As of March 16, UPMC has administered over 243,000 COVID-19 vaccines — including more than 22,000 doses during the previous week alone. Across every region it serves, UPMC is… Read more
Category: UPMC Altoona
Every Second Counts: UPMC Police Officers Play Critical Role in Lifesaving Care
In emergency situations, every second counts. When patients experience medical emergencies at UPMC facilities, UPMC police officers are sometimes first to respond. They routinely demonstrate… Read more
Help Is On the Way
UPMC Altoona’s Mobile Crisis Unit hits the road in Blair County to deliver critical mental health care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,… Read more
Acting FAST
With every position at UPMC, there is always an opportunity to learn the signs of stroke and help save a life. Eleven years ago, Elvie… Read more
Strong Foundations: UPMC Altoona Foundation Supports World-Class Care
This is the second piece in a series about the many hospital foundations that support UPMC’s mission to serve the community. Established in 2002, the UPMC… Read more