Living Proof of Donor Impact: Meet Taytum
At 9 days old, Taytum’s life hung in the balance due to a rare heart condition. Learn about her family’s unwavering determination and the extraordinary care provided by UPMC Children’s Heart Institute.
Breaking Ground for the New Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility for its nationally ranked pediatric cardiology program coming in January 2026.
Changing the Future of the Heart Institute: A Testimonial From Joan Stephans
If you’re familiar with UPMC Children’s, you’re likely familiar with the UPMC Children’s Heart Institute. Its ranking of #3 in the nation reflects remarkable outcomes for children impacted by heart disease. But great outcomes for some — or even most — are not enough. The Heart Institute is pushing boundaries until that number is all.
Making Life Easier for Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
Pediatric heart transplantation offers tremendous hope for children facing life-threatening conditions. While often lifesaving, organ transplantation necessitates ongoing follow-up care to screen for rejection.
Physicians in Pursuit of the Self-Healing Heart
In the lab of Bernhard Kühn, MD, new findings offer the potential for use of an existing drug to treat children with heart disease by allowing the heart to heal itself.