Healthcare

Hospitals

The Pittsburgh region offers some of the best hospitals in the nation. That is what publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Modern Maturity found in their annual studies of hospitals around the country. From the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the busiest transplant center in the world, to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, which ranked one of the ten best in the country for pediatric medicine, when it comes to health care, the Pittsburgh region has you covered.

Finding a Doctor

Pittsburgh's hospitals attract some of the finest doctors in the world. Whether you are searching for a general practitioner or a specialist, the Pittsburgh region offers many professionals. To find a doctor, contact the Allegheny County Medical Society or the Pennsylvania Medical Society. For a list of Top Doctors, see Pittsburgh Magazine's City Guide.

Other Healthcare-Related Agencies

Whether you are searching for hospice services or a support group, in need of information about prescription drug programs or mental health agencies, the area offers many agencies to assist you. To find organizations and additional information, go to the Allegheny County Health Department, the United Way of Allegheny County, and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

External Healthcare Resources

• Regional Hospitals

  A comprehensive listing of hospital facilities in Allegheny and surrounding counties from the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance.

• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

  Website of the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, with information on hospitals and facilities in the system, advice on choosing a doctor, and an extensive online health library.

• Allegheny County Medical Society

  ACMS's mission is to provide effective advocacy for the provision of the most appropriate medical care for patients by physicians. The organization works to promote access to effective health care throughout the region and support the advancement of medical science.

• Pennsylvania Medical Society

  The Pennsylvania Medical Society is 20,000 physicians and medical students working together to represent physicians in public venues including the government, insurance companies, and the media; provide Members with timely information, expert services and professional support on medical practice issues; advance public health, public policy, medical science, education, and ethics; advocate for patients.

• City Guide

  Extensive information on hospitals, medical care, fitness, doctors and more at Pittsburgh Magazine's City Guide.

• Allegheny County Health Department

  Information and links to a wide range of human and environmental health topics in Allegheny County.

• United Way of Allegheny County

  As the community’s fundraiser, United Way of Allegheny County streamlines the process of getting dollars to agencies that are impacting critical community needs. Each year, thousands of individuals in hundreds of workplace campaigns find help or give help through United Way. United Way ensures maximum community impact and optimal donor value through high standards of organizational excellence and efficiency, expertise in identifying and addressing community needs, and rigorous review and monitoring of non-profit partners.

• Health Topics at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

  A large collection of online health and wellness resources.