Welcoming New Leadership on the Board of Trustees
Learn more about Vanessa and what inspires her to serve UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh so proudly, in her own words.
Philanthropy Supports Individualized Behavioral Health Care
Throughout our hospital, there are many licensed psychologists dedicated to supporting specific service lines.
2023 Walk for Children’s: Celebrating Our First $1 Million Walk
Walk for Children’s, presented by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, reached new heights this year, gathering 4,157 walkers, 255 teams, and 54 sponsors.
Tessa’s Survivorship Story
Tessa’s journey with UPMC Children’s began when she was about to turn 3.
Transforming Children’s Lives through Literacy at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the hospital continues to prioritize literacy initiatives for local children, creating a world of opportunities through the magic of books and stories.
Quick Tips on Preventing Lyme Disease from a UPMC Children’s Physician-Researcher
Andrew Nowalk, MD, PhD, is clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UPMC Children’s and a renowned leader on the diagnosis and care of pediatric Lyme disease cases.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Gun Safety
As a parent, it can be challenging to know how to talk to your children about gun violence and safety. It’s a difficult topic, and many parents may feel ill-equipped to have such talks with their children. However, it’s important to have these discussions to help them feel safe and secure in a world that […]
Meet One Family Supporting UPMC Children’s Excellence in Scleroderma Research
The recent passing of television star Bob Saget has put scleroderma research in the national spotlight – research that’s breaking ground right here at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Meet the Physician Carrying on a 40-year Legacy
UPMC Children’s is a pioneer in pediatric transplantation thanks to the work of renowned physician Thomas Starzl, MD, PhD. During his career, Dr. Starzl led a team of surgeons to perform Pittsburgh’s first liver transplant; launched the first liver transplant program in the nation for adults and children; and found a new drug that would make […]
A Living Miracle
Sasha became a “living miracle” when she received a liver transplant at UPMC Children’s in 1987. Today, she gives back to the hospital that saved her life.