Altoona
United States · PennsylvaniaUS
Hospital in Pennsylvania, U.S.
UPMC Altoona, located in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a 380-bed, non-profit, private community hospital system that contains more than 20 affiliated health care companies and functions as the regional referral center and tertiary hub of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Founded in 1883 as to serve the needs of the area and the Pennsylvania Railroad, the hospital was known for most of its history simply as Altoona Hospital. It became part of the Altoona Regional Health System which was created in 2004 by the merger of Altoona Hospital with Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, previously Mercy Hospital of Altoona. As part of UPMC since 2013 and a level II trauma center until 2024, it is a level III trauma center and is served by 300 physicians and 4,000 care givers that help it to provide a variety of medical services and specialties.
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- 40.519, -78.395
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 368 m
Overview of Altoona
Located in Pennsylvania, United States, Altoona is best described as a spot. Our data highlights culture above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Altoona
Culture in Altoona
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Getting there & around
Access Altoona through a larger town in Pennsylvania; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/New_York.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Altoona known for?
- Altoona is mainly a destination for culture, set in Pennsylvania, United States.
- What can you do in Altoona?
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- Where is Altoona located?
- Administratively, Altoona sits in Pennsylvania, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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