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Keep up with the latest news highlights at UPMC Children's below.

➡️Police Patches Delivered to Cancer Patient (Facebook)

Joshua is an 8-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a police officer. Currently, he is receiving treatment at UPMC Children’s, bravely battling leukemia. After posting to social media that he likes to collect police patches, Joshua has received hundreds of patches in the mail from police departments across the country.

➡️Super Bowl surprise: Cancer patient at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh gets tickets to game (wtae.com)

A cancer patient who was finishing up a day of chemotherapy at UPMC Children's received a huge surprise when he was told he would be going to the Super Bowl.

➡️New President Named for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (UPMC.com)

UPMC announced the appointment of Diane Hupp as the new president of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Hupp began her career at UPMC Children’s 36 years ago as a volunteer. Through the years, she served in various administrative leadership roles, to most recently serving in a dual role as chief nursing officer and vice president of Patient Care Services and vice president of Operations. 

➡️Steelers LB T.J. Watt partners with New Era to raise money for UPMC (USA Today)

Pittsburgh Steelers lineman T.J. Watt has partnered with New Era and the Steelers to make a new limited edition knit beanie. $5 from each sale benefits the UPMC Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund. 
Check out the video of T.J.’s visit and learn more about the philanthropic work he and his fiancée Dani do at UPMC Children’s.

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