Ariel Memorial CrossFit Fundraiser
This past May, Sonya Silvaggio and her fellow CrossFit enthusiasts hosted the 5th Annual Ariel Memorial WOD (Workout of the Day), a heart-pumping fundraiser to honor Sonya’s late daughter.
A Hospital Reunion, Decades in the Making
When Matt Kocher and Victor Flinko met nearly 20 years ago during their treatments at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, then located in the Oakland neighborhood, they had no reason to believe that they would someday meet again.
Recreation Therapy: Helping Patients Heal Inside and Out
Children and adults who live with visible and non-visible disabilities — whether temporary or permanent — face unique challenges that require unique solutions.
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.
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.
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.
A Forever Bond: Adleigh’s Experience of a Living-donor Liver Transplant
Born with biliary atresia, Adleigh faced a critical diagnosis from day one. But in February, she defied the odds. Adleigh became the 200th recipient of a life-changing gift: a living donor liver transplant.
A Doctor with a Dedication to Repair the World
Dena Hofkosh first arrived at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to complete her pediatric residency and fellowship, but it soon became her professional home for a 40-year career.