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UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Emergency Department
October 8, 2020

UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg to Open Inpatient Pediatric Unit

UPMC will open a cutting-edge pediatric inpatient unit at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, bringing the nationally ranked care from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to families in south central Pennsylvania. 

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh exterior
September 17, 2020

Promotions, Publications, and Awards: Pitt Pediatrics Faculty "Wins" for September 2020

Pitt Pediatrics is pleased to recognize our dedicated faculty for their accomplishments, promotions, and honors in September 2020.

Terence S. Dermody, MD with two female lab technicians looking at lab equipment
September 17, 2020

Dermody Gives Annual Address: "The State of Our Department Is Sound"

On September 10, 2020, Terence S. Dermody, MD, Vira I. Heinz Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, delivered his annual "State of the Department" remarks highlighting accomplishments of the past year and future goals.

Pitt Panther statue outside WPU
August 27, 2020

Pitt Pediatrics Appoints New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders

Pitt Pediatrics announced today the appointment of Drs. Loreta Matheo and Sylvia Owusu-Ansah to new diversity, inclusion, and equity leadership roles.

CPROM Researchers and Staff
June 25, 2020

Liraglutide to Treat Obesity When Lifestyle Change Isn't Enough

In a recent international multi-site study, Pitt Pediatrics researchers led by Silva Arslanian, MD found signficant BMI decrease in obese pediatric patients taking liraglutide.