UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg Launches Child-Friendly MRI Experience with Support from Dunkin’ Foundation

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 2, 2025 –UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg with support from the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, introduced a new MRI simulator and cinema system for pediatric patients. This innovative technology helps children prepare for critical MRI scans without the need for anesthesia, transforming what can be a scary medical moment into something calming. By projecting engaging visuals and creating a more relaxing environment, the system helps kids feel empowered and supported throughout their care journey. 


This was made possible thanks to a grant from the Dunkin' Joy of Childhood Foundation.  


“We’re so grateful to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation for their support," said Matthew Connors, development director, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. "Their generosity is bringing smiles, comfort and joy to countless pediatric patients and their families at UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg." 
 
One dollar from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide will be donated to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, helping bring the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness. One hundred percent of the funds raised will stay local, supporting organizations that help deliver joy where it’s needed most. Learn more about the Joy in Childhood Foundation at joyinchildhoodfoundation.org 


UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg offers 72 beds dedicated to infants, children, adolescents and teens, providing acute and critical inpatient pediatric care. UPMC brings nationally ranked care from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to families in central Pennsylvania, with direct access to its specialists when needed. To learn more about UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg, visit UPMC.com/CentralPaPediatrics   
 
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MRI 1 - A new MRI simulator and cinema system for pediatric patients. 
MRI 2 - This cutting-edge technology helps transform what can be a scary medical moment into something calming. 
MRI 3 - Projecting engaging visuals and creating a more relaxing environment. 
 
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About UPMC      
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com   
 
About the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation   
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that coordinates charitable giving to support community benefit and education programs, the needs of seven hospitals, and resources that improve access to, and quality of, care throughout UPMC in Central Pa. With nearly 100 different funds that benefit the hospitals as well as the community, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation invests locally in the resources and people that continually make the life-changing medicine of UPMC in Central Pa a reality. All money raised by the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation remains in central Pennsylvania to support programs and services at UPMC in Central Pa. For more information, visit upmcpinnaclefoundation.org.