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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All children six-months and older can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Friedlander did not discredit our concerns and we are incredibly thankful to have a pediatrician who listens.
New to having a child with disabilities, Lori became educated and confident in caring for her daughter by listening to Dr. Gotkiewicz’s explanations and expertise.
Julie is always thrilled to have a knowledgeable, sweet nurse answering her questions and concerns.
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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 6th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals.
Unfortunately, the cold and flu come on with little or no warning. While there is no cure for the common cold or flu, here are some things you can do to help recover faster. If you’re following these tips and your symptoms persist for more than 10 days, you should contact your doctor.
If you’re sick, stay home and take a break from your daily activities until you feel better. Your body will need all your energy to fight off infection.
It’s important to stay hydrated while sick, and water is your best choice of beverage to help thin mucus, break up congestion and prevent fatigue and headaches. While sick, avoid coffee, alcohol and caffeinated sodas.
While you may be tempted to just fall asleep on the couch, you’ll be more comfortable and have a better nap or sleep in your bed. To help you breathe easier while lying down, raise your head by using an extra pillow.
Heat can help ease your sore muscles, and breathing in steam may loosen congestion and help relieve your scratchy throat and stuffy nose.
Having a hot drink like non-caffeinated herbal tea, warm broth or lemon water can help ease your fatigue and sore throat. Mix in a spoonful of honey for cough relief.
While saltwater doesn’t taste good, it helps to loosen mucus and swelling in your throat. Mix in ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water until it’s dissolved.
The warm broth will help ease your sore throat, and research shows that it actually helps calm inflammation in your body, thus reducing your aches and congestion. The calories and protein from its ingredients will provide you with the energy you need to fight off infection.
Available over-the-counter, saltwater sprays add moisture to your nostrils, making it easier to blow your nose. Nasal irrigation gets rid of dry mucus by pouring a saline solution into one nostril and letting it flow out the other, which helps you breathe better.
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 Administrative & Billing Office Pine Center, Suite 450 11279 Perry Highway 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.