05/10/2026
Our own Dr. Minter recognized with the UMPC Advanced Practice Award!
Nurses are at the heart of everything we do. This Nurses Week, we’re highlighting UPMC nurses whose expertise, empathy, and commitment help shape exceptional care every single day.
Meet Cayleigh Minter, a senior certified registered nurse practitioner at UPMC in Central Pa., and the winner of UPMC's Advance Practice Award.
When wound care gets complex, Cayleigh is the clinician teams trust. As an advanced practice provider (APP), she sets a high standard for advanced wound care across our region through exceptional clinical skill, collaboration, and forward‑thinking innovation.
Through her work, Cayleigh delivers meticulous, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Beyond the bedside, Cayleigh is helping shape what’s next in health. She played a key role in building and expanding Virtual Rounds, a systemwide initiative that enhances interdisciplinary communication, streamlines case review, and broadens access to specialty expertise.
Through her clinical expertise and innovation, Cayleigh is improving patient outcomes today while helping define the future of wound care at UPMC.