Recent events in Mercer County have created understandable questions about where people can turn for care. We want our community to know: UPMC is here, and we remain deeply committed to caring for the people, families, friends, neighbors and loved ones who call this region home.
Dave Patton, President, UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson
For years, UPMC has invested in a regional system of care that serves Mercer and Lawrence counties and beyond. That includes strengthening local services through UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley in Farrell, UPMC Horizon-Greenville, UPMC Jameson in New Castle, outpatient centers and physician practices across the region. We’ve made substantial investments because we believe people deserve access to high-quality care close to home.
Our UPMC hospitals operate 24-7 emergency departments. UPMC Jameson provides around-the-clock interventional cardiology and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing in Heart Attack Care. Families have access to a UPMC Magee-Womens labor and delivery unit at UPMC Horizon, supported by UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh specialists and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit within Mercer County. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and many other programs bring advanced services inside our local communities.
Dr. Jon Henwood, President of the Medical Staff, UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson
We have continued to expand capacity and services in response to changing community needs. In recent years, we have added more inpatient beds at all three UPMC hospitals in the region, expanded emergency department space and treatment areas in Mercer County, enhanced robotic surgery capabilities, introduced advanced cardiac imaging, invested in cancer care and continued expanding behavioral health services. A new UPMC Western Behavioral Health inpatient unit is under construction at UPMC Jameson. In the meantime, inpatient behavioral health is available across UPMC and locally at UPMC Northwest in Venango County, alongside outpatient services embedded in the community.
Just as important as facilities and services are the people who make care possible. Every day, we see our physicians, nurses, therapists, technicians, support staff and countless others step up to care for our communities with skill and compassion. As needs evolve, they continue to adapt and serve. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication, and we know our communities are stronger because of them.
Health care is about more than a single hospital. It is about having access to the right care at the right place at the right time. Through UPMC’s network, people can receive much of the care they need close to home with seamless connection to highly advanced services when they are needed.
Quality matters. Safety matters. Experience matters. We are proud of the outcomes our teams create and the trust our communities place in us every day. We never take that trust for granted.
For people looking to establish care: You can call us at 1-800-533-UPMC (8762) or visit UPMC.com and use the “Schedule an Appointment” feature to get connected with the services that meet your needs.
For health care professionals who share our commitment to serving this region: We are always hiring exceptional people to join our team as we invest in the future of health care. Position openings are updated daily at Careers.UPMC.com.
The needs of a community change over time. UPMC’s commitment does not.
We will continue listening, investing, adapting and caring. Most importantly, we will continue being here for the communities we are privileged to serve.
Sincerely,
Dave Patton, President, UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson
Dr. Jon Henwood, President of the Medical Staff, UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson
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