Excela Insight 12/29/2022

Help reduce energy consumption every Wednesday starting January 4, 2023.

n Turn off: Lights, IT Equipment, Non-essential equipment (e.g. space heater), TV’s in unoccupied areas n Charge personal devices before coming to work and bring a lunch that does not require the microwave n Take the stairs instead of using the elevator n Utilize virtual meeting options and telecommute if permitted n Evaluate your spaces and workflows for energy saving ideas

Have a great energy saving idea?

Share it with us by emailing gogreen@excelahealth.org. Excess Energy. Ends Here.

Primary Care Weekends Holiday Hours

Primary Care Weekends will be offering extended hours during the holiday weekend. Saturday, December 31, walk-in care will be available from 8 a.m. to noon at the Excela Square at Norwin and Excela Square at Latrobe locations. The offices will be closed on Sunday in observance of New Year’s Day, but will reopen on Monday, January 2 from 8 a.m. to noon.

For more information on Primary Care Weekends visit https://www.excelahealth.org/services/primary-care/ primary-care-weekends/

Sign Up for “Paperless” W-2

There are many benefits to receiving your W-2 electronically. You will have access to the document earlier than the traditional paper process with less concern about loss, misdirected or delayed delivery. You can print multiple copies and access the document at any time of day.

To learn how to sign up for electronic delivery, click here

LAHAS "Random Acts of Kindness" Project

The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) recently presented a “Random Acts of Kindness” project for employees at Latrobe Hospital, Excela Square at Latrobe, and Laurel Surgical Center. 18 baskets and 26 gift card bags totaling $2,200 were donated. Winners were randomly drawn.

2023 Blood Drives

Blood Drive dates include: n January 31 n February 22 (held at Lloydsville Fire Hall, 208 Dickens Street, Latrobe) n March 28 n April 24 n May 23 n June 27

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, beginning January 4, 2023, 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 January 4 and 18 n February 1 and 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.

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 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.

New Year, NU-U Program

The NU-U program is not just a weight loss program but a program that focuses on the whole self and the different aspects of weight loss, exercise, nutrition, and stress. It provides the participant with many resources that the Excela Health Well-Being Center offers and a variety of resources that are available as they embark upon their new journey in 2023. Must participate in quarterly weigh-ins to win prizes.

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Kudos & Recognition

A heartfelt thank you to all the individuals, departments, and the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society, all of whom participated in the holiday food drive.

A special thank you to Danielle Jellison for her leadership and facilitation on this project. Approximately 110 families in the Derry community were touched by your generosity.

Each family received a full festive meal and a variety of other food items to provide for the holiday break. Each department at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital donated a particular dry food item to help fill each of the 110 boxes.

December

n Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week I 12/1 to 12/7

n National Handwashing Awareness Week I 12/4 to 12/10

n National Influenza Vaccination Week I 12/5 to 12/9

New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health

Frick Hospital

Food & Nutrition Services

Mindy Addis, Culinary Specialist Transporter

Hanna Article, Patient Transporter Progressive Care Unit

Kimberly Baird, RN

Kiera McLaughlin, Technical Partner

Emergency Department

Jessica Franklin, LPN

Maria Woods, ALS Technician Lab-Phlebotomy Outreach

Shelby Smith, Phlebotomist Advanced Pain Center

Rebecca Bowers, Patient Services Associate

Latrobe Hospital

PCU 3NS

Viviane Gonzales, RN, BSN Lab-Phlebotomy Outreach

Tammy Kahl, Phlebotomist Environmental Services

Gilbert Nunez, Environmental Services Technician Nursing Pool

Brenna Wells, Technical Partner

Westmoreland Hospital

Psych Rehab

Mary Karnes, Secretary Food and Nutrition Services

Lori Cycak, Nutrition Concierge Labor and Delivery

Hanna Detwiler, Technical Partner PCU 2AB

Jomayra Katwaroo, Technical Partner PCU 2D

Melissa Leonard, Unit Clerk Pharmacy

Alaina MacPhail, Pharmacy Technician

Katlyn Radocay, Pharmacist

PCU 3D/3E

Sandy Marion, LPN Nursing Pool

Jolene Mazur, Technical Partner Heart Center

Rachel Obrowski, CT Technologist Outpatient Rehab-PT

Peyton Ryan, Rehab Technician

ICU

Allison Sherbondy, BSN Emergency Department

Elsa Witherow, Technical Partner

Excela Square at Norwin

Surgery Center

Karen Gavelek, RN, BSN

Laurel Surgical Center

Colleen Lindahl, Central Services Technician