This fall, the certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) at UPMC Presbyterian demonstrated their ongoing commitment to community engagement by organizing two community service initiatives.
Throughout October, the team collected new socks in support of Socks for Soldiers, a local outreach initiative coordinated by Pittsburgh radio station Y108. The donated socks were delivered to Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterans as they transition to civilian life.
In addition, the CRNAs coordinated a back-to-school supply drive, collecting bookbags filled with essential school items for local children. The supplies were donated to Pressley Ridge, a Pittsburgh-based organization that supports children and families through comprehensive care, education, and mental health services.
These efforts were just the latest in our UPMC Presbyterian CRNAs’ ongoing dedication to improving lives beyond the hospital walls and making a tangible impact in the Pittsburgh community. We are proud of and inspired by the compassion and leadership they demonstrate both inside and outside the clinical setting.