Belonging, Excellence, and Engagement News

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.

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.

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.

The award recognizes Drexel Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania / Medical College of Pennsylvania graduates who have shown exceptional service, professional accomplishments, leadership, active participation in professional organizations, and scholarly contributions.

On December 13, 2025, a team of volunteers from our department joined the Best of the Batch Foundation's annual Batch-A-Toys event, wrapping toys and household items for families in need throughout the Pittsburgh region.

They participated the Foster Love Project's Annual Bag Drive by collecting and donating six bags fully stocked with essential items children need when transitioning to a new home.

Working with Neighborhood Resilience, a Hill District community organization dedicated to supporting local residents, our CRNA team carefully selected presents to match the unique wish lists of 25 children across all age groups, from toddlers to teens, as well as five seniors.

The UPMC Presbyterian anesthesiology team collected over 70 food items for a local food bank and raised more than $2,600 to fulfill wish lists for two families through the Salvation Army's program.