UPMC Somerset, Somerset

In 1917, Dr. Jacob T. Bowman opened a private hospital on West Main Street in the duplex residence known as the Jack Philip’s property. The first floor served as an office and Dr. Bowman’s residence. Three rooms on the second floor were devoted to patient care. Recognizing the need for more space, Dr. Bowman purchased the John R. Scott residence on South Center Avenue plus the Sanner residence in the rear and converted them into a 15-bed private hospital.

The financial problems, which beset this venture, crystallized efforts for a community hospital. Reverend I. Hess Wagner, president of the Chamber of Commerce, called a meeting of concerned citizens to discuss measures to raise $40,000 to purchase the Bowman holdings and remodel them as a hospital. A steering committee was appointed to propose ways to raise the money. F. W. Cunningham, who served as the hospital’s first board president, was among these founding fathers.

On January 31, 1921, the Bowman title was transferred, a charter recorded and Somerset had its community hospital. The purchase price of the Bowman Hospital was $25,000 and an additional $10,000 was spent to remodel the hospital, making necessary improvements.

Our Mission…

The mission of UPMC Somerset is to deliver personalized health care that our community will value and trust, now and into the future.

Our Vision…

Our vision is to redefine health care in our community by connecting individuals with the medical expertise they need and the compassion they deserve.

Our Values…

Commitment: We create access to the best health care available, now and for the future.

Compassion: We deliver compassionate care that our community will recommend to friends and family.

Courtesy: We enjoy providing courteous and considerate service for all.