UPMC Children’s Earns Top 10 National Ranking
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has been named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026-2027, earning a place among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals. In addition, UPMC Children’s is nationally ranked in all 11 pediatric specialties surveyed. This recognition reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, researchers, […]
UPMC Children’s Leads Historic Melanoma Trial
Although melanoma is one of the most common cancers in adults, it remains very rare in children and teens. For decades, kids have been excluded from major clinical trials. As a result, physicians historically relied on adult data to guide treatment decisions for pediatric patients despite clear biological differences. A landmark clinical trial at UPMC […]
Silver Linings: Luca’s Battle With Cancer
In the fall of 2023, Luca was a busy sophomore in high school when he began experiencing pain in his jaw. Luca’s parents, Kara and Dominic, took him to a dentist and oral surgeon, but the specialists were unable to determine the cause of Luca’s pain. Shortly thereafter, Luca noticed strange bruising on his arm. […]
Crew’s Story of Strength and Recovery
It was a normal summer day in late July 2025. Demetrius and Madison were home in Plum with their three children, Mila, 7, Levi, 3, and Crew, 9 months. Crew, an easygoing baby, was in his highchair when his parents heard him make a strange sound. Madison lifted Crew from his highchair, noticing how tired […]
Plans Unveiled to Expand Behavioral Health Services at UPMC Children’s South
Last year, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh announced the opening of a Behavioral Health walk-in clinic at UPMC Children’s South in South Fayette Township. Now, thanks in part to visionary philanthropic leadership from several donors, UPMC Children’s is unveiling plans to further expand pediatric behavioral health services at this location, transforming how families access health […]
Planning With Purpose: Meet Meredith Gray
Meredith Ann Gray spent her life in service to others. An educator, world traveler, and public servant, Meredith believed deeply in equitable access for all. Through a planned gift to the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children’s, Meredith affirmed this belief by committing funds to ensure children receive care regardless of their family’s ability to […]
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Announces New Board Leadership
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation announced today the naming of Gregory J. Weimer as chair of its Board of Trustees and Jake Ploeger as vice chair.
Celebrating What We Made Possible Together
As This Moment: Put a Child’s Future First reaches its close, we are proud to celebrate the incredible progress donors helped make possible for kids and families at UPMC Children’s. Across clinical care, research, patient experience, and community health, your generosity helped to put a child’s future first.
A Heart Made of Steel
Kendall’s Story — As told by Kendall’s parents, Jamie and Andy Three years ago, at our 20-week anatomy scan, we received the tough news that our unborn daughter had multiple congenital heart defects. In that moment, we felt the clouds move in overhead. We were directed to UPMC Children’s by our local hospital in Harrisburg. […]
Driving Hope, One Hole at a Time: Bruce Berman’s Golf Marathon Fundraiser
Bruce Berman leads the charge for the annual Golf Marathon at Chartiers Country Club benefitting UPMC Children’s. Since launching the event, Bruce and his team have golfed more than 1,000 holes and raised more than $300,000 to support the Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Clinic at UPMC Children’s. The Hope for Boo Endowment The marathon benefits the […]