Passavant Hospital Foundation
Our Mission
Passavant Hospital Foundation supports UPMC Passavant in McCandless and Cranberry, advancing health and wellness through education, outreach, and grant making.
Our Vision
Passavant Hospital Foundation will be a visible extension of the Passavant legacy of caring, making the region a leader in healthcare awareness, accessibility and quality.
Our History
Passavant Hospital Foundation was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation in 1981. Funds contributed by the community are used exclusively to develop new hospital services and facilities at UPMC Passavant in McCandless and Cranberry and to provide health education and outreach programming in the community.
Passavant Hospital Foundation has been supporting UPMC Passavant and providing free outreach, health, and wellness programs throughout the community since 1981.
Passavant Hospital Foundation may have impacted you or one of your family members if you or a loved one has received treatment at UPMC Passavant in McCandless or Cranberry, or if you have attended one of the Foundation’s free health and wellness programs, medical screenings or support groups offered throughout the northern region.
Passavant Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the health and wellness of our community by providing grants for facilities, technology, and equipment to support excellence in patient care at UPMC Passavant, as well as a vast array of health education seminars, medical screenings and support groups that are free and open to all. Since its inception in 1981, the Foundation has formed
strong community partnerships for a greater impact on health concerns that affect all of us, ultimately helping you, your family, friends, and neighbors lead healthier, happier lives.
Passavant’s rich history began when opening its doors in the hills of Pittsburgh in 1849. Relocating to the North Hills in 1964, Passavant fulfilled the community’s need for a local hospital and continues to provide quality health care in 2024 and beyond.
Passavant Hospital Foundation has served the hospital for 44 years and continues to support UPMC Passavant’s excellence in health care and advance the health of all in our community through:
✓ Patient Assistance Fund - aiding financially struggling patients who cannot afford the medication or equipment they need at discharge.
✓ Cancer Care Fund - supporting oncology patients by providing basic needs such as shelter, food, or transportation during treatment.
✓ Nursing Education Fund - offsetting the costs for UPMC Passavant nurses to earn certification in their medical specialty areas to improve patient experience and outcomes.
✓ Bridge to Hope – providing peer support for families affected by a loved one’s addiction.
✓ Community Initiatives - partnering to support the health of all in the community.
✓ Outreach Education – facilitating FREE programs, both virtual and in-person, for all to attend.
Just as a community needs its hospital, the hospital continues to need its community to grow.