The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh produce several publications to help make your visit more comfortable. These publications are available in pdf format:

For UPMC Presbyterian:

UPMC Presbyterian Patient Handbook

General information about patient stays at UPMC Presbyterian.

UPMC Shadyside Patient Handbook

General information about patient stays at UPMC Shadyside.

For Family and Friends

Helpful information about UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Montefiore and the surrounding Pittsburgh area.

Discounted Parking

Discounted parking options for patients at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Montefiore and Kaufmann garages.

For Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh:

Information for Inpatients and Their Families

A handbook for parents during and after your child's hospital stay at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Preparing for Your Child's Hospitalization

What You Need To Know Before Arriving at Children’s Hospital
of Pittsburgh

Getting Ready for Outpatient Surgery at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

A handbook for parents of children undergoing same-day surgery