12/15/2025
PITTSBURGH – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has earned national recognition as one of The Leapfrog Group’s Top Children’s Hospitals, underscoring its unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality and excellence in pediatric care. This recognition stands among the highest distinctions given to hospitals and surgical centers in the United States, reflecting their dedication to safety and quality, and UPMC Children’s is proud to be one of only 15 pediatric hospitals nationwide to achieve this elite status.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff who consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality care for children and families,” said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children’s Hospital. “Being named a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital is a testament to our team’s passion for compassionate care and patient safety.”
Leapfrog’s rigorous evaluation measures hospitals on key performance areas such as infection prevention, surgical safety practices, maternity care, and medication error reduction. UPMC Children’s consistently excels across these benchmarks, earning its place among the nation’s best.
“This award highlights the relentless commitment of UPMC Children’s clinicians and staff to provide safe, efficient and exceptional care every single day,” said Nathan Evans, M.D., UPMC’s chief quality officer.
UPMC Children’s is deeply rooted in the region’s communities, bringing world-class, patient-centered care to families across the region. Beyond Pittsburgh, UPMC Children’s delivers nationally recognized primary, specialty and subspecialty services throughout southwestern and northwestern Pennsylvania, as well as central Pennsylvania, including UPMC Children’s at Harrisburg. Additionally, UPMC Children’s operates in neighboring areas of West Virginia and western Maryland. The regional presence ensures that expert pediatric care is accessible close to home in both inpatient and outpatient settings.