Employee of the Month: January

Congratulations to the following employee for demonstrating their commitment to Excela Health’s mission.

Westmoreland Hospital

Connie Yelinek, Radiology

Nominate Someone for Employee of the Month

Celebrate the accomplishments of those around you by nominating a co-worker for Employee of the Month! Individuals or teams are chosen based on a demonstration of a positive impact on our culture and work environment through Safety, Quality, Human Development, Productivity and Growth and Margin. Multiple awards are presented each month to employees across the health system.

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Kudos & Recognition

The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) is the nation’s only professional physician trade association focused on the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care in the emergency department. EDPMA’s membership includes emergency medicine physician groups, as well as billing, coding, and other professional support organizations that assist healthcare providers in our nation’s emergency departments.

Congratulations to Dr. Heather Walker for being selected to the Class of 2024 Emerging Leaders Academy. As President of her group, Heather brings experience and a desire to understand and relieve EM pressures to the program.

February

n American Heart Month n PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (PANAW) I 2/6 to 2/12 n Cardiovascular Professionals Week I 2/12 to 2/18 n Phlebotomists Recognition Week I 2/13 to 2/17 n Cardiac Rehabilitation Week I 2/13 to 12/19 n National Caregivers Day I 2/17 n Critical Care Nurses Day I 2/18

2023 Blood Drives

The ACR will host three community blood drives in Mount Pleasant at the Mount Pleasant Regional Family YMCA of the Laurel Highlands, 490 Bessemer Road, Mount Pleasant. Hours for these drives run earlier 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged by registering at www.redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor keyword RFYMCALH.

Blood Drive dates are: n February 14

Excela Health is enthusiastic to collaborate with the American Red Cross on their local community blood drive programs held in Greensburg, Mount Pleasant, and Latrobe, respectively.

The Greensburg program is held at Greensburg Hose Company #6, 542 W. Otterman Street, Greensburg every other Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Register at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor keyword ARCGBG.

Blood Drive dates include: n February 15 n March 1 n April 12 and 26 n May 10 and 24 n June 21

The Latrobe program is typically held at the Latrobe American Legion Post 515, 1811 Ligonier Street, Latrobe. The program runs from noon to 5:30 p.m.; with walk-ins welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged by registering at www.redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor keyword LATROBE.

Blood Drive dates include: n February 22 (held at Lloydsville Fire Hall, 208 Dickens Street, Latrobe) n March 28 n April 24 n May 23 n June 27 n April 11 n June 21

To maximize your blood donation and to help more patients, if you are an eligible type O, B negative or A negative, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

Should you have questions, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Wellness by the Numbers

n NU-U participation – 149 n NU-U teams – 21 teams n Employees participating in Personal Training – 5 n Employees enrolled in Unplug and Recharge – 773 n Employees currently enrolled in 2023 group exercises: n Yoga – 64 n HIIT – 109 n Strong and Lean - 45 n Employees currently active with Nutritional Counseling – 7 n New Employee Wellness Gym members – 27