Your Gifts at Work

Jan 11, 2024

Harrisburg University and UPMC Unveil the New UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University

The 11-story UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University, located at 222 Chestnut St. in downtown Harrisburg, features skills labs, simulation spaces, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, classrooms and auditoriums that support education and research in advanced manufacturing, pharmacology, exercise science, physical therapy and the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg.

FULL story >

Jan 11, 2024

UPMC Memorial hosts Veteran’s Day event

In York, UPMC Memorial held a ceremony for staff, patients, and visitors. They do this every year and UPMC leaders say they make a special effort to recruit and retain veterans. Michelle Del Pizzo, President of UPMC Memorial said, “They come out of, you know, positions and within the military and they have to make that transition. And we really value their leadership skills, their appreciation for our country, their diversity.” Before the event, the planning committee sold small American flags as a fundraiser for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation’s Helping Hands fund.

FULL story >

Jan 11, 2024

Woman fights breast cancer diagnosis while husband is treated for leukemia

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Pamela Prowell, 54, is a childcare director and has two adult children. Pamela and her husband, Thomas Prowell, were married for 30 years. In February 2022, Thomas found out he was diagnosed with leukemia, and soon after, in May 2022, Pamela found out she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

FULL story >

Jan 11, 2024

UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Awarded Funding from the Memorial Health Fund of YCCF

Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, recently awarded over $477,000 in grants to twenty-one York County organizations to address compelling health issues of the residents of York and its surrounding communities. “These grants target many basic needs for struggling families and offer a range of unique services from agencies looking to provide an innovative approach to their work,” said, Michelle Hovis, Chair of the Memorial Health Fund Board.

FULL story >

Dec 28, 2023

City & State's 2023 Pennsylvania Impact Award

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is thrilled to announce that our esteemed President, Jessica Ritchie, has been named as a recipient of City & State's 2023 Pennsylvania Impact Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving the lives of Pennsylvanians through community service, volunteerism, diversity initiatives, advocacy efforts, and innovation. City & State celebrated the Pennsylvania Impact honorees at a special event held on December 12th at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing.

FULL story >

Apr 14, 2023

McCormick Library Renovation

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation was fortunate to be able to support the Dauphin County Library System McCormick Library through a major renovation, allowing them to serve those in need through their collaboration with UPMC Central Pa. Mission Effectiveness, taking health care beyond the doors of UPMC in Central Pa. hospitals, clinics, and offices.

FULL story >