HQ Function

Serves as the primary acute care hospital and administrative center for UPMC Altoona, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services, emergency care, and specialized treatments.

Notable Features:

Campus includes a Level II Trauma Center, advanced cardiac and stroke care facilities, the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, a modern surgical suite, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging services.

Work Culture:

A patient-focused environment emphasizing teamwork, continuous learning, and compassionate care, integrated with UPMC's academic and research-driven approach to medicine. Emphasis on quality and safety.

HQ Significance:

UPMC Altoona is critical to the region's healthcare infrastructure, providing access to specialized medical care that might otherwise require travel to larger metropolitan areas. It's also a major employer in the region.

Values Reflected in HQ: Reflects UPMC's core values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, and Excellence & Innovation in its operations and patient care approach.

Location:

While UPMC Altoona's primary focus is serving Central Pennsylvania, it is an integral part of the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) system, which has a significant international presence, including hospitals and healthcare consulting services in countries like Italy, Ireland, China, and Kazakhstan. UPMC Altoona benefits from the global network's shared medical advancements, research, and best practices, allowing it to bring world-class care to its local community. It contributes to UPMC's overall mission by providing high-quality regional care and participating in system-wide initiatives.

Street Address:

620 Howard Avenue

City:

Altoona

State/Province:

PA

Country:

USA