UPMC Pinnacle Foundation News

Mar 31, 2022
PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in support of the UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pa. (CAC), the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation will be deploying hundreds of blue pinwheels to 5 hospital locations through Central Pa. The blue pinwheels represent the carefree and bright childhood that most children should have, but some are robbed of. By acknowledging abuse, and raising awareness, we can create conversations around prevention.

Mar 10, 2022
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Staff Member Recognized as Central Penn Business Journal Announces 2022 Health Care Heroes
Central Penn Business Journal has selected the ICU lead team and two employees from UPMC in Central Pa. as 2022 Health Care Heroes recipients.
Mar 10, 2022
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and Peyton Walker Foundation unveil the 4-Minute City in Cumberland County
Creating a Network of Connected AED Units & Culture of Response To Decrease Time-to-Defibrillation & Save Lives

Jan 05, 2022
Appreciate Great at UPMC in Central Pa
Appreciate Great celebrated over 10,600 UPMC in Central Pa employees in 2021.

Nov 23, 2021
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation aims to build a Community Closet at UPMC Lititz through the Extraordinary Give
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation will be participating in the Lancaster County Community Foundation Extraordinary Give this year for the first time with a very specific goal: to build a small, but mighty Community Closet for those in need at UPMC Lititz.

Nov 23, 2021
1st Annual Day of Gratitude aims to inspire and empower healthcare heroes in Central PA.
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation’s goal for the 1st Annual Day of Gratitude was to collect as many incredible stories and words of thanks from UPMC of Central Pa patients as possible — to share life-changing generosity that helps spark courage and strength and reminds us why our caregivers are so important. It has been a challenging time for doctors, nurses, frontline workers, and staff, and it is impossible to overlook the power of gratitude, positivity, and encouragement.