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Filling in the gaps with hope, healing, and independence for patients in crisis.

03/13/2026

In February, UPMC recognized Lillian Palumbo with a Regional Good Catch Award for her exceptional commitment to patient safety and advocacy, and we wanted to share this inspiring story with you!

When a patient was ordered a high‑risk medication, Lilli quickly recognized that the existing vascular access was not appropriate. She took immediate action to ensure the patient had the correct access, preventing potential harm and promoting safe medication administration.

Lilli is also a donor to St. Margaret Foundation, and we couldn't be prouder to have her on our team! Congratulations, Lillian!

03/03/2026

Today is a very special day. On March 3, 1986, St. Margaret Foundation was established as a 501(c)3 public charity. Today marks forty years since the official start of St. Margaret Foundation's mission to be a valued source of support for St. Margaret Hospital and the health and wellness of the communities it serves.

1986 might have been the official beginning of St. Margaret Foundation but it is far from the beginning of philanthropy at St. Margaret Hospital. That story began more than 130 years ago. Read a brief history of St. Margaret Hospital here: https://www.stmargaretfoundation.org/articles

We are celebrating today's momentous occasion with reverence for the many donors, physicians, nurses, volunteers, employees, and community members who came before us to shape St. Margaret into what it is today. Here's to many more years to come!

For more detail on the history of St. Margaret, keep an eye out for the upcoming 40th anniversary edition of the Spring Impact Report!

03/02/2026

Register early for the 2026 St. Margaret Foundation Brian Demchak Hope Challenge and get a $5 discount! Prices increase after March 31. https://www.stmargaretfoundation.org/challenge

The Hope Challenge is a FUNdraiser you participate in at your convenience with people or pets you enjoy while filling in the gaps with hope for patients at St. Margaret.

Brian Demchak loved participating in a 5k, and he loved doing it with someone he loved - his mom, Tina. Run, walk, or bike a 5k, challenge yourself to 10 push-ups a day, beat your friends in a pickleball match, you choose! Get active your way and get together to honor Brian and support patients in crisis at UPMC St. Margaret.

02/20/2026

This February, St. Margaret Foundation is celebrating Black History Month! First celebrated during a week in February 1926, Black History Month was eventually expanded to encompass the whole month of February in 1976.

Learn more at www.blackhistorymonth.gov - a fantastic resource for learning more about African American history.

St. Margaret welcomes all. To learn more about how to celebrate Black History Month in Pittsburgh, visit https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/pittsburgh-celebrates-black-history-month

02/13/2026

We ❤️ St. Margaret! Today, we are handing out Sarris chocolate bars for every employee at St. Margaret - managers, please stop by the HR office to collect them for you and your staff! We will be here until noon.

This morning, the Employee Experience Council welcomed employees to work with donuts, coffee, and treats.

Volunteers Tom and Marylin spent this morning handing out sweet Valentine’s Day bears to every patient, as a gift directly from donors. Thank you to those of you who donated, making this possible. Tom said these gifts were extremely well received and appreciated. Small acts of kindness go a very long way!

02/06/2026

Will you send a patient a Valentine?

We expect about 150 patients to be at St. Margaret Hospital on Valentine's Day. These are patients who are hoping to celebrate with their loved ones and are instead facing an illness in the hospital, which can feel overwhelming and scary.

Our goal is to make their Valentine's Day a bit brighter with a token of love and support from donors. With your help, volunteers like Tom and Marylin can deliver a Valentine’s Day bear to each patient in the hospital on February 14. Click here to give: https://www.stmargaretfoundation.org/holidaygiftsforpatients

01/27/2026

We want to take a moment today to thank the amazing St. Margaret Hospital staff members who have been showing up for our patients over the past several days. Thank you for braving the snow to keep this hospital running for those who depend on it! You are our heroes!

01/14/2026

Throughout 2025, St. Margaret Foundation supported several events run by the Community Health Needs Assessment Committee, including free clinics in Sharpsburg, free drive-thru flu shots for seniors, memorial services for those who passed away at the hospital, free health educational sessions, and more. Here are some highlights from the year:

-868 blood pressure screenings, and 80 at-home monitors distributed
-335 flu shots administered
-117 "ask the doctor" sessions
-720 bags of fresh produce distributed
-50 boxes of Narcan distributed
-and more!

Thank you to our amazing donors who make grants like this possible. We are excited to see what we can accomplish in 2026!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year's Eve! It's not too late to make your 2025 contribution to St. Margaret Foundation for patients in crisis! Click here to donate: https://www.stmargaretfoundation.org/eoydonate
You can also give via check (if the check is dated for 2025, it will count for 2025). This year, our patients have faced an unprecedented crisis. With federal funding cuts, many have been faced with impossible situations, like choosing between buying groceries and buying expensive medications. Be the helping hand for patients in crisis today!

12/19/2025

Thank you so much to each and every person who came by the Foundation office yesterday to celebrate the retirement of Mary Lee Gannon as President and Brigid Dykstra stepping into her new role as Executive Director! It was a blast to celebrate with you all. Happy holidays!

12/11/2025

On this cold, snowy Pittsburgh day, St. Margaret was in the holiday spirit! Thank you to our amazing dietary team for the holiday meal and the holiday cheer!

12/03/2025

Thank you to the 3rd and 4th grade students from Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy for filling the halls of St. Margaret with holiday cheer!

Address

815 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15215

Telephone

+14127844205

Website

http://www.stmargaretfoundation.org/

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