About UPMC Hamot

The Hamot Hospital Association was founded in Erie, PA on Feb. 7, 1881. Hamot opened its doors to the public on July 1, 1881. Today UPMC Hamot is a 445-bed tertiary care facility, regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center.

Supported by more than 650 physicians and nearly 4,000 dedicated employees, UPMC Hamot’s mission is to serve its patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education.

Our superior health care services are continually recognized by notable accrediting bodies. Our organization joined UPMC on February 1, 2011.

Every three years, UPMC hospitals conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). To access the assessments and to learn how the hospitals are addressing important community health needs, click here.

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At UPMC Hamot, innovation is the portal to understanding patient care.

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