In brief: New neurology chief at St. Clair, covid-19 relief and more in the South Hills – TribLIVE

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St. Clair Hospital welcomes new chief of neurology

St. Clair Hospital has appointed noted neurologist Maxim D. Hammer, M.D., MBA, as its new chief of neurology.

Hammer joins St. Clair from UPMC, where he held numerous titles, including vice chairman, clinical affairs, Department of Neurology; clinical director of neurology; and director of stroke Services at UPMC Mercy Hospital, where he helped develop the Stroke Clinic. Hammer founded and directed the Neurosonology lab, which provides outpatient and inpatient services, using carotid duplex and transcranial ultrasonography.

He earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College, Albany, N.Y., and completed his neurology residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he was elected chief resident. He also completed a Vascular Neurology Fellowship at UPMC. Hammer holds an executive healthcare masters degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business. He is an associate professor, Department of Neurology, at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Hammer is board-certified in neurology, as well as in vascular neurology.

Covid-19 relief funding

Fire and EMS companies in the South Hills will share more than $200,000 in state grants awarded to offset operational expenses related to covid-19.

State Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) said the grants awarded by the Office of State Fire Commissioner are necessary to help first responders continue operating as they face additional expenses and a loss of fundraising.

The awards are as follows:

Baldwin Emergency Medical Services Inc.: $23,973

Baldwin Independent Fire Co. No 1: $24,520

Baldwin Emergency Medical Services Inc.: $24,238

Brentwood Volunteer Fire Company: $20,752

Brentwood Emergency Medical Services: $15,048

Mount Oliver Hook and Ladder Company: $23,288

Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Co.: $25,068

South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Co.: $22,094

Whitehall Fire Co.: $25,342

Readshaw said the funding may be used for operational expenses such as apparatus repair, fuel, personal protective equipment, utilities, insurance and lost revenue related to pandemic restrictions. It may also be used for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment and property or other expenses needed to prevent the spread of disease.

The funds must be used for expenses initiated on or after March 6 and completed on or before Dec. 30 to be eligible for the grant program.

Virtual Turkey Trot 5K

Bethel Park Recreations 2020 Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk is offering individuals of all ages the chance to participate in the fun annual event being held virtually this year.

Those registered can run their race between Nov. 8-30.

Registration cost is $40 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.

Each participant will receive a bib number, finisher certificate, finisher medal and T-shirt. Shirts and medals will be shipped the week of Nov. 30.

To register, stop by the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park, 15102, or visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/BethelPark/ThanksgivingDayBethelParkRecreationTurkeyTrot5KRunWalk.

For questions or more information, call Bethel Park Recreation at 412-831-1328.

Womens Business Network

Part networking group, part mastermind group, Womens Business Network provides members with the tools to be successful while expanding her circle of influence and marketplace.

All professional women are welcome to attend a meeting as a guest at no charge. Many meetings are being held virtually, so check with a local chapter representative for more information.

The Mt. Lebanon Chapter meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. The next meeting is Oct. 27. To find out more, contact chapter representative Marlene Will-Knapp at 412-833-9279.

The South Hills Chapter meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 8 a.m. To find out more, contact chapter representative Katie Martin at 724-288-1819.

The All Virtual Chapter meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact Jennifer at 412-908-1663.

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