Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 16, 2025 12:49 P.M.

(Beaver, Pa) Heritage Valley Health System has signed an agreement Thursday morning to join Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health.

The deal includes Beaver and Sewickley hospitals along with their 3,300 employees.

Heritage Valley CEO Norm Mitry called it a “historic monumental day”, adding that it is “a turning point that will greatly benefit the people we serve in this region and the hundreds of exceptional caregivers at Heritage Valley who work so heroically every day to deliver great care and comfort to those in need.”

According to the announcement, AHN and HVHS will make “significant investments over the next 10 years to improve the health of the community through enhanced clinical services, facility upgrades and IT infrastructure investments.”

Mark Sevco, president of AHN states “HVHS has a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality services, and we’re confident that, together, we will continue to make a real difference in the health and wellness of those who live in western Allegheny and Beaver counties.”

David Holmberg, CEO of Highmark Health, said “This affiliation with Heritage Valley reinforces our dedication to providing the communities of Western Pennsylvania with the high-quality, patient-centered care they deserve through our Living Health model, leading to improved health experiences and outcomes for our members and patients.”

Local elected officials also spoke at the conference.

Sara Innamorato, County Executive of Allegheny, displayed excitement to the deal which she referred to as an “acquisition”, stating that additional healthcare is needed as the population is growing on the Western side of Allegheny County.

Beaver County Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp and State Representative Josh Kail also spoke, both referencing the community care and foundation Heritage Valley has built for Beaver County and showing faith that AHN will continue to build off it.

The Beaver and Sewickley medical centers will be the 15th and 16th for Allegheny Health Network.

The deal is now pending Attorney General and FTC approval, which could take up to a year. In the meantime, the organizations will work on integration plans.