Allegheny Health Network Planning New Pittsburgh-Area Hospital

PITTSBURGH, PA — Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health plan to build a full-service hospital in Washington County near Pittsburgh.

The new 150,000 square-foot medical center will be located at the Southpointe II business park in Cecil Township. It will replace the existing AHN Canonsburg Hospital.

“For more than a century, Canonsburg Hospital and its dedicated caregivers have provided this community with exceptional health care services, and that legacy is foundational to our vision for this beautiful new facility and the critical role it will play in improving the health and wellness of our patients,” Allegheny Health Network president Mark Sevco said in a statement.

“We are excited to get started on this important next chapter for AHN in Canonsburg and Washington County and to making world class health care even more accessible to those who live here.”

The cost of the project was not disclosed.

Construction is anticipated to start in early 2027, with an anticipated opening in 2029. The 10-acre property sits at the intersection of Town Center Way and Mylan Boulevard, overlooking Interstate 79.

The new hospital will offer primary, emergency, surgical and critical care services. The campus will also include a medical office building housing various physician offices and outpatient clinics.

AHN Canonsburg was established in 1904 and has operated at its current Medical Boulevard location since 1983.

Washington County’s population, now approximately 211,000, has experienced minimal-to-moderate growth over the past decade; however, the communities around Canonsburg — including Cecil Township (up 12% over the previous Census period), Chartiers Township (up 10%), North Strabane Township (up 8%) and Peters Township (up 4%) — have experienced considerably more growth, with continued population gains expected in the coming decade, according to projections from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.

Canonsburg Hospital’s service area also is home to approximately 115,000 Highmark health plan members.

The new AHN Canonsburg Hospital is projected to create hundreds of additional permanent healthcare jobs upon full operation, in addition to hundreds of construction jobs during its development.

Approximately 400 current employees at AHN Canonsburg will transition to equivalent roles at the new facility, ensuring continuity of care and employment. Many of those clinicians will be tapped to help design elements of the new facility.

“We understand that a remarkable patient experience begins with an exceptional working environment for our dedicated physicians, nurses, and caregivers at every level," said Bethany Casagranda, DO, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at AHN.

“We look forward to engaging with our care teams in shaping the design and functionality of this new hospital. Their insights and experience will ensure we create a facility that fully supports their talents and capabilities for delivering the highest quality care possible.”

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