UPMC Children's Opens Express Care in Lawrenceville
The new same-day clinic treats minor childhood illnesses and injuries during evening and weekend hours.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Children’s Health
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has opened an Express Care clinic in Lawrenceville, offering same-day care for minor illnesses and injuries. The clinic is the 12th Express Care location in the UPMC system.
Why it matters
Parents often must choose between waiting until morning or going to the emergency room when a child gets sick or hurt after the pediatrician's office closes. The clinic adds a same-day option during evening and weekend hours for Pittsburgh families.
The clinic has nine exam rooms and operates Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., making it the 12th Express Care site in the UPMC system. Patient volume and wait-time data have not been released.
The players
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
A pediatric hospital in Pittsburgh and part of the UPMC health system, which operates the Express Care network.
The details
The clinic is housed on the first floor of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, near the main lobby. It treats colds, fever and flu, ear and throat infections, asthma and wheezing, nausea and vomiting, rashes, minor cuts and scrapes, and simple fractures, sprains and strains.
Timeline
Clinic opening reported: November 2, 2026
Weekday hours: Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Health Landscape
The clinic extends UPMC's Express Care network, which now has 12 sites, into pediatric urgent care at a dedicated children's hospital. It reflects a broader move by health systems to offer same-day alternatives to emergency departments for minor childhood illnesses.
Families in Pittsburgh now have a same-day option for minor childhood illnesses and injuries on weekday evenings and weekends. Parents may be able to avoid a costly emergency room visit for conditions such as fevers, ear infections, or simple sprains.
The takeaway
For minor illnesses that arise after hours, a same-day clinic can be a practical alternative to waiting until morning or visiting an emergency room. Parents can check the clinic's operating hours before deciding where to seek care.
Further reading
Explore more on Children's Health coverage for Pittsburgh families.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TribLIVE.
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