CRNA News

Throughout September, CRNAs from UPMC Presbyterian partnered with 412 Gives Back to hold a book drive benefiting the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh.

CRNAs from UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital recently volunteered at Mission of Mercy, helping to provide care and support to underserved members of the community.

The scholarship program, which solicited nominations from five different nurse anesthesia programs, selected two individuals demonstrating resilience and excellence despite navigating significant personal challenges.

Together, they have collected over 400 items of school supplies to support students and educators in schools throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Laura Wiggins, DNP, MSN, CRNA, Lt. Col. (Ret), USAF, has been elected as Regional Director for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, representing Region 6, which covers Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Organized by Anna Gombar, MS, CRNA, and KC Smith, DNP, CRNA, the event raised $1,853, which will directly support programs at the Children's Home of Pittsburgh.

Elizabeth Moore, DNP, CRNA, has been named a Notable Nominee for the UPMC Extra Mile Award. Her nomination was highlighted from a competitive field and will be included with the winners in the award announcement.

The certified registered nurse anesthetists at UPMC Magee‑Womens Hospital organized a Spring and Easter card‑writing campaign in partnership with Letters Against Isolation to support homebound and nursing‑home seniors.

The drive raised $560 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which will help provide more than 1,500 meals to individuals and families across the region.

Our department has maintained a close affiliation with the Pitt Nurse Anesthesia Program for many years, with many of our CRNAs serving as program faculty.