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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is an affiliate of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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We offer care in 17 counties across Pennsylvania. Exceptional pediatric care is always close-to-home.
UPMC Children’s Express Care provides walk-in, after-hours care by board-certified pediatricians on evening and weekends.
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After a diagnosis of Bell’s palsy, Sophie found the courage to compete at a gymnastics event with the help of her care provider.
Dr. Friedlander did not discredit our concerns and we are incredibly thankful to have a pediatrician who listens.
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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for ambulatory health care and primary care medical home.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is part of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, ranked 8th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals.
The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up exposed areas. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and clothing with a tight weave and look for shady spots. Sunscreen works best when applied 15-20 minutes prior to heading outside, every two hours, and after getting out of the pool (towel dry and reapply). It is important to apply enough sunscreen – adults usually need about 1 ounce for good coverage. The most intense sun exposure happens between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but since damaging UV rays can penetrate clouds, even on an overcast day, sunscreen is needed. The SPF should be at least 30 and protect against UVA and UVB rays.
Overall, sunscreen lotion is the best way to go. Lotions offer more protection because you can tell how much you are putting on your skin. Sprays are a fire hazard and may have health risks from accidentally inhaling its fumes during application. Spray is not recommended, but if that is the only sunscreen you have on hand, make sure to spray the sunscreen onto your hands and then rub it onto your skin and face. Be sure to avoid getting the spray into your eyes or mouth.
Did you know that teens who use tanning beds before the age of 18 have an increased risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 85 percent? In addition to this scary statistic, 20 minutes in a tanning bed is equal to spending three hours at the beach with no sun protection – and UV light is a carcinogen, which is just as harmful as cigarette smoke. Also, having an immediate family member with melanoma, such as a parent or sibling, actually increases your risk of developing the disease.
Tanning greatly affects your appearance later in life. It causes your skin to age faster, resulting in wrinkles, age spots and leathery-looking skin.
There are safer alternatives that mirror the same tan look, except without leathery skin, unattractive moles or skin cancer risks, such as spray tans or tanning lotion.
Remember, tanning beds aren’t worth the risks. Love the skin you’re in!
The “ABCDE criteria” for detecting abnormal moles that require further evaluation:
Most experts agree that the “E” for “evolving” is the single most important sign of a worrisome mole. The “ugly duckling” rule advises that any mole that doesn’t look like the rest should be immediately evaluated. In addition to a change in color or size, other symptoms such as bleeding, crusting, itching, or pain may signal a mole becoming abnormal.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
Learn more about UPMC Patient Portals.
By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Stonewood Commons II 103 Bradford Road, Suite 200 Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.