcare@Home.
This acquisition is part of a joint partnership between AHN and Graham Health Care Group. AHN now owns a 60% stake of TCM Home Health, with Graham Health Care Group owning the remaining 40%.
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(New Castle, Pa.) A New Castle woman who was in her 20’s was found dead down a slight embankment near a pond along Cascade Boulevard in New Castle yesterday.
State Troopers identified the woman as Jackie Rouzzo. Police said via release that there is no information about what led to her death.
Anyone with information is asked to call state police in New Castle at 724-598-2211.
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By ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to control energy prices. That’s according to two people familiar with the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview it. Prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The announcement could come as soon as Thursday, when the White House says Biden is planning to deliver remarks on his administration’s plans to combat rising gas prices.
Josh Spano of the Southwest Pennsylvania Commission will join Matt Drzik after the 8:30 news on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the corridor study results regarding Brodhead Road.
Frank Sparks gets your morning started with news at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio.
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The process of upgrading the radio communication systems for Beaver County EMS has been moving forward. However, the direction it is heading has led to the public ire of one company that feels it’s the wrong direction.
EMS director Eric Brewer, at the Commissioners’ work session on March 30, talked about a letter he received from Kenwood Corporation about Brewer’s decision to choose Motorola products for the communications upgrade. Brewer said that the letter called the move a “wrong decision”, but the decision he made is the one he’s sticking with.
“We knew going into this that Motorola is more expensive,” Brewer said, “it’s just that in our opinion it’s a better product.” Brewer added that the system is similar to the units used in adjacent counties such as Allegheny and Butler with their EMS communications.
The Commissioners sided with Brewer’s decision as well: “I think we made it pretty clear,” Jack Manning added. “This is our rationale, and this is what we’re going to do…if you want to buy Kenwoods, go buy Kenwoods.”
“We’d rather not have a bunch of junk on the system,” Brewer declared.
The Commissioners’ next work session is scheduled for April 6 at 10:00 AM
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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Center Township’s tax office will be closed from April 13 to June 7, 2022. The tax collector Kylee Kazil will be on maternity leave, according to officials. Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment during that time may call Kylee 724-622-4775. Payments can be mailed to the tax office or placed in the drop box at the township building.
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(Enon Valley, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting Wednesday morning that they have charged an Enon Valley man after they responded to a domestic incident in Little Beaver Twp. Lawrence County, Pa. on January 15, 2022 at 10:30 PM.
Troopers said in the release that 46-year-old George Feezle III engaged in an argument with a 40-year-old female and the argument escalated into physical violence.
Troopers said that Feezle fled the scene after the incident and charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued for him.
Feezle has been charged with two counts of simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, criminal mischief, and harassment at District Justice Jerry Cartwright Jr.’s Office.
It was also reported in the release that there was a small circular indentation done in the rear-left body of a 2009 Pontiac G6.
The name of the victim and the full location of the incident are not being divulged due to it being an incident of domestic violence
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(South Heights, Beaver County, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that they were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of State Routes 51 and and 151 in South Heights Tuesday night around 6:45 PM.
Upon arriving and investigating Troopers learned that 59-year-old Robert Barth of Georgetown, Pa attempted to turn north onto Pa 51 in the 2017 Ford F-350 pick-up truck that he was operating. Barth turned into the path of a 2009 Audi Avant that was being operated by 57-year-old Scott Christian of Monaca.
Troopers said in the release that both vehicles came to a final rest in the intersection.
Neither driver reported any injuries and Troopers did issue Barth a citation for a stop sign violation.