UPMC Williamsport
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| name = UPMC Williamsport
| org/group = University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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| location = 700 High St
| region = Williamsport
| state = Pennsylvania
| country = United States
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| type = 24-hr emergency
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| emergency = Level II trauma
| helipad = {{Airport codes|||66PA}}
| h1-number = H1
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| beds = 224
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| founded = 1873
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UPMC Williamsport, formerly UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport and Williamsport Regional Medical Center, is a hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Originally established in 1873 as the Williamsport Hospital, it currently operates at least 224 beds and is a level II trauma center.
History
Originally established in 1873 as the Williamsport Hospital, UPMC Williamsport is a general medical and surgical hospital in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, operating at least 224 beds. The hospital is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Services include the Heart & Vascular Institute, the first intensive care unit in Central Pennsylvania, pharmacy, 24-hour emergency department, inpatient services including same day surgery, a family practice residency program, and more.{{cite web | url = https://www.susquehannahealth.org/locations/upmc-susquehanna-willamsport-regional-medical-center/about | title = About us | publisher = UPMC Susquehanna | access-date = October 28, 2019 | archive-date = October 28, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191028235026/https://www.susquehannahealth.org/locations/upmc-susquehanna-willamsport-regional-medical-center/about | url-status = live }}
Following several industrial accidents that occurred in the early 1870s, members of the Lycoming County Medical Society decided there was a need for a hospital where patients could be fed and cared for in a clean environment. In 1873, upon petition by members of the Lycoming County Medical Society and 23 leading citizens of the community, the Lycoming County Court granted a Charter establishing The Williamsport Hospital.{{cite web | url = https://www.susquehannahealth.org/about/our-history | title = History behind Williamsport Hospital | work = Susquehanna Health organization (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | access-date = 17 December 2016 | archive-date = 20 December 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161220185257/https://www.susquehannahealth.org/about/our-history | url-status = live }}
Williamsport Regional Medical Center was part of an alliance of three hospitals that formed Susquehanna Health in 1994.{{cite web|url=https://www.susquehannahealth.org/about/our-history|title=Our History|publisher=UPMC Susquehanna|year=2017|access-date=April 9, 2017|archive-date=July 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720114130/https://www.susquehannahealth.org/about/our-history|url-status=live}} Williamsport Regional Medical Center became part of the UPMC network when Susquehanna Health was integrated into the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) on October 18, 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/10/susquehanna_health_becomes_par.html|title=Susquehanna Health becomes part of UPMC; $500 million investment announced|first=John|last=Beauge|newspaper=The Patriot-News|date=October 18, 2016|access-date=April 9, 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.lockhaven.com/news/local-news/2016/10/susquehanna-health-upmc-merge/|title=Susquehanna Health, UPMC merge|newspaper=The Express|location=Lock Haven, PA|date=October 21, 2016|access-date=April 9, 2017}}
UPMC Williamsport became a level II trauma center in 2021.{{cite web |title=UPMC Williamsport renews Level II Trauma Center accreditation |url=https://www.northcentralpa.com/life/upmc-williamsport-renews-level-ii-trauma-center-accreditation/article_4da912a0-5f29-11ef-a23d-173aae42d0a2.html |website=NorthCentralPA.com |access-date=30 January 2025 |date=22 August 2024}}
Incidents
=2017 fire=
On July 25, 2017, the Williamsport Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the hospital. When they arrived, it was revealed that a patient at the hospital had set herself on fire with a lighter.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2017/07/chief-oxygen-tank-may-have-played-a-role-in-hospital-fire/|title=Chief: Oxygen tank ‘may have played a role’ in hospital fire {{!}} News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-18|archive-date=2019-02-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219020200/http://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2017/07/chief-oxygen-tank-may-have-played-a-role-in-hospital-fire/|url-status=live}} Three hospital employees entered the room to put the woman out; two of them were injured. The woman, who was known to have mental health problems was sent to the burn unit in critical condition. The damage was confined into the patient's room only. After about 10 minutes the evacuation was lifted and the hospital reopened.{{cite web | url = http://wnep.com/2017/07/25/patient-workers-burned-in-hospital-fire/ | title = Patient, workers burned in hospital fire | work = WNEP.com | date = 25 July 2017 | access-date = 28 July 2017 | archive-date = 27 July 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170727052038/http://wnep.com/2017/07/25/patient-workers-burned-in-hospital-fire/ | url-status = live }}
Three days later the woman died from her injuries.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/07/woman_succumbs_to_burns_suffer.html|title=Woman dies days after catching fire while in hospital room|last=PennLive|first=John Beauge Special to|website=PennLive.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-18|archive-date=2019-02-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219130144/https://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/07/woman_succumbs_to_burns_suffer.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pol-williamsport-woman-dies-of-hospital-burns-20170728-story.html|title=Williamsport woman dies after oxygen-fed fire in hospital room|last=Warner|first=Frank|website=themorningcall.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-18|archive-date=2019-02-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015903/https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pol-williamsport-woman-dies-of-hospital-burns-20170728-story.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/patient-involved-in-room-fire-at-hospital-dies-of-injuries/article_01c53cb4-73d7-11e7-aba0-33d5483645b8.html|title=Patient Involved in Room Fire at Hospital Dies of Injuries|website=NorthcentralPA.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-18|archive-date=2017-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729011856/https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/patient-involved-in-room-fire-at-hospital-dies-of-injuries/article_01c53cb4-73d7-11e7-aba0-33d5483645b8.html|url-status=live}}
Services
The hospital provides a variety of specialties to both adults and children.{{cite web|url=https://www.susquehannahealth.org/locations/williamsport-regional-medical-center/services|website=Services|publisher=UPMC Susquehanna|access-date=5 June 2018|title=Our Health Services in Williamsport PA | Gynecology, Cardiology}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.susquehannahealth.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/18-UPMCS%20Fact%20Sheet%202018%20using%20new%20names%20v1%20%281%29.pdf|title=UPMC's Fact Sheet 2018|website=UPMC Susquehanna|access-date=4 June 2018}}
- Colorectal Surgery
- Dermatology
- Emergency (38 rooms including:)
- 4 behavioral health rooms
- An orthopedic room
- An ear, nose, and throat room
- Has an exam chair rather than a bed
- 2 sexual assault specialty rooms
- Has private doors, bathroom & shower, and are seen by SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) nurses
- 2 critical care rooms
- Has an adjacent X-ray & CT scan department
- Family Medicine Residency Program
- Gastroenterology
- General Surgery
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Heart & Vascular Institute
- Imaging Services
- Infectious Disease
- Internal Medicine
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Laboratory Services
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- OB/GYN
- Orthopedics
- Labor & Delivery
- Pediatrics (Birth through age 21){{Cite web|title=Pediatrics in Williamsport PA {{!}} Pediatrician {{!}} Pediatric Hospital|url=https://www.susquehannahealth.org/services/pediatrics|access-date=2020-07-02|website=www.susquehannahealth.org|archive-date=2020-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704021405/https://www.susquehannahealth.org/services/pediatrics|url-status=live}}
- Pharmacy
- Pulmonology
- Rehabilitation Services
- Reproductive Health Center
- Robotic Surgery
- Spine Care
- Surgery Center
- The Birthplace (Maternity)
- Including a Level II nursery
- Urology
See also
References
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