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Meet Terra Betters, LPC, one of our excellent behavioral health therapists at UPMC Children’s! Learn what led her to pur...
05/25/2026

Meet Terra Betters, LPC, one of our excellent behavioral health therapists at UPMC Children’s! Learn what led her to pursue a career in behavioral health.

“As a child, I was always anxious and had no clue how to manage everything I was feeling. My parents were always very supportive and tried their best, but I wish I had more resources to help me cope with everything I was feeling and going through.

“I was also a patient at Children’s Hospital myself, so it feels good to come back and work for such an amazing place that provided me support and care when I was a kid,” says Terra.

As a behavioral health therapist at Children’s, Terra specializes in behavioral disorders and trauma therapy.

“The most rewarding part of my job is helping children work through their trauma and making a difference for not only the kids I work with but their families,” says Terra.

When Terra isn’t at work, you can find her camping, hanging out with her husband and dogs, and spending time with family, especially her nieces and nephews. She also loves all things Halloween!

Hearing loss is one of the most common childhood disabilities. In fact, for every 1000 births, one to three children are...
05/24/2026

Hearing loss is one of the most common childhood disabilities. In fact, for every 1000 births, one to three children are born with permanent hearing loss. As part of Better Speech and Hearing Month, we’d like to take a moment to recognize our wonderful audiology team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh!

As the only pediatric audiology group in the region, the Department of Audiology at UPMC Children’s provides quality care to patients as well as training and education for other professionals.

Since 2001, the department has overseen the newborn hearing screening program at UPMC Magee-Womens, as well as in the UPMC Children’s NICU. We are the only center that offers a comprehensive cochlear implant team, bringing together a multidisciplinary group of experts to provide in-depth support to this critical patient population.

From identifying disorders to providing treatment based on your child’s unique hearing needs, our team is here to support your family through every step of the journey. Learn more about the audiology services offered at UPMC Children’s: https://go.upmc.com/3026Ro3Xj

05/23/2026

Dr. Bryan Goldstein, director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, shares how every detail at the new UPMC Children’s Heart Institute - opening in just a few weeks - is designed to bring comfort, connection, and a sense of family to every patient and caregiver.

Jordy is a national champion for Children's Miracle Network! For the month of May, Jordy is featured on Cheerios cereal ...
05/22/2026

Jordy is a national champion for Children's Miracle Network! For the month of May, Jordy is featured on Cheerios cereal boxes sold at Costco. Proceeds from the sales support patients and families at UPMC Children's.

Visit your nearest Costco this month and make a difference in the life of a child like Jordy!

Get to know the three finalists for this year’s Grantmakers Meeting and find out which one will first prize and grant to...
05/21/2026

Get to know the three finalists for this year’s Grantmakers Meeting and find out which one will first prize and grant to support their research at UPMC Children's. Grantmakers is an annual event of the Children’s Trust, a group that collectively channels their philanthropic passions and energies in support of UPMC Children’s most promising pediatric researchers.

Learn more about joining the Trust at https://www.givetochildrens.org/get-involved/join-a-giving-society/childrens-trust/

Despite the rainy start to the day, spending time together at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium allowed members of the Sibli...
05/21/2026

Despite the rainy start to the day, spending time together at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium allowed members of the Sibling Bereavement Program to make new memories in honor of their loved one. Participants enjoyed roaming the zoo, sharing a lunch, and engaging in games and crafts. For further information contact, melanie.szigethy@upmc.edu.

As we continue to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to highlight Taylor Naus, LCSW, behavioral health s...
05/20/2026

As we continue to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to highlight Taylor Naus, LCSW, behavioral health supervisor at Children’s.

As a behavioral health supervisor, Taylor supports and guides multidisciplinary behavioral health teams and their mission to deliver high-quality, family-centered care.

Taylor is certified in comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT), which allows her to provide evidence-based interventions for children with tic disorders. She also serves as the site director for The Comfort Ability, a cognitive-behavioral group intervention designed to help children and adolescents with chronic pain.

“Through these roles, I am passionate about integrating behavioral health into medical settings, reducing stigma, and supporting patients and families as they navigate both physical and emotional health challenges,” says Taylor.

Being part of a child’s journey as they learn skills to regain confidence and return to daily functioning is the most rewarding part of Taylor’s job.

“Seeing children take ownership of their skills and thrive again is incredibly meaningful,” she says.

Taylor hopes to share with families and their children that engaging in behavioral health at UPMC Children’s is a powerful form of self-advocacy.

Outside of work, Taylor loves to spend time with her family, enjoy the outdoors, and always has a good book nearby. You can usually find her baking sourdough or enjoying some fresh air to recharge.

At UPMC Children’s Hospital, three young girls found something powerful in the middle of an incredibly difficult journey...
05/19/2026

At UPMC Children’s Hospital, three young girls found something powerful in the middle of an incredibly difficult journey — each other.

Sloane (6), Lilah (13), and Melody (16) were all waiting for lifesaving heart transplants, each living with single ventricle heart defects. What began as quiet moments during craft time in Matt’s Maker Space quickly turned into a special bond rooted in resilience, friendship… and a shared love of Taylor Swift.

For Sloane, who traveled from Bethesda, MD, Melody, from Buffalo, NY, and Lilah, from Cranberry, PA, they embraced every moment together, turning long days of waiting into memories filled with laughter, creativity, and music.

In the past two months, both Lilah and Melody received the greatest gift — new hearts. ❤️

And just last week, these three girls came together again to give back in their own way — hosting a Taylor Swift-themed party in the hospital Atrium, inviting fellow patients and families to join in the joy they created together.

05/18/2026

Next month, the UPMC Children's Heart Institute will officially open! Patients and their families will soon be welcomed to this 50,000-square foot space featuring state-of-the art technology and a family-centered environment.

The Heart Institute will be home to state-of-the-art clinical space with new cardiac catheterization labs, an interoperative MRI, inpatient and outpatient procedural and diagnostic and consultation spaces, plus waiting and reception rooms.

“The new institute will support our growth and expanded services while also helping to attract the top clinicians and researchers in pediatric cardiology,” says Victor Morell, MD, co-director of the Heart Institute. “We are here to find solutions and give these children a second chance at life.”

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we are spotlighting some of our amazing behavioral health experts here at UPMC Childr...
05/17/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we are spotlighting some of our amazing behavioral health experts here at UPMC Children’s. Get to know Chelsea Grefe McCann, PsyD, program director of the Behavioral Health Division!

“Growing up, I always knew I wanted to work with children and hoped to be a pediatrician. As an undergraduate, I took a freshman seminar in psychology and loved it, leading me to major in psychology for my bachelor’s degree. Through a number of internships in foster care and juvenile detention, I wanted to learn more about working children and adolescents impacted by trauma,” says Dr. Grefe McCann.

As a graduate student, Dr. Grefe McCann sought mentorship from a leading trauma expert at her school and completed her dissertation on the impact of abuse on adolescent females. Now, at UPMC Children’s, she provides evidence-based treatment for pediatric patients who have experienced trauma.

“It is incredibly rewarding to be able to build relationships with my patients and families and work collaboratively to improve the quality of their lives through education, skill teaching, and support. I am incredibly grateful for my patients and families who have trusted me to be a part of their lives and their journeys,” says Dr. Grefe McCann.

Outside of work, Dr. Grefe McCann enjoys spending time with her family and friends and going hiking, taking trips to the beach, and making homemade pizzas. She is an avid runner and loves exploring new food and eateries in the city!

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UPMC Children’s offers a full range of diagnost...
05/16/2026

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UPMC Children’s offers a full range of diagnostic procedures and treatments related to the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas. The team is proud to be ranked #9 in the nation for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery by U.S. News and World Report.

During Hospital Week, we offer a shoutout to the team for their commitment to providing excellent care for our patients!

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