Awards and Recognitions

UPMC in central Pa. is award-winning in many areas, thanks to the talented, dedicated and amazing men and women we employ.

Our Recognitions Include: 

Top Performer in Cardiovascular Services

• Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for 2017, 2018 and 2019.
• Recognized as Top 10% in Nation for Cardiac Surgery by America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award for 2018 and 2019.
• UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg and West Shore hospitals received the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. 

Ranked Nationally for Diabetes Care

• Our blood sugar control is ranked among the top 10 percent of all hospitals when compared with data across the country

Primary Stroke Center

• Primary Stroke Center Certification by The Joint Commission
• Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ for 2018 and 2019

Leader in Pre-Natal and Maternity Care

• UPMC in central Pa. has earned the Baby Friendly designation, awarded by Baby Friendly USA. UPMC in central Pa. is recognized for offering excellence in maternity services, with a focus on infant feeding and mother/baby bonding.
• UPMC Harrisburg was named one of the Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek safety and quality performance