Anthony Savannah
President of Passavant Hospital Foundation

President of Passavant Hospital Foundation

           Passavant Hospital Foundation plays a vital role in making UPMC Passavant a world-class hospital in McCandless and Cranberry townships.  The man who oversees its day-to-day operations is Anthony R. Savannah. [Read more…]

          Seneca Valley High School student Annie Walton, 18, is dedicated to her Comfort for Cancer senior project.  She has been making no-sew-tie blankets for young cancer patients at Children’s Hospital.          Thanks to the generous donations that her project has received, Annie has created 83 blankets that will be delivered to these hospitalized kids.  When she started crafting the blankets, her goal was to make 50; she has more than surpassed it. “When I first started, it would take about an hour each. As I made more and got the hang of cutting and tying them, I was able to make them within just 18-25 minutes. It’s still mind-blowing for me knowing that I was able to make so many more blankets than my goal, and I am so thankful,” Annie said.  [Read more…]

By Paula Green

During April, we celebrate Autism Awareness Month; we often see autism represented by puzzle pieces. It is no wonder since this disorder is puzzling to both the medical profession and those who are inflicted with it. In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that approximately 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). [Read more…]

Presidential Collector

         To say that Steve Mihaly of Gibsonia is a presidential collector is a bit of an understatement.  He actually possesses a plethora of presidential pieces.  How many?  According to Steve, his latest estimates are between 20,000-25,000 items.  He began his unique collection at a young age. [Read more…]