# UPMC Children's

> Managing your child’s health

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gss.android.Childrenspgh](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gss.android.Childrenspgh)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gss.android.Childrenspgh`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 51,683
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (121 ratings)
- **Version:** \\"6.3.4\\"
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2011-05-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gss.android.Childrenspgh)
- **Website:** [http://www.CHP.edu/app](http://www.chp.edu/app)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/privacy-info](https://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/privacy-info)

## Description

The UPMC Children's Chrome extension offers parents immediate access to expert pediatric resources from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Easily find doctors, locate after-hours care, and get trusted advice for both common and rare pediatric conditions. Key features include location finders for Children's facilities and Express Cares, quick links to Emergency services and Poison Center, a Symptom Checker, Parent Advice, First Aid guidance, and medication management tools. Additionally, the extension provides convenient contact options, feedback channels, donation opportunities, and social media engagement with the Children's community. This app empowers parents to manage their child's health with reliable information and resources at their fingertips. Please note, this extension is for informational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

## Rankings

- #295,605 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.gss.android.Childrenspgh.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ability to facilitate communication with doctors and provide valuable medical resources for children in an intuitive format. However, many report frequent crashes, lack of in-app functionality with redirections to websites, login issues, and a reduction in features compared to earlier versions. While some praise the convenience, others find it unreliable and prefer alternative apps.

### Pros

- Allows messaging doctors directly without long hold times
- Provides useful medical information and resources for children
- Convenient way to manage children's medical information
- Intuitive and well-organized user interface

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or does not work properly
- Many features redirect users to websites instead of functioning within the app
- Unable to log in or access many services claimed by the app
- Some users find the app offers limited functionality compared to previous versions or other similar apps

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