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What began as a family outing quickly turned into a medical emergency when Julie’s son suffered what doctors initially believed was a stroke. Instead, the diagnosis was far more devastating: a brain tumor. Within hours, Julie and her family were traveling from Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, to Pittsburgh, far from home

Beginning August 1, 2026, Family House will implement updated room rates for guests and caregivers. Family House remains committed to providing an affordable “home away from home” for patients and families traveling to Pittsburgh for medical care. These updated rates help support the services, accommodations, and resources our guests depend

When Sandra “Sandy” Wilkinson arrived in Pittsburgh in December 2025, she carried far more than a suitcase. She carried uncertainty. Fear. Exhaustion. And the weight of knowing that her younger brother’s life hung in the balance. Thousands of miles from home, Sandy traveled from Wichita, Kansas after her brother, Zachary,

At Family House, we believe that having loved ones close by can make all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Weekend Together promotion, running through August 2026. This summer, when a guest is staying at Family House and paying the standard nightly room rate, their family members

Clara generally works six to seven days a week. Between her roles as sole caregiver for her husband, Medical Assistant at Complete Primary Care Associates at UPMC Mercy, and Front Office Specialist at Family House, much of Clara’s life is spent serving others. Originally from Spain, Clara began caring for

When Carey Rutigliano arrived in Pittsburgh from Tucson, Arizona, he knew his life was about to revolve around hospital hallways and long waits for medical updates. What he didn’t expect was to find a place that felt less like temporary lodging and more like home. That place was Family House.