Health &
Human Services
Residents of Bedford County enjoy access to quality health care close to home, led by UPMC Bedford Hospital – a trusted acute care facility serving the community with compassion and expertise.
As the county’s primary hospital, UPMC Bedford provides a wide range of essential services. The emergency department operates around the clock for urgent needs. Inpatient care includes medical/surgical and telemetry services. Outpatient options feature ambulatory surgery, and rehabilitative medicine, including physical and occupational therapy.
Advanced diagnostics support accurate treatment: CT scans, MRI, mammography, stress testing, ultrasound, echocardiology, general imaging, sleep study and laboratory services. The Wound Care Center offers specialized healing for chronic wounds and multidisciplinary support. Visiting specialists bring the full weight of UPMC’s $30-billion, world-renowned nonprofit system – providing consultations and procedures without long travel.
Special programs enhance care, including stroke telemedicine for rapid expert response and cardiac-pulmonary rehabilitation to aid recovery. UPMC Bedford continues its commitment to the community through ongoing investments in quality services.
The hospital actively supports the next generation of health professionals through its Health Professions Scholarships Program. Bedford County students pursuing accredited health care degrees (excluding pre-health tracks) can receive up to $8,000 per year for four years, with a three-year work commitment at UPMC Bedford after graduation – helping build a stronger local workforce.
Local independent providers fill all the gaps with everyday care – eye exams at Everett Eye Care or Pennwood Ophthalmic, a back tweak at Advanced
Chiropractic, physical therapy and sports rehab at ProCare, oxygen and walkers from Walnut Medical, long-term recovery beds at Select Specialty Hospitals right after your hospital stay, and end-of-life comfort through Grane Hospice. Small businesses make a
big impact.
Bedford County’s health care blends hospital expertise with dedicated local providers, delivering accessible, compassionate care that keeps families healthy and close to home.
