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UPMC Government Affairs: Advocating for Health Care & Research

The Office of Government Affairs serves as the liaison between UPMC and state and federal policymakers. Government Affairs aims to increase awareness of UPMC's advanced treatment technologies, latest research, educational outreach, and cutting-edge clinical care while emphasizing the need for adequate funding to support the numerous programs UPMC employs.

UPMC also advocates for legislation that supports our mission of bringing high-quality therapies to patients, working to improve access to services, and supporting those in our community.


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Advocating for Our Community – Spotlight Features

UPMC North Central Pa. President Speaks on Rural Health Initiatives
UPMC North Central Pa. President Speaks on Rural Health Initiatives
UPMC Washington Welcomed Federal and Local Leaders
UPMC Washington Welcomed Federal and Local Leaders
UPMC Western Maryland Welcomes Congresswoman and Representatives
UPMC Western Maryland Welcomes Congresswoman and Representatives

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  • 1,300 students go to David L. Lawrence Convention Center to learn about medical careers - Hosted by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC CHP Opens Second Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic
  • Advanced Pediatric Emergency Care in Greene County
  • UPMC Hillman Completes Extensive Renovation to Expand Patient Access in Washington, Pa.
  • UPMC Greene cuts ribbon for new ambulance bay canopy
  • UPMC Passavant-Cranberry Unveils Major Campus Transformation
  • UPMC Washington Provides UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology Care
  • UPMC Continues to Advance Behavioral Health Services Locally in Lawrence and Mercer Counties
  • UPMC Washington Expands Pediatric ER Access
  • UPMC Jameson Expands Behavioral Health Care in the Region
  • UPMC Horizon Completes Work on Project to Expand Cancer Care
  • Pittsburgh paramedics now carry whole blood for trauma care
  • UPMC Hamot's Future Frontliners gives students hands-on experience
  • UPMC Children’s Expands Pediatric Specialty Care in Erie
  • Erie Police Crisis Car Expands in partnership with UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
  • UPMC donates $300K to Central PA Food Bank for holiday meals
  • UPMC brings medicine to the patient with mobile unit
  • UPMC expands neurological services for Lancaster County residents
  • UPMC Children’s Expands Emergency Transport Services in Harrisburg
  • New UPMC center for addiction recovery opens in Central Pa.
  • UPMC in Central Pa. Hosts Women’s Cancer Survivorship Conference
  • UPMC and STAT MedEvac Establish Critical Care Transport Base at UPMC Muncy
  • UPMC, community partners partner for veterans' meal program
  • UPMC Altoona hosts student education fair to promote career options
  • UPMC Altoona Opens Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pod
  • UPMC Bedford holds annual diabetes education day
  • UPMC Somerset hosts career tour for Shade-Central students exploring medical fields
  • UPMC Western Maryland recognizes Emily Bennett as October DAISY


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