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.
How One Man Makes a Difference: The Estate Gift of Larry Fullerton
A donor of ordinary means can make an extraordinary difference through planned giving. This is the inspiring story of Mr. Larry Fullerton, a thoughtful and generous donor who has done just that.
Type 1 Diabetes: Closing in on a Cure
A UPMC Children’s physician-researcher and his team are closer than ever to discovering a new treatment for over 200,000 children, adolescents, and adults living with diabetes in the United States.
Children’s Trust Grants $70,000 for Startup Pediatric Research
Each spring, a group of hand-selected researchers pitch next generation, budding research concepts to members of the Children’s Trust for a chance at winning seed funding to help kickstart their research.
UPMC Children’s Improves Patient Experience With Adaptive Care Team
March is Child Life Month, and Child Life specialists play a vital role in helping children and families feel comfortable, safe, and at ease in our hospital. But not all children’s experiences are the same. For children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental conditions, or behavioral challenges, traditional methods of fostering comfort and calm are not […]
Delivering Healthy Futures for More Than 20 Years
Over the course of 20 years, FedEx Ground has invested in the future of our kids and communities. Their dedicated partnership has provided $1.4 million in support of the care, treatment, research, and cures provided at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh every day.
Frankie’s Story
At 2 weeks, Frankie seemed lethargic and was down nearly two pounds total. Concerned, Frankie’s pediatrician sent the family to the Emergency Department (ED) at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Stories of Hope and Healing: Sean’s Story
I was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma when I was a sophomore in high school. I underwent four intense rounds of chemotherapy and missed four months of school. To say it was a rough time, is an understatement. I lost my hair, I was sick, and I was weak. During that time, I was missing out […]