Giving Back in Honor of Anya
Earlier this year, Sandra and Bob La Mar, founders of the Anya Elyse La Mar Foundation, established an endowment at UPMC Children’s to advance scientific discovery at the Mario Lemieux Institute for Pediatric Cancer Research.
Support Children and Families by Participating in the Legacy Challenge
Hear from Rachel A. Petrucelli, President, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation, and why she and her husband have included the Foundation in their estate plans.
Jack’s Journey with CPTII at UPMC Children’s
Jack is a kind, smart, determined 8-year-old. He is obsessed with playing soccer in his hometown of Fort Gratiot, MI — something his parents, Allison and Matt, thought he might never be able to do.
Grantmakers 2024: Children’s Trust Grants $170,000 for Startup Pediatric Research
Children’s Trust, an exclusive group of rising philanthropists, hosts the Grantmakers meeting every spring. The meeting brings together a group of hand-selected researchers whose work aims at improving pediatric health.
Embedding Behavioral Health in Pediatric Care at UPMC Children’s
The Behavioral Science Division at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is an innovative department that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of care.
Cam Heyward Surprises Porter at Bell Ringing
Watch the heartwarming moment Porter, who has been a patient at UPMC Children’s since 2018, rings the bell to mark the end of his treatment for leukemia.
Why We Walk for Children’s: Patient Champion Stories
Each year, Walk for Children’s brings together thousands of families, staff, and supporters to rally behind patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
This year, Walk for Children’s is on Saturday, June 8. Register today to join in the celebration!
A Full Life: Maxton’s Congenital Heart Defect Story
Born in November 2014, Maxton was immediately rushed to UPMC Children’s Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) for specialty care.
Using AI to Diagnose Ear Infections in Children
As director of the Division of General Academic Pediatrics and president of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics (CCP), Alejandro Hoberman, MD, recently led a team of researchers in developing a new smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately diagnose ear infections in children.
Keith McIntire Recognized with CMN Hospitals Impact Award
Keith McIntire, co-founder of the Dr. Bill Neches Heart Camp for Kids, was recently recognized with this year’s Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals Impact Award.