Safety Initiatives

The safety initiatives at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh cover injury prevention across the developmental life span, from birth to the teen years, in a variety of programs. By providing education, resources, and support we are able to ensure that children are safer in the greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding region.

• Children's Home Safety Center Lawrenceville
• Injury Prevention
• Child Passenger Safety
• Kohl's Hard Heads Helmet Program
• ATV Awareness Campaign

Our Safety Center Staff

Injury Prevention Manager

Christine Vitale, RN, MSN

Community Programs Educators

Marie Pagnotta

Shannon Meyers

Community Program Specialist

Angela Masciantonio