What does UPMC mean in UNIVERSITIES

UPMC provides a wide range of health services and programs, including primary care, specialty care, acute care, rehabilitative care, long-term and home health services, and more. UPMC also offers a variety of support services as well as research, education, and community outreach initiatives to promote wellness throughout the region.

Yes. UPMC is an integrated global health enterprise affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Through this affiliation, UPMC has access to top medical minds from leading medical schools and hospitals across the country.

UPMC facilities are located in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Ohio, Italy and Ireland. In addition to hospitals and doctor's offices throughout Allegheny County in Pennsylvania, UPMC also has multiple remote locations offering limited clinic hours or specialty services.

Yes. UPMC offers financial assistance options to patients who are unable to pay their bill in full due to extenuating circumstances. These options include payment plans tailored to individual circumstances as well as charity care that may reduce or eliminate out-of pocket costs for patients that meet certain criteria.

UPMC accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program). There may be exceptions based on policy type or geographic coverage; you can verify whether your plan is accepted by contacting your insurance provider directly or speaking with a customer service representative at the nearest facility.

You should seek emergency medical attention if you have serious symptoms such as chest pain; difficulty breathing; sudden confusion or disorientation; seizures; persistent or severe headaches; uncontrolled bleeding; severe abdominal pain or vomiting; a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury; burns requiring immediate medical attention; poisoning from drugs or chemicals; extreme allergic reactions; stroke-like symptoms such as sudden difficulty speaking or movement; difficulty breathing due to choking or other cause that cannot be relieved quickly by self-help measures.

Yes. Appointments can be made directly online via MyUPMC (www.myupmc.com) using your MyChart account information—or by calling 412-586-MYUPMC (412-586-6987). To make an appointment online first select Find Care then enter either your preferred provider's name or search by condition/specialty needed before following the prompts through making your selection and confirming an appointment time that works best for you.

Yes! You can now connect with your provider virtually at any time from wherever it's most convenient for you through MyUpmc Virtual Visits—which offers secure video visits over both smartphones and web browsers from 7am to 11pm daily on weekdays (excluding holidays). During these visits providers may diagnose conditions prescribe medication answer questions resolve concerns recommend follow up treatments—and much more!

Your test results will be sent directly to your doctor who will review them thoroughly before providing feedback during a follow up visit—or you can view open orders results yourself on MyChart within 2 business days after receiving testing at any facility. For questions about any individual test please speak directly with your provider during a follow up visit.

Generally it takes 1—2 business days for forms submitted electronically via MyChart to be processed once received but depending on individual cases processing times may vary so please allow for extra time if necessary when submitting knowledge forms prior to appointments.