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Elizabeth Ritter

CPBJ Staff//December 22, 2023//

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Elizabeth Ritter

President

UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore

Elizabeth Ritter, president of UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic and UPMC West Shore, said she takes immense pride leading continuous efforts to enhance the patient and employee experience. “My strategic vision supports a highly integrated health care system that has been instrumental in providing world-class care to patients across central Pennsylvania,” she said. “As I’ve led the implementation of these plans, our hospitals have not only been acknowledged for their significant success in quality, safety and patient experience but also lauded as some of the best in the region.”

Her role as a passionate advocate for patients and communities has been central to her work, Ritter said. She is fully committed to understanding and addressing the needs and challenges faced by the diverse populations UPMC serves. By listening to patient stories, empathizing with their experiences, and partnering with community leaders, “I have been able to tailor health care services that are effective and compassionate, improving health care outcomes and building trust in the communities we serve.”