UPMC Children’s Offers Inpatient Pediatrics at UPMC Hamot

UPMC Children’s inpatient unit at UPMC Hamot provides exceptional care for kids in the Erie region.

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh proudly partners with UPMC Hamot to enhance the delivery of world-class pediatric care in the Erie region through its nine-bed inpatient pediatric unit. This unit ensures that specialized care remains easily accessible to patients and families close to home.

This article is sponsored by UPMC Children’s in Erie.

Conditions Treated at the Children’s Inpatient Unit at UPMC Hamot

At the UPMC Children’s inpatient unit, hospitalists play a key role in your child’s care. The team is trained to see and care for all children for a variety of conditions, including:

Respiratory distress syndromeAsthmaPneumoniaInfluenzaGastroenteritis

The team is also specially trained to care for newborns just after birth. Pediatric hospitalists provide seamless care from admission through discharge, staying in constant contact with your child’s primary care physician.

Playful Comforts for Your Child’s Stay

A hospital stay can be hard on your child and family. The Children’s Inpatient Unit at UPMC Hamot ensures your child is comfortable and well cared for in a child-friendly setting with colorful decor and playful elements.

The unit features a playroom where your child can play games, read books, and socialize with other kids. Each inpatient room also includes a TV and an Xbox™ gaming system to watch movies or play video games. Our goal is to help children and families feel a sense of normalcy in the hospital setting.

Learn More

The Children’s inpatient unit at UPMC Hamot is located at 118 E. 2nd St., Fifth Floor, Erie, PA 16507.

To learn more about the unit, visit chp.edu/EriePediatrics.