# UPMC Children's

> Pediatric health management and care access for parents from UPMC Children's Hospital. (iPhone/iPad app by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upmc-childrens/id423473339 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC](https://appshunter.io/developer/423473342)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upmc-childrens/id423473339/reviews.md

## What is UPMC Children's?

Managing your child’s health

With UPMC Children's, the experts at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are always just a tap away. Whether you need to find a doctor, find after-hours care, or find care advice for common and rare pediatric conditions, this must-have app for parents has it all.

Our new design supports easier access to the everyday resources you may need:

Where should you take your child for treatment? The following locations and services are just one tap away, if your child does need to be seen for care:
•	Locations – quick access to Children’s facilities and points of care
•	Express Cares –find a location in or near your community for easy access
•	Emergency – quick connections to Poison Center, 911, and ERs
•	Video Visits – video visits are available with your pediatrician or primary care center
•	Children's AnywhereCare – online visits are available for non-emergency care

Does your child have a new symptom, injury or behavior?
•	Symptom Checker – for help deciding what to do when your child is sick or hurt 
•	Parent Advice – for answers to questions about behaviors, eating and wellness
•	First Aid – for quick reference when time is precious
•	Medications – for help with dosages and maintaining a list of your child’s medications

Want to Connect with UPMC Children’s?
•	Contact Us – useful phone numbers for common Children’s services
•	Feedback – a direct line for letting us know what you think
•	Donate – an option to make a donation to Children’s Hospital programs
•	Social media – ways to join the Children’s community

Disclaimer: The information provided with this application is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; it is for informational purposes only. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think your child may have a medical emergency, call the doctor or 911 immediately.  Before using UPMC Children's, all users should read and agree with the full Disclaimer available in the application.

## Key features

- Find doctors and care locations
- Symptom checker
- Parent advice and first aid
- Medication list management
- Video and online visits
- Emergency contact access

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upmc-childrens/id423473339/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Forced to use…

*2025-06-05, version 4.8*

Makes me irritated.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-05-09, version 4.8*

This app serves no purpose. It’s totally useless. If you try to sign in, it just redirects you to a browser.

### 1/5 — Why, this app

*2025-02-11, version 4.8*

Enrollment I assumed would involve the same login from the MyUPMC app but instead, it’s a Microsoft form that  upon completion requires someone to then send an invite in 2 business days. Signing in via the app redirects to a web browser, where it stays and does not ever actually sign you into the app, which was my experience. 

This app seems like a half measure, and is convoluted to understand because of its overlap of features with the MyUPMC app.  Not sure what happened to justify making an entire new app, but it’s obvious from the clunky sign in process that UPMC is not resourcing this app to be good, but barely good enough.

### 2/5 — Can’t just type in birthday?

*2024-12-08, version 4.8*

It’s very strange that you can’t just type in the parents birthday when establishing the account/set up. I abandoned sign up because I’m not going to click back through (literally) 420 times to get to March 1989

### 1/5 — Requires parents to use two uncoordinated apps

*2024-11-02, version 4.8*

UPMC now requires that my wife and have both this MyUPMC Children’s app and the “regular” MyUPMC app. Neither app communicates with each, and each app offers different features for our children. So parents have to “register” each app separately. This app has the added feature of requiring parents to call UPMC after providing duplicate information for registration. Since both apps provide different and sometimes duplicate information, UPMC requires that parents cross reference two apps to interact with their children’s providers. It’s just plain sloppy and disrespectful.

### 1/5 — Sign in button doesn’t work

*2023-01-27, version 4.0*

Sign in button doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Can’t do a thing

*2021-10-26, version 3.19*

Why can’t I do anything? I mean- absolutely NOTHING can be done. It’s just there taunting me

### 5/5 — Symptoms & Meds

*2020-03-10, version 3.11*

The two things I look up about my kids are their symptoms and medicine dosages  (Tylenol, Ibuprofen). Both tabs here are great resources that save me from wondering if my source is reliable. It also saves me from going down the rabbit hole of googling every symptom and worrying more than necessary. Great compliment to the medical practice!

### 5/5 — So helpful

*2018-10-15, version 3.8*

Tons of useful information in here! And it’s very handy and easy to navigate

### 5/5 — Love the new look!

*2018-03-05, version 3.0*

My ChildrensPgh app just updated this weekend. I really like the new layout. It seems easier to find the info I want. Thanks, Children’s! This keeps getting better.

## Frequently asked questions about UPMC Children's

### What kind of medical advice does UPMC Children's offer?

UPMC Children's provides informational resources like a symptom checker, parent advice for behaviors and wellness, and first aid guides. It is important to remember that this information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

### Can I book appointments through UPMC Children's?

While the app provides quick access to find doctors and care locations, it does not directly facilitate appointment booking. Users can find contact information for services and make video or online visits for non-emergency care.

### Is UPMC Children's available on Android devices?

Currently, UPMC Children's is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is not listed as available for Android platforms at this time.

### How often is UPMC Children's updated?

The app was last updated on June 25, 2025, with version 4.9. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What are the main concerns users have about UPMC Children's?

With a rating of 3.3 stars from 27 ratings, user sentiment appears mixed. Specific user concerns are not detailed in the provided data, but the rating suggests some areas for improvement.

### Does UPMC Children's require an internet connection to use?

Features like finding locations, accessing parent advice, and using the symptom checker likely require an internet connection. Video and online visits also necessitate a stable internet connection.

### What age rating does UPMC Children's have?

UPMC Children's has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of the medical information and the assumption that adult users will be managing the app for children.

### Can I manage my child's medication list with UPMC Children's?

Yes, the app includes a feature for managing a list of your child's medications, which can be helpful for tracking dosages and ensuring accurate information is readily available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9 — 2025-06-25

*Updated in-house version code

### 4.8 — 2024-06-11

*Updated content API source

### 4.5 — 2023-08-03

*Updated image source

### 4.4 — 2023-07-05

*Updated graphic

### 4.3 — 2023-04-07

*Update to Express Care locations

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