Multimillion-Dollar Commitment Made To Improve Pittsburgh Emergency Services

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh's two largest health care providers, UPMC and Highmark ,have agreed to commit a combined $55 million to city services over the next five years.

In addition to their $10 million donation for the EMS fleet in January, UPMC will invest an additional $25 million over five years for EMS vehicles and equipment.

Highmark will invest $20 million to further support the public safety bureau, primarily through Bureau of Fire first responder vehicles. Highmark will invest $4 million annually over five years.

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor praised the city's two largest medical conglomerates for their investments.

Regarding UPMC, O'Connor said: “This incredible commitment will help both our EMS and their medical professionals to continue partnering to provide world-class healthcare service to anyone experiencing an emergency in the City of Pittsburgh.”

Regarding Highmark, O'Connor stated: “Highmark’s generous, sustained commitment is an investment in making sure that our first responders have the equipment to provide proper care, reliable vehicles to respond and facilities that ensure the highest quality of service for years to come."

According to O'Connor's office, sine he took office in January, the mayor has confirmed over $70 million in funding from local partners including The Benter Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz Endowments, Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council, Pirates Charities, PNC, Richard King Mellon Foundation and the University of Pittsburgh.