About Us

Our Mission
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation raises, invests and distributes funds in support of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital and the West Penn Allegheny Health System, the Hospitals’ medical programs, patient and family care, research, education and community programs, and provides research administration.

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic resource for The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. The Foundation raises, invests and distributes funds to promote and support the research, medical, educational and community service programs of the Hospital – ensuring quality healthcare for our community. The Foundation raises funds through capital gifts, the Annual Fund, commemorative gifts, major and planned gifts, sponsorships, grants and special events. Special events include the Friendship Ball and Golf Classic

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital

Since its incorporation in 1848 as Pittsburgh's first chartered public hospital, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital ("West Penn Hospital") has fostered a legacy of leadership and innovation in medicine. West Penn Hospital is nationally respected as a highly sophisticated, 512-bed tertiary medical center, providing comprehensive patient care in all major medical and surgical specialties. The hospital serves people in Pittsburgh and throughout the tri-state area of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. West Penn Hospital, a member of the West Penn Allegheny Health System, is a non-profit hospital.

In July 2005, West Penn Hospital merged with Forbes Regional Hospital to establish a coordinated network of care for residents of eastern Allegheny and western Westmoreland counties. West Penn Hospital's Forbes Regional Campus is a 340-bed, community-based, full-service medical/surgical hospital located on 54 acres in Monroeville.