6/2/2025
WASHINGTON, Pa. — June 1, 2025 marked a significant milestone for UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene: one year since officially joining UPMC. This anniversary represents a celebration of progress, partnership and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care by investing in the health and well-being of the communities of Washington and Greene counties.
In the year since integration, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene have showcased care delivery growth, expanded services and deepened community investment. Highlights include specialty services like spine surgery and neurosurgery, elevated pediatric emergency care and improved staff benefits — all demonstrating a strong commitment to care and collaboration.
“Over the past year, we’ve made tremendous strides in strengthening our foundation as trusted providers of excellent patient care,” said Brook Ward, president of UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. “We’ve honored our legacy while embracing new opportunities to grow and serve our region — together.”
Investing in People and Community
As one of the largest employers in the region, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene have played a vital role in supporting local economic vitality. Since joining UPMC, team members have gained access to expanded medical plan options, a broader home-host network, enhanced career development pathways and a more robust retirement program. These improvements reflect UPMC’s Total Rewards philosophy and its commitment to investing in its people.
Expanding Access to Advanced Care
Since integration, significant progress has been made in expanding close-to-home access to elevated care capabilities — including pediatrics, orthopaedics and specialized surgical services.
“This milestone is especially meaningful because it reflects how we’re embedding and expanding UPMC’s nationally ranked specialty services — including UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Children’s, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and more — right here in our community,” said Ward. “It brings world-class care closer to home for the people we serve.”
A new emergency department affiliation with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh now provides 24/7 consultation access to board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and seamless connections to follow-up care with more than 400 specialists across 33 subspecialties.
The UPMC Children’s Specialty Care Center Washington, located adjacent to the emergency department, is already making a meaningful impact for families in the region, offering expanded services including orthopaedics, and soon, rheumatology.
Further service expansions include the introduction of spine surgery and neurosurgery, additional surgical capabilities with procedures ranging from breast surgery to vascular surgery and the growth of the orthopaedics team with several newly recruited physicians and providers.
Additionally, Washington leadership is collaborating with colleagues at nationally recognized UPMC Magee-Womens for future enhancements to women’s health services.
“There has been so much positive progress happening as a result of our affiliation with UPMC,” said Lawrence Pantuso, vice president, clinical and essential services, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. “The real beneficiaries are our patients who rely on us for their health care needs and our team members who now have exciting new opportunities to build their careers into the future.”
Pantuso continued, “Whether people receive care locally or need advanced care at another UPMC specialty center, access to life-changing care has never been better.”
Continued Access and Support
UPMC Washington, UPMC Greene and local outpatient locations continue to accept most major insurers, including Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, United Healthcare and UPMC Health Plan. If you need more information or have questions about in-network access to UPMC, please call the help line at 1-855-646-8762 or visit http://www.UPMC.com/AccessAnswers.
Looking Ahead
“As we reflect on this first year, we remain focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care while fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered,” said Ward. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished — and even more excited for what’s ahead.”