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About UPMC Shadyside

UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital that has been serving the residents of Pittsburgh and the tristate area since 1866.

UPMC Shadyside offers primary medical care, physician and nursing education, and a broad range of specialties that include:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Geriatrics
  • Vascular medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • And more

UPMC Shadyside's medical staff includes nearly 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, with offices at the hospital and throughout the community.

Magnet Recognition Program®

UPMC Shadyside earned Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Receiving Magnet Recognition® is one of the highest achievements a hospital can obtain in professional nursing.

It demonstrates:

  • Nursing excellence.
  • A commitment to quality patient care.
  • A healthy work environment.

Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit

View PUBLIC NOTICE: ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit (PDF)

  • UPMC Shadyside was designated as a Magnet organization in 2010, 2015, and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. UPMC Shadyside is now applying for re-designation.
  • Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail and direct mail.
  • Your comments must be received by the Magnet Program Office by January 12, 2025.

NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.

Address:
American Nurses Credentialing Center (Ancc)
Magnet Recognition Program Office
8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492

E-mail: magnet@ana.org

UPMC Community Health Needs Assessments | Community Commitment

Every three years, UPMC hospitals conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). To access the assessments and to learn how the hospitals are addressing important community health needs, click here.