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UPMC Government Affairs: Advocating for Health Care & Research

The Office of Government Affairs serves as the liaison between UPMC and state and federal policymakers. Government Affairs aims to increase awareness of UPMC's advanced treatment technologies, latest research, educational outreach, and cutting-edge clinical care while emphasizing the need for adequate funding to support the numerous programs UPMC employs.

UPMC also advocates for legislation that supports our mission of bringing high-quality therapies to patients, working to improve access to services, and supporting those in our community.


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Advocating for Our Community – Spotlight Features

UPMC Commits to Strengthening Pittsburgh EMS Through New Five-Year Partnership
UPMC Commits to Investing in Pittsburgh EMS
UPMC Kane Welcomes Regional and State Officials for Conversation on the Future of Rural Health Care
UPMC Kane Hosts Leaders to Discuss Future of Rural Health Care
UPMC Bedford President Highlighted Efforts Toward Bridging Rural Health Care Gaps
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  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Washington Adds Linear Accelerator
  • UPMC Jameson Brings Cardiac CT and MRI Services
  • UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Hosts First-Ever Beauty Clinic for Cancer Survivors
  • UPMC Marks a Decade of Transforming Health Care in Lawrence and Mercer Counties
  • UPMC Washington Brings Advanced Neurosurgical Expertise to Hospital Patients Through New Teleconsultation Service
  • UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program Ranks No. 1 in Pa., Top 2% in Nation
  • UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Tower Construction Enters Home Stretch
  • Speakers honor organ donors during 'Celebration of Life' at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh
  • UPMC Horizon earns 'A' safety grade from The Leapfrog Group
  • UPMC Provides $10 Million for Pittsburgh’s EMS Fleet
  • UPMC Passavant Enhances Cancer Care with New Linear Accelerator
  • expERIEnce Children's Museum to host first Teddy Bear Clinic with UPMC
  • UPMC Jameson School of Nursing at UPMC Hamot Launches New Program
  • UPMC Chautauqua Hosts Pediatric Nurse Training
  • UPMC Hamot Marks 15 Years of Affiliation with UPMC
  • Community Partners Work Together to Combat Homelessness in Erie County
  • UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Brings Pediatric Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Services to Erie
  • UPMC Harrisburg Has Received the Highest Level of Stroke Care Certification
  • UPMC Magee-Womens Expands Obstetrics and Gynecology Services in Central Pa.
  • UPMC Expands Women’s Behavioral Health Services in Camp Hill
  • UPMC Lititz Recognized for Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening
  • Two Thousand Lives Touched: UPMC Lititz Surgeon Performs Milestone Robotic Surgery
  • UPMC Williamsport opens expanded cardiac rehab gym with ribbon-cutting ceremony
  • UPMC Muncy, STAT MedEvac Mark New Chapter in Emergency Care
  • Two UPMC Critical Access Hospitals Recognized with 5-Star Ratings
  • Four regional UPMC hospitals earn American Heart Association awards for stroke care
  • UPMC Sports Medicine honors student-athletes’ recovery journeys
  • UPMC Expands Heart Device Clinic Services in Wellsboro and Mansfield
  • UPMC Williamsport Celebrates Completion of New Interventional Radiology Suite
  • UPMC Hillman Expands Prostate Cancer Treatment at UPMC Altoona
  • UPMC Hillman expands Pluvicto radiopharmaceutical therapy in Altoona
  • Tussey students learn about EMS opportunities from Dr. David Horton, director of emergency medicine at UPMC Memorial
  • UPMC Somerset Earns Top Marks from Patients
  • UPMC Hillman expands Pluvicto radiopharmaceutical therapy in Altoona
  • Tussey students learn about EMS opportunities from Dr. David Horton, director of emergency medicine at UPMC Memorial
  • UPMC Somerset Earns Top Marks From Patients
  • Rural Healthcare Roundtable Discussion Hosted at UPMC Western Maryland
  • UPMC Western Maryland earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
  • UPMC Western Maryland employees help at Rescue Mission as part of MLK Day of Service


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