5/27/2025
Washington, Pa. – UPMC Washington has expanded pediatric emergency care services in partnership with nationally ranked UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, ensuring that children in Washington County and surrounding areas have convenient access to specialty care when in the emergency department.
The new emergency department affiliation builds upon the longstanding joint venture between UPMC Washington and UPMC Children’s Hospital, further enhancing Washington Hospital's growth and development since becoming UPMC Washington in June 2024. This collaboration began with the establishment of UPMC’s Children’s Express Care at UPMC Washington in August 2014, followed by the opening of UPMC Children’s Specialty Care Center Washington in September 2020.
“Our affiliation with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh empowers our team to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time for every pediatric emergency patient,” said Brook Ward, president, UPMC Washington. “Our emergency department is staffed by clinicians specially trained in pediatric care and equipped with the necessary resources, ensuring children of all ages receive the high-quality, timely treatment they need.”
“UPMC Children’s is proud to grow in this community — delivering trusted care for kids, right where families live,” said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children’s Hospital. “The need for pediatric services has increased in Washington County, reflecting both a direct response to community needs and UPMC’s ongoing commitment to expanding essential specialty care services locally.”
The UPMC Washington emergency department is trained and equipped to treat acute and chronic problems, including acute illnesses, exacerbations of chronic problems and all types of injuries. An attending-level emergency physician is on duty for direct patient care and supervision of all patients seen in the emergency department 24 hours a day, seven days a week. UPMC Washington providers can now easily consult with board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians at UPMC Children’s via emergency department-to-emergency department phone consultations — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The new affiliation enables pediatric patients to seamlessly connect with more than 400 physicians across 33 subspecialties at UPMC Children’s for follow-up appointments. These appointments can be conveniently scheduled before the patient and parent leave UPMC Washington’s emergency department. This streamlined process, which acts as a concierge service, enhances the patient and family experience by providing specialized care coordination.
UPMC Children’s Specialty Care Center Washington, located next to the emergency room entrance at UPMC Washington, provides access to a broad range of pediatric subspecialists. This summer, the center will expand its offerings to include rheumatology, building on the recent addition of orthopedics. Current services include cardiology, Down Syndrome care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, urology, and Children’s Express Care.
Children’s Express Care at UPMC Washington offers after-hours and weekend care for minor injuries and illnesses. Staffed by UPMC Children’s physicians, the center operates from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
To learn more about the appropriate level of care for your child, review our treatment guide. For more information about UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh services in Washington County, visit CHP.edu.