October 7, 2020 – UPMC announced it will open a cutting-edge pediatric inpatient unit at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg in November.
UPMC Children’s Harrisburg is a 26-bed unit, including 11 new, private rooms, with each new room designed for universal use. UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh uses universal rooms in its cardiac unit and has seen higher-quality outcomes and high-ranking patient and family experiences, since it eliminates multiple patient transfers.
The new unit will be above the Women and Babies Center and is accessible from a dedicated, secure elevator, UPMC said.
The comprehensive care team at UPMC Children’s Harrisburg will be supported by specialists in Pittsburgh 24/7 through bedside telemedicine, offering real-time consultation with specialty care providers.
This expansion builds on UPMC’s expertise in outpatient pediatric care offered through UPMC Children’s Specialty Care in Lemoyne and UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offices throughout south central Pennsylvania. These locations offer both in-person and same-day virtual appointments.