Amenities at UPMC Shadyside

For your convenience, bank machines are available in 2 locations:

• Cancer Pavilion, 1st Floor, near the visitor elevators.
• Shadyside Medical Building, 1st Floor, across from the Hopwood Library.
• UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Ground Floor, near the gift shop.

In collaboration with Central Blood Bank, UPMC Shadyside houses an on-site blood donation center. The blood donation center helps to ensure that an adequate blood supply is available for those in need.

Every Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., our weekly blood drive is open to all patients, families, and staff.

For more details or for an appointment, call toll-free 1-866-366-6771.

An interfaith chapel is located in Posner Tower on the 1st Floor.

Prayer books, Bibles, and electric Sabbath candles are available on request.

Cafeteria

Location: Posner Tower, 1st Floor, across from Lori's Gifts.

Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner:

• Monday through Friday – 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Weekends – 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Holidays – 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Features:

• Traditional meals
• Takeout items
• Full menu available until close

West End Café

Location: West Wing Lobby at UPMC Shadyside.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Weekends – Closed
• Holidays – Closed

Features:

• Specialty drinks
• Salads
• Sandwiches

Café at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Location: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Level 1.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Weekends – Closed

Features: Both cold and hot foods

Vending areas

Vending machines with cold food items are located throughout the UPMC Shadyside campus.

Use of the UPMC guest network (WiFi) at UPMC Shadyside is free of charge.

• Devices are able to connect to the Internet via the public WiFi network.
• You will be required to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy each time you access the Internet.

The Hopwood Garden and atrium is off of the Ground Level of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Shadyside.

The Japanese Garden is located in front of the Main Entrance (Centre Avenue) at UPMC Shadyside.

Lori's Gifts at UPMC Shadyside

Location: Posner Tower, 1st Floor.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Weekends – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Holidays – Closed

Phone: 412-864-6781

To shop and order items for your loved ones, visit our online shop.

Download this sample order form (PDF) for more information.

Lori's Gifts at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Location: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Ground Level, off the Lobby.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Weekends – Closed
• Holidays – Closed

Phone: 412-623-4654

Features:

• Specialty lotion for cancer patients
• Inspirational gifts
• Jewelry and handbags
• Greeting cards
• Magazines
• Snack food and other sundry items

The Hopwood Library is located on the First Floor of the West Wing Concourse.

It offers a wide selection of books, pamphlets, magazines, newsletters, and videos in commonly used language about:

• Diseases
• Chronic conditions
• Drugs
• Tests and procedures
• Treatments
• Wellness

Computers (including wheelchair-accessible) are available for online searches.

Professional library staff can help patients and visitors find the information they need. The library has alcoves for more private viewing or reading and photocopy services are available.

The Hopwood Library is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 412-864-6781.

The Hulme Meditation Area is a quiet place for reflection and relaxation.

It is located near the Hopwood Garden and atrium on the Ground Level of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.