 One of the most compelling examples of the hospital's service to the community occurred in 1931 when Mercy Hospital donated more than $600,000 ($ today) worth of health care services at a time when one day in the hospital cost less than $4 ($ today).That commitment to the community was demonstrated again when, in the 1960s, Mercy decided to rebuild and remain in uptown Pittsburgh, and over the next four decades, the hospital expanded, replaced facilities, and developed specialized programs and advanced technology.In 2006, Mercy Hospital decided to seek a strategic partner to strengthen and preserve its faith-based care and Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh merged with UPMC to become UPMC Mercy on January 1, 2008.