Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital

Children's Hospital' Oakland site's future remains uncertain

As a child I remember travelling to Children's Hospital once every 6 months or so. I was born with a heart defect which was fixed when I was in 3rd grade by open heart surgery. It is so odd to hear that the building is now empty.

They have moved into a wonderful new facility in another part of Pittsburgh. It sounds like it is truly state of the art. Hopefully it is also less maze-like than the old building was. Though, maybe, that was part of it's "charm".

I remember the cafeteria in basement. As a kid it was an adventure to get to eat there. I also remember the X-ray department since part of my routine exam was to get a chest X-ray. And then there would be the EKG. I don't really remember much about the operating room except the bright operating light. I do remember various rooms I was in and the play area on the top floor with the roof top outdoor play area.

Cities change. Places change. I'm not really sad to hear that the hospital has moved to another place. It would be nice if the old buildings could be put to good use.

Here is a picture of the new building: