Forbes Hospital

• Full-service, 315-bed community hospital in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh
• Level II Trauma Center
• The modern, full-service hospital specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Behavioral Sciences, Oncology, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging
• All major specialties are represented including cardiology and surgical subspecialties
• Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Forbes Cardiology Diagnostic Center
• Dedicated EMS Physician Medical Director with EMS/Paramedic training programs and teaching options for other interested Physicians; we provide medical command for 11 local EMS agencies
• Dedicated Physician Ultrasound Director with a focus on continuous quality improvement and monthly learning sessions for our Physician, APP, and ED nursing teams
• Radiology suite adjacent to ED which includes two CT scanners (256 and 128 slice) as well as MRI; MRI and Ultrasound are available 24 hours
• Advanced Cardiac Care program including interventional cardiac catheterization and open heart as well as EKOS and ECMO capability
• Joint Commission-certified as Level II Stroke Center with Telemedicine affiliation with the Allegheny General Hospital
• Advanced CT imaging, 64-slice Siemens CT imaging device adjacent to the Emergency Department
• 24-hour in-house Anesthesia, General Surgery, Hospitalist, OB/GYN, and Trauma Surgery Physicians
• 36-bed Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit

Ranked by many sources as one of America’s most livable cities, Pittsburgh is a sophisticated metropolitan area with a hometown feel and is truly a wonderful place to live and work. From world-class museums, theaters, and symphony performances to professional sports, including Pirates baseball, Steelers football, Penguins hockey, and Riverhounds soccer, Pittsburgh offers something for everyone. The city also features outstanding shopping and dining, along with easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the Northeast, including the Laurel Mountains, water sports on Pittsburgh’s renowned Three Rivers, and whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River.

The region continues its renaissance with waterfront development, thriving urban neighborhoods, and highly desirable suburbs. Public and private schools in the area consistently rank among the top 20% in the nation, further enhancing Pittsburgh’s appeal.

• ED Volume: 40,000

• 38 rooms
• Level II Trauma Center designation with full-time trauma services
• High acuity site with 35% of patient arrivals by EMS and 38% admission rate
• Secured internal ED Mental Health area with 24-hour Mental Health specialist coverage
• Newly upgraded advanced airway video laryngoscopy and broncoscopy (GlideScope)
• Three cloud-enabled ultrasound machines with connection to PACs image storage
• EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation

• Obs Daily Encounters: 16

• Obs Volume: 6,000
• 12-bed dedicated CDU