Waynesburg, Pa.– Families in Greene County now have convenient access to nationally ranked pediatric emergency care, thanks to a new emergency department affiliation between UPMC Greene and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This pediatric care partnership makes it possible for children to receive expert, timely treatment without the need to travel.

“For parents, this means peace of mind, and for children, it means healing can begin the moment they walk through the doors of their local hospital,” said Brook Ward, president, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. “This pediatric care affiliation is more than a clinical upgrade — it’s about improving close-to-home access to advanced care.”

Since becoming part of UPMC in 2024, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene have introduced new health care services that directly benefit patients and families, including expanded specialty care and enhanced emergency capabilities. This pediatric partnership marks another meaningful step in UPMC’s broader commitment to community health, specifically addressing the priorities of access to care and navigating resources as outlined in the 2025 Joint Community Health Needs Assessment for UPMC hospitals in Southwest Pa.

Recently, a young patient with a significant arm injury was recently treated at the UPMC Washington emergency department through its new affiliation with UPMC Children’s. The child received expert care without delay — and without leaving the area — highlighting how vital it is to have world-class pediatric expertise available where families live and seek care.

Now, Greene County families can expect the same level of care. UPMC Greene’s emergency department clinicians, trained in pediatric care, can consult 24/7 with board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians at UPMC Children’s. These real-time consultations provide expert pediatric specialty care guidance and coordinated services for next steps in the patient’s care.

Follow-up appointments with more than 400 pediatric specialists across 33 subspecialties can be scheduled before the patient leaves the emergency department, streamlining care and reducing stress during critical moments.

“This affiliation is our commitment to Greene County families,” said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. “We’re here to support children’s health journeys from the emergency room to specialty care — all while keeping families close to home.”

Families in Greene County also benefit from the nearby UPMC Children’s Specialty Care Center Washington, located next to the emergency room entrance at UPMC Washington. The center provides access to a broad range of pediatric subspecialists, including cardiology, Down syndrome care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology and orthopaedics. The center recently expanded its offerings to include rheumatology and neurology, further strengthening the region’s pediatric care network.

In addition, 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 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, providing convenient access when families need it most.

“This is about meeting families where they are,” said Ward. “We’re proud to offer the right care, in the right place, at the right time.”

To learn more about pediatric services at UPMC Washington, UPMC Greene and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, visit www.chp.edu.