The Hamot Hospital Association was founded in Erie, PA on Feb. 7, 1881. Hamot opened its doors to the public on July 1, 1881. Today UPMC Hamot is a 423-bed tertiary care facility, regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by a medical staff of more than 300 active members and nearly 3,300 dedicated employees, UPMC Hamot’s mission is to serve its patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. Our superior health care services are continually recognized by notable accrediting bodies. Our organization joined UPMC on February 1, 2011.