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About UPMC Shadyside

UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital that has been serving the residents of Pittsburgh and the tristate area since 1866.

UPMC Shadyside offers primary medical care, physician and nursing education, and a broad range of specialties that include:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Geriatrics
  • Vascular medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • And more

UPMC Shadyside's medical staff includes nearly 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, with offices at the hospital and throughout the community.

Magnet Recognition Program®

UPMC Shadyside earned Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the fourth time. Receiving Magnet Recognition® is one of the highest achievements a hospital can obtain in professional nursing.

It demonstrates:

  • Nursing excellence.
  • A commitment to quality patient care.
  • A healthy work environment.

Building Relationships That Work

Through connections with community organizations, UPMC is breaking down barriers to employment.

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