Investing in Our Communities

As the largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC contributed more than $50 billion to the state’s economy in 2023. In addition to our 100,000 employees, we are continually investing in our communities and helping to create jobs. Our economic impact includes:

Accounting for more than a quarter of the statewide economic impact of Pennsylvania hospitals.
Supporting nearly 184,000 total jobs directly and indirectly (estimated).
Adding approximately 5,200 new union jobs during hospital construction projects.
Providing $324 million in community spending in 2023.

Read more about our economic impact by the numbers.

Building the Hospitals of the Future

At UPMC, we’re dedicated to delivering world-class care by providing our patients access to modern facilities, cutting-edge technology, and the latest equipment. Last year, we invested nearly $1 billion to support improvements in buildings, technology, and access to services.

UPMC Presbyterian

Scheduled to open in 2026, the expansion of UPMC Presbyterian will continue to provide Life Changing Medicine from our world-renowned physicians and clinical teams. The 17-story building will include 636 state-of-the-art patient rooms, plus amenities such as rooftop gardens and flexible outdoor spaces.

Learn more about the UPMC Presbyterian expansion and how we’re putting patient care at the center of design.

UPMC Mercy Pavilion

In spring 2023, we celebrated the grand opening of the state-of-the-art UPMC Mercy Pavilion. Home to the UPMC Vision Institute and UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, UPMC Mercy Pavilion is a destination for patients with specialized vision or physical rehabilitation needs.

Discover more about our patient-focused care at the one-of-its-kind UPMC Mercy Pavilion.