April 7, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 7
Top Stories
Excela Health Recognizes Donate Life Month
McKenna Foundation Donation to Surgical Expansion at Latrobe Hospital
Enhancement to Safety for Newborns Through Sleep Sack Giveaway
April is recognized as National Donate Life Month to raise awareness for the importance of organ, tissue and cornea donation.
New State-Of-The-Art Surgical Device For Heart Patient Care
Opportunity Begins Here
Employee Referral Program
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Nearly 7,000 Pennsylvanians are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. During National Donate Life Month, Excela Health and the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) work together to reduce the waiting list. Pledge your support by registering here. This month a flag will be raised at Excela Westmoreland Hospital in recognition of Donate Life month. To spread awareness in the community, committee members have placed painted rocks around the area to be found and passed along.
In the News, Page 3 Kudos & Recognition, Page 5 New Faces, Page 6 & 7
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Excela Health Receives Continuing Support from McKenna Foundation Directed to Surgical Expansion at Latrobe Hospital Continuing its longstanding support for community healthcare, the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation has contributed $1.5 million toward the expansion of the Surgical Institute at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. The gift was channeled through the Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation and represents the McKenna Foundation’s single largest grant to the health system thus far. The creation of the Surgical Institute at Latrobe Hospital is part of Excela Health’s alignment and enhancement of surgical services, with a focus on increasing the variety and scope of surgeries, particularly as it relates to cancer care. “We are grateful for the unflagging support of the McKenna Foundation as we seek to provide the best possible care to our community,” said John Sphon, Excela Health Chief Executive Officer. “This is a true community-healthcare partnership where vital resources become available and needs can be met.”
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Excela Health Family Additions Maternity Center Enhances Safety for Newborns Through Sleep Sack Giveaway Excela Health has long utilized sleep sacks in its Family Additions Maternity Center at Westmoreland Hospital to swaddle newborns in the hours after delivery. Now all new parents will leave the hospital with a pair of sleep sacks to promote continuing safe sleep practices at home. The gift is made possible by ongoing support from the Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation. Beginning in 2022, the foundation will provide approximately $21,000 annually for the purchase of the monogrammed sleep sacks.
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New State-Of-The-Art Surgical Device For Heart Patient Care Heart valve surgery can be especially difficult in patients with a large amount of calcification, where there is a heightened risk that the built-up plaque may break away and enter the blood stream and thus cause a stroke. Thanks to a $231,000 gift from the Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation, Excela Health cardiothoracic surgeons now have a device to help mitigate such risks, and benefit patients who might otherwise have been considered inoperable.
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Excela Health Receives $1.5 Million Donation Toward Latrobe Surgical Institute Click here
A Message from the Western PA Regional Chief Medical Officers (CMO) Consortium: Violence in Health Care – A Call for Support Click here
OB/GYN Online Education Class: Infant Safety Excela Health wants parents to be prepared and have peace of mind about caring for their infant whether a new or seasoned parent. Our online Infant Safety class will help parents learn about child safety practices, including car seat rules and regulations, infant CPR techniques and more. This class is offered as an on-demand video. Nurses are available via telephone to answer any questions after watching the presentation. To register for the online class, please call the Excela Health Call Center at 1-877-771-1234. A confirmation email will be sent to you with the video link.
Excela Health’s Support for Ukraine Tops $30,000 in Funds, Supplies Click here
Grant Sends Excela Newborns, Parents Home with Sleep Sacks Click here
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Employee of the Month: March Congratulations to the following employee for demonstrating their commitment to Excela Health’s mission. Home Care & Hospice Heather McKee, Skilled Nursing 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.
Employee Referral Program In our continuing efforts to initiate and sustain opportunities designed to strengthen our abilities to recruit and retain staff for select positions within the organization, an Enhanced Employee Referral Program has been implemented until May 30, 2022. Positions include: Registered Nurses, Registered Respiratory Therapists, Technical Partner and more. Applicants must be offered and accepted during this timeframe. When you refer a candidate and they mention your name as a referral either on their online application or during their interview, and if the candidate is hired and all guidelines have been met, then you will be paid out after the six month mark pending all qualifications are met.
Postions with Enhanced Referral Bonuses: • Registered Nurse or CNC (Hospital and Home Health) | Full-Time • Registered Respiratory Therapist | Full-Time • Surgical Technologist | Full-Time • Technical Partner | Full-Time • Medical Assistant/LPN | Full-Time • Patient Services Associate | Full-Time • Environmental Services Tech | Full-Time • Pharmacy Tech | Full-Time • Physical Therapist | Full-Time Opportunity • Cardiovascular Technician | Full-Time • Echocardiographer | Full-Time • Weekend Home Health Physical Therapist | Full-Time
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To view the full details of the enhanced referral bonus, including monetary value, click here.
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April 7, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 7
Upcoming Events
April Perks Our April featured perks have arrived! Enjoy discounts from 512 Coffee and Ice Cream café (new April special!), Country Farms Garden Center, Rizzo’s Malabar Inn, Statler’s Fun Center and more!
Blood Drive Excela Health and the American Red Cross will be hosting an employee blood drive. • Friday, April 22 | 12:30 to 6 p.m. • Westmoreland Hospital, MCC Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To schedule, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor ExcelaWestmoreland.
Spring Into Bingo Benefits the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary. Admission is $25. • Sunday, May 1 | Doors Open 11:30 a.m. • Youngwood Firehall, 104 South Second Street Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and bingo will begin at 1 p.m. For tickets, contact Maureen at 724-244-4343. View the flier, here.
Plus, don’t forget about all of the exciting, ongoing offers available as well! Must show Excela Health ID badge at time of purchase. Visit the Excela Health Perks Page for more information on how to redeem featured perks. Please be sure to abide by all COVID-19 guidelines and regulations when using/participating in Excela Perks.
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Kudos & Recognition Surgical Staff Excela Surgeons and Surgical Teams and Staff have taken very good care of me inpatient and out, several times. Facebook April: Occupational Therapy Month | Patient Access Week, 4/4 to 4/10 | National Cancer Registrars Week, 4/4 to 4/8 | Medical Lab Professionals Week, 4/18 to 4/24 | Volunteer Appreciation Week, 4/18 to 4/24 | Transplant Nurses Week, 4/26 to4/30 | Patient Experience Week, 4/26 to 4/30
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health Frick Hospital
Emergency Department Carlie Hall I, Health Unit Coordinator Food and Nutrition Services Jessica Emerick, Culinary Specialist Laboratory Services Anthony Salvio, Laboratory Technologist
Latrobe Hospital
Central Processing Robyn Milyak, Central Services Technician Emergency Department George Hoffman Jr., Technical Partner Lauren Showman, Technical Partner Food and Nutrition Services Kandis Gefrovich, Nutrition Services Specialist Imaging Services Alexis Peterman, Ultrasound Technologist Inpatient Physical Therapy Lindsay Rozynek, Speech Pathologist Laboratory Services Shayna Fabian, Phlebotomist Haley Long, Phlebotomist Nursing Pool Christina Hall, Technical Partner Mandi Harris, Technical Partner PCU 2NS Laken Haines, Technical Partner
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Westmoreland Hospital
Care Support Center Logan Johnson, Care Support Specialist Intensive Care Unit Caitlyn Crook, Technical Partner Laboratory Services Nawal Alobedi, Phlebotomist Amber Rager, Phlebotomist Marketing and Communication Judi Bassett, Physician Liaison Nursing Pool Tyler Nalls, Technical Partner Adam Ott, Unit Clerk Patient Transport Jordyn Granny, Patient Transporter Jamie Richardson, Patient Transporter PCU 3AB Ashlyn Mansberry, Technical Partner PCU 1D Carrie Fratini, Technical Partner Michelle McCarthy, Technical Partner Student PCU 2D Hannah Morton, Technical Partner Perianesthesia Tammy Milkovich, BSN Pharmacy Alyssa Mather, Pharmacy Technician
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health Excela Health Medical Group Cardiology Greensburg Hailey Cupp Diagnostic Associates Latrobe Aleesha Guidos, Certified Medical Assistant Family Medicine Jeannette Family Medicine Jenna Hildenbrand, Medical Assistant Neurology Greensburg Shawn Hull, Patient Services Associate Judith Jones, Patient Services Associate Orthopedics Excela Square at Latrobe Susan Hickey, Patient Services Associate Primary Care Excela Square at Norwin Donna Kuchar, LPN
Excela Square at Norwin Imaging Services Robert Brown, CT Technologist
Home Care & Hospice Skilled Nursing Lisa Allison, BSN
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