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Safe and secure video visits for non-emergency care 24/7.

UPMC Children's AnywhereCare

Children can get sick at any time. It might be difficult to schedule an in-person visit with your child's pediatrician when that happens. With UPMC Children's AnywhereCare, getting care for your sick child is just a few clicks away.

Our pediatric providers can diagnose, provide treatment options, and prescribe medicine for many non-emergency illnesses. Visits are safe, secure, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. UPMC Children's AnywhereCare is available for children from ages 0 to 17.

You will need a reliable WiFi connection for your child's UPMC Children's AnywhereCare visit to work smoothly.

There are two options for getting started with UPMC Children's AnywhereCare: visiting the AnywhereCare website or downloading the app. You can find detailed instructions for both options below.

Examples of Conditions Treated

UPMC Children's AnywhereCare can be used to obtain diagnosis and treatment for these and other childhood illnesses:

  • Bronchitis and cough.
  • Cold and flu symptoms.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Pink eye.
  • Rashes.
  • Seasonal allergies.
  • Sinus infections.
  • Tick bites.
  • Urinary tract infections.
  • Vaginal yeast infections.
  • Ordering COVID-19 tests.
  • General medical advice.

To Get Started

UPMC Anywhere Care

Follow these simple steps to set up a pediatric video visit with UPMC Children's AnywhereCare on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop.

  1. Get Started on a Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, or Desktop
    1. From a smartphone or tablet, download the free UPMC AnywhereCare app via the App Store or on Google Play.
    2. From a laptop or desktop, visit our website.
  2. Click the "Sign Up" button, enter your email address, and click submit.
  3. From the invitation email, accept the invitation, create a password, and follow the prompts to create your AnywhereCare account. This step should only take a few minutes.
  4. Once your registration is complete, you will be brought to the AnywhereCare services home screen, and it is time to set up a new visit.
  5. On the “Who is this visit for?” page, choose your child’s profile, or add a new child profile.
  6. Add your current location, Choose Urgent Care, and Choose UPMC Children’s AnywhereCare and follow the prompts to complete reason for visit and other necessary information for the provider to review prior to the visit.
  7. When your provider is ready, you’ll receive a notification with a link to join the visit.

During the video visit, a member of our pediatric care team will review your child's medical history, ask about their current illness, and answer any questions you might have. They can provide a diagnosis if one is needed and suggest the next treatment options. They also can prescribe medication if it is necessary.

For more information about UPMC Children's AnywhereCare or to sign up, visit our website. To learn more about UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, visit us online.