UPMC Altoona provides exceptional health care to Blair County and surrounding areas. With nearly 3,000 employees, it is the largest employer in the county, and is a tertiary hospital, offering an array of specialized programs and services. UPMC Altoona joined UPMC in July 2013. UPMC Altoona is a charitable, not-for-profit health care system governed by a volunteer community board of directors. The hospital is licensed for a combined 380 beds. UPMC Altoona offers more than 200 years of health care experience, over 300 talented and highly recognized physicians, nearly 4,000 specialized and experienced caregivers, and 600 supportive volunteers. The health system serves more than 20 counties throughout Central Pennsylvania.