A Second Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic is Open at UPMC Children’s South

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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, including a lead gift from Elizabeth L. and John P. Surma, families who reside in communities south of Pittsburgh now have quicker and easier access to mental health care through the new Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic at UPMC Children’s South in South Fayette Township. This family-friendly clinic offers […]

Judy Nyssen Leaves a Legacy of Comfort for Young Brain Care Patients

Judy Nyssen

UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation recently received a gift from the estate of Judy Nyssen. The gift brings new innovative technology to UPMC Children’s Brain Care Institute. Judy’s gift will make life a little easier for children undergoing treatment for neurological disorders. UPMC Children’s Brain Care Institute (BCI) is comprised of a dedicated team of over […]

Philanthropy Supports Integrated Behavioral Health: Meet Dr. Alexandra Bobb

Philanthropy supports behavioral health for children with chronic conditions. Alexandra Bobb, PhD, NCSP, recently joined the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI), Hepatology and Nutrition and the Colorectal Center for Children as pediatric psychologist. The role, funded in part by philanthropy, allows Dr. Bobb to support children and adolescents served by the GI Division’s Pediatric IBD Center and the Colorectal Center for […]

Recap: A Conversation with UPMC Children’s

On April 6, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation hosted an interactive discussion on the current state of children’s behavioral health and the effects of the pandemic, including how philanthropy is delivering improved care for our patients.