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Originally launched in 2011, the app is new and improved. You can make appointments, access your child’s\u00a0myCHP portal account, visit a pediatric expert online, find care after hours, or find advice for both common and rare pediatric conditions. And our improved design makes it easy for you to navigate when you need to use it.Learn more about what’s included in the app.What Does the UPMC Children’s App Include?You can use the UPMC Children’s app to get the right care for your child when they need it. For example, you can use the app for answers to many different questions, including:Where should I take my child for treatment?You can use the app to make an in-person or virtual appointment with one of our pediatric experts. A list of UPMC Children’s locations and services, organized by location and type, is available on the app.If your child\u00a0needs to be seen in person\u00a0for care, you can use the app to:Make an appointment with an established doctor.Find\u00a0UPMC Children’s facilities and care locations.Find a\u00a0UPMC Children’s Express Care\u00a0location near you and save your spot in line.Access quick connections to\u00a0UPMC Children’s Emergency Medicine, including 911, the\u00a0Pittsburgh Poison Center, and pediatric Emergency Departments.If your child’s care can be done\u00a0virtually, you can use the app to:See a pediatric doctor online via\u00a0UPMC Children’s AnywhereCare for non-emergency care, 24\/7, through your patient portal.Access\u00a0UPMC Children’s Video Visit\u00a0information and apps.What if my child has a new symptom, injury, or behavior?The app can help you:Identify symptoms\u00a0and decide what to do next if your child is sick or hurt with our interactive symptom checker. The checker covers a complete range of conditions your child may be experiencing. You also can create a profile for your child for easy access the next time they have symptoms.Educate yourself\u00a0on topics such as behaviors, eating, and wellness. The app includes access to videos, parent advice, a health library, and upcoming educational events.Access first aid information\u00a0for quick reference when time is precious.Understand proper dosages\u00a0for medicines your child may be taking, including over-the-counter medications, and maintain a list of your child’s medicines.Find COVID-19 information\u00a0and schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for your child if they are eligible.Stay Connected with UPMC Children’sThe app makes it easier than ever to stay connected with UPMC Children’s. You can easily:Contact us\u00a0using a list of useful phone numbers for common UPMC Children’s services.Make a donation\u00a0to UPMC Children’s programs or learn about other ways you can give backFind UPMC Children’s on social media\u00a0and join our virtual communities.Pay your bill online.Access directions to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh from your location, or arrange transportation through our\u00a0Lyft partnership.The UPMC Children’s app is available for free in the App Store or Google Play. Or you can use your phone to scan the QR code below, which will provide a link to download the app. It’s so easy that even an adult can do it.For more information on the UPMC Children’s app,\u00a0visit our website.Editor's Note: This video was originally published on December 26, 2018, and was last reviewed on October 9, 2025."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2018","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"12","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/\/12\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Why You Need to Download the UPMC Children’s App","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/12\/childrenspgh-app-information\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]