UPMC Pinnacle Foundation News
Nov 29, 2024
Central Penn College Surgical Tech program earns accreditation
Central Penn College’s Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science program receives accreditation
Nov 29, 2024
UPMC to host open house to hire birthing doulas
“Doulas are trained health care providers who work with patients throughout their pregnancy, during labor and in the postpartum period to provide physical, emotional and informational support,” UPMC said in a news release.
Oct 14, 2024
UPMC Memorial Hospital’s ‘farm-to-hospital’ program provides fresh produce to patients, staff, community
UPMC Memorial’s campus holds a full-time farm that grows hundreds of pounds of produce each week. That produce is then given to patients, staff and the community.
Oct 14, 2024
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Raises $88,000 for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center’s Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio Fund for Clinical Excellence
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation with the support of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa., raised more than $88,000 at the Women’s Cancer Symposium on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Harrisburg. The funds will be added to the Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio Fund for Clinical Excellence that provides funding for advanced cancer research and for patients in need at UPMC Central PA Hillman Cancer Centers.
Oct 14, 2024
Ringing in Hope
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is recognizing every small victory in patients' cancer journeys.
May 29, 2024
Superhero window washers visit UPMC Harrisburg
A trio of superhero window washers suited up Friday as Spiderman, Superman and Captain America to rappel down the side of UPMC Children’s Hospital in Harrisburg. A UPMC Pinnacle Foundation staff member stayed inside the building, dressed as Wonder Woman, mingling with pediatric patients and staff. A pair of therapy dogs, each wearing a superhero outfit, were also on hand.