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UPMC Altoona

Part of the nationally-recognized UPMC health care system, UPMC Altoona is a nonprofit community health care provider with a 390-bed acute-care teaching hospital, several state-of-the-art outpatient centers, a surgery center, and a large local network of health care providers covering over 20 different specialties, with locations across six Pennsylvania counties.

UPMC Altoona offers access to the latest diagnostic procedures, evidence-based therapies, and leading-edge treatments. We serve patients in a 20-county region and our comprehensive programs provide high-level care to patients from across the region.

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Celebrating 10 Years of UPMC in Altoona

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary of becoming UPMC Altoona, we reflect on our greatest accomplishments: serving the community in new and better ways and building a strong workforce that continues to inspire us every day. From bringing advanced stroke treatments and nationally recognized cardiovascular care to building state-of-the-art outpatient centers closer to home, we have invested in bringing life-changing medicine to the Altoona community and will continue to do so.

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

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In partnership with the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Pittsburgh, we provide heart and vascular care of the highest quality here in our community.

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Tele-Town Hall Offered Opportunity to Hear from UPMC Altoona Leaders

In May, UPMC Altoona invited people to join a tele-town hall to learn more about our commitment to the community and our latest initiatives to improve patient care and patient experience. The following UPMC Altoona leaders participated:

  • Jan Fisher, president
  • Michael Corso, vice president, Operations
  • Kiersten Zelnosky, chief nursing officer and vice president, Patient Care Services
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What's Happening at UPMC Altoona

For the latest information about community health programming across the UPMC Altoona region, check out our quarterly calendar of events. Call 814-889-2630 for more information and programming updates.

HealthBeat Minute

HealthBeat Minute segments originally aired on WJAC-TV and feature UPMC Altoona experts providing the latest health news, medical advice, and other helpful information across a wide range of specialties.

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