Labor and delivery in Altoona, PA
UPMC Altoona is the hospital in Altoona, Pennsylvania that delivers babies. Together it handled 1,529 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 23%, against 27% across Pennsylvania and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
UPMC Altoona
620 Howard Avenue
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 23%1,529 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | Johnstown | 31 | 28% | 1,312 | Yes |
| Mount Nittany Medical Center | State College | 34 | 22% | 1,050 | Yes |
| Indiana Regional Medical Center | Indiana | 40 | 31% | 262 | Yes |
| Punxsutawney Area Hospital | Punxsutawney | 44 | 22% | 240 | Yes |
| Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital | Lewistown | 44 | 20% | 443 | Yes |
| Penn Highlands Dubois | Dubois | 45 | 25% | 1,020 | Yes |