UPMC PINNACLE FOUNDATION
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation exists to provide resources to meet the needs of our most vulnerable patients, promote health and lifelong wellness in our communities, and support our workforce so we can attract, train, and retain the best and brightest talent at UPMC in Central Pa.
Grateful Patient Story
Honoring Dr. Abrishamchian and the Cardiology Team at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
“Through the process, no matter how scared I was for being so young and this being so unexpected, every health professional did everything they could to make sure I was comfortable.”
Dec 08, 2022
Eight-year-old sells artwork to buy toys for sick children
Eight-year-old Anderson Yinger is bringing some extra holiday cheer to the UPMC Children’s Hospital in Harrisburg and he does it by drawing pictures. Anderson Yinger came up with the idea last year to sell his drawings after watching his dad sell some household items on eBay. “And I went to my mom and I started talking about ‘I want to sell this on eBay and I want to get money to buy toys,’” said Yinger. But, instead of buying toys for himself, he came up with a new plan.
Nov 23, 2021
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation committed to improving Community Health in Dauphin County
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is committed to improving community health by supporting programs like CDSD NutriPacks in the Central Dauphin School District.

717: Licensed to Heal Spring Gala
March 4, 2023 ·
Your mission, which we hope you accept, is to attend the 717: Licensed to Heal Spring Gala, a secret agent-inspired evening of casino fun benefiting the Ernest R. McDowell Health Career Scholarship Fund for students in the greater Harrisburg area. Proceeds of the 2023 gala will strengthen workforce development by supporting the Auxiliary’s longstanding commitment to providing for health education in UPMC Central Pa. Additional information, sponsorships, and reservation details can be found at www.bidpal.net/2023PHAgala If you were a past recipient of the Ernest R. McDowell Health Career Scholarship please contact us to share your story by contacting us at pn_foundtion@upmc.edu.