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UPMC’s Haitian relief efforts continue
This morning, 53 orphans from earthquake-ravaged Haiti arrived in Pittsburgh as part of a successful rescue effort coordinated by UPMC.
A U.S. Air Force flight took the children to a military base in Florida, and they arrived in Pittsburgh around 9:30 a.m. The children were accompanied by one of their caretakers, Ali McMutrie, who is a Pittsburgh native; a contingent of UPMC physicians and other medical personnel; Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell; and Rep. Jason Altmire.
The children are receiving evaluations and treatment at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
You can follow this ongoing story on UPMC’s new Facebook page.
Payroll deduction now available for donations
If you would like to make a monetary donation toward the relief efforts in Haiti, UPMC now is offering payroll deduction options.
You either may designate a specific amount to donate via payroll deduction, or you may donate the cash value of up to eight hours of unused paid time off (PTO).
Click here to make your donation.
All funds collected will be directed to groups that will provide immediate relief, like the Red Cross, and those that will support long-term rebuilding, like Global Links, which collaborates with the World Health Organization.
Direct donations — Individuals who wish to support the relief efforts by check rather than by payroll deduction can donate through the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation by sending a check payable to UPMC to:
Medical and Health Sciences Foundation
Forbes Tower, Suite 8084
3600 Forbes Ave. and Meyran Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Please include “Haiti Earthquake Relief” in the memo.
Ongoing efforts
UPMC leaders from the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, Ambulatory Care Services, and Emergency Preparedness continue to evaluate the needs of the relief effort and determine what aid — supplies, resources, and staff — UPMC can provide.
Visit Infonet to learn more about what UPMC is doing and how you can help.
Jan. 19, 2010