UPMC

Innovation Center

Merging the art and science of medicine by developing tools and technologies that improve patient care and their experiences.

Our Mission Goals

  1. Support clinical partners as they improve care and experiences.

Using Patient Centered Value System (PCVS) methodologies such as “What Matters to You?” and shadowing, we collaborate with the Bone and Joint Center and other departments across the UPMC system to streamline workflows and enhance patient experiences.

  • Bone and Joint Center

    • Patient Education

    • Voice of Experience

Current Partnerships:

  • UPMC Mercy Central Sterile Processing

  • UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn

  • UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Labor and Delivery

Completed Partnerships:

Explore More Below:

The Bone and Joint Center

What Matters to You?

Patient Centered Value System

2. Community Outreach, Education and Partnerships

We build and foster collaborations with local community partners to deliver excellent care and education where it is needed most.

  • The Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health - addresses the growing burden of conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis and addresses your needs with a personalized care program.

Current Programs:

  • Your Health, Your Way Programs – customized community programs that bring health education, motivation, and movement on a weekly or monthly basis.

  • Bone and Joint Town Halls - these are interactive events that bring communities together to learn about the prevalence of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, and how each person can take action today to reduce their risk.

  • Community Days and Health Fairs - we table at events and share our educational and clinical program resources with local communities.

  • Sponsorships and Collaborations - we partner with local and regional organizations by providing in-kind support and event promotion which benefit patients and communities.

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Our Care Programs

Upcoming Community Events

Schedule an Appointment

If you like to make an appointment or talk to our providers:

Call us at 412-641-8594

Email at belculfinetl3@upmc.edu

3. Combining innovative technologies with clinical practice to improve outcomes and experiences.

Assisting in the development of tools like Joint Ai, a training and diagnosis platform for knee & hip arthritis that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.


Explore Current Joint Ai Pilot Projects

Joint iQ is a free education and training platform design by expert orthopaedic surgeons to educate non-expert users to diagnose hip and knee arthritis.

Joint Dx is an innovative clinical decision support system that accurately diagnoses and recommends treatment plans for patients with hip and/or knee pain from arthritis.