Dr. Zachary Sheffler, Family Medicine, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Seton Hill University, and earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Sheffler will be joining Park Manor Medical Associates, located at 2201 Park Manor Blvd. in Robinson Town Centre, on July 31, 2023. To schedule an appointment, please call 412-749-6920.

Dr. Ure Laura Mezu-Chukwu, Electrophysiology, received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Morgan State University in Baltimore, and her Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Edison, New Jersey. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Youngstown State University. Dr. Mezu-Chukwu is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and Heart Rhythm Society.

Dr. Mezu-Chukwu will be joining Heritage Valley Medical Group Heart & Vascular Center on August 9, 2023. To schedule an appointment, please call 412-773-4502.

According to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), as many as two out of every three Americans are obese and 23 million Americans are morbidly obese, having a body mass index higher than 40. Because of the current obesity epidemic, more and more people are turning to weight loss, or bariatric, surgery.

If you are 100 pounds overweight and struggle with morbid obesity and related health problems, there is Hope. Weight loss surgeries are safe, effective procedures that are shown to achieve significant, long-term weight loss and improvement in health.

Heritage Valley Sewickley's Hope Bariatrics, the surgical program of Geoff Wilcox, M.D. and Eric Boyle, M.D., provides weight loss surgery services. Our surgeons are advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeons specializing in bariatric surgery since 2003. 

Hope Bariatrics is proud of the following designations and accreditations:

• Accredited Comprehensive Center at Heritage Valley Sewickley with ASMBS and American College of Surgeons
• Highmark Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery
• OptumHealth Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Aetna Institute of Quality for Bariatric Surgery

The program’s high-quality inpatient, postoperative and outpatient follow-up care and patient education provided by Heritage Valley and Hope Bariatrics have led to these recognitions.



The office is located in Sewickley. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 412-741-8862. Click here for more information.

We are proud to announce that the Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing Class of 2023 achieved a 94% NCLEX pass rate! (NCLEX stands for the National Council Licensure Examination, which is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses.) Congratulations to our students and faculty!

Perhaps a new nursing career awaits you! The Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing offers a 20-month Diploma program beginning each fall. Information for the Class of 2026, with classes starting in August 2024, will be available on the website in early September. Applications for the Class of 2026 will be accepted beginning in October.

Please click here to visit our website and learn about our ACEN accredited program. By clicking on the Virtual Forum tab, you will hear from staff about our 100% job placement rate, affordable tuition (1/4 the cost of other colleges and universities!), extensive clinical practice time, small class size and individualized instruction.

You may also contact us at 412-777-6204 or SONadmissions@hvhs.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Heritage Valley Health System Foundation‘s annual Tito Francona Memorial Golf Classic will be held on Monday, August 7, at Olde Stonewall Golf Club in Ellwood City. Proceeds benefit the Tito and Birdie Francona Memorial Endowment Fund, which supports heart and cancer patients at Heritage Valley Beaver. If you would like to golf or sponsor this event, please contact Kim Anastas, Executive Director of the Foundation, at 412-749-7966 or kanastas@hvhs.org.

Over 100 community members, along with Senior Living residents and staff, enjoyed the Heritage Valley Senior Living Community’s Hawaiian Luau last Sunday! The highlight of the day was a show put on by Polynesian hula dancers from the Big Island in Hawaii. Thanks to everyone who participated in this fun event!

If you or a loved one is considering moving to a Senior Living Community, Heritage Valley offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care residences. 

For information or to schedule a personal tour of any of our facilities, please click here to visit our website or call 412-331-6139.