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Join the HealthyWage Challenge

The HealthyWage Team Challenge is a 12-week weight loss challenge with over over $10,000 in cash prizes. Teams consist of five people and the challenge begins May 20, 2022. Registration is $25/month for three months ($75). Contestants can earn back their registration fee with an individual weight loss of 10% in 9 months!

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21st Annual Freedom 5K for Heart

Join Dr. Larry DeNino, Excela Health Cardiologist, for the 21st Annual Freedom 5K for Heart. The 5K will take place on July 4, 2022 at Lynch Field. Virtual running is also available for those who can't come in person.

The dollars raised from the Freedom 5K will help the American Heart Association to save lives from heart disease and stroke…. today, tomorrow and for years to come.

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Excela Health Outpatient Diabetes Education Center recognized by American Diabetes Association Click here

PA Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And The Worst Click here

Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society 37th Annual Children’s Health Fair

The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society in conjunction with Excela Health hosted its 37th Annual Children’s Health Fair at Charter Oak Church, Greensburg. Approximately 550 third grade students from Latrobe, Derry, Ligonier and the Valley School of Ligonier attended, along with their teachers. Throughout the day long event, students rotated through 12 learning stations, including Dangers of Tobacco/Vaping, Robotic Medicine, Concussion Prevention, Yoga Exercise, Good Nutrition, Respecting Others, Dental Hygiene, Stress Management, Ambulance Tour, K-9 Officer, Car and Bicycle Safety and Summer Safety.

Donation to Allied Universal Security

In anticipation of June as National Safety Month Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) recently donated snack baskets to staff of Allied Universal Security who serve at Excela Latrobe Hospital and Excela Square at Latrobe. The donations were made in appreciation for all they do to keep the environment safe for patients, visitors and staff. Representing LAHAS from left are Kathy Koontz, Roberta McCahan and Sally Ann Novak. Accepting the gift are Allied officers Ron Altman and Dan Myers. Allied Universal provides security for Excela Health across the health system.

Spinach-Bean Dip Recipe

Enjoy this spinach-bean dip recipe presented by Dawn Davoli, Registered Dietitian, in this edition of Healthy Kitchen.

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2022 Service Awards

Congratulations to the following employees who have reached a milestone in calendar year 2021. This list includes employees who were not previously recognized in 2021.

Please join us in congratulating the staff on their milestone.

Beginning this year, service anniversaries will be celebrated in the calendar year following their anniversary year. For example, if an employee reaches their 10 year milestone in June of 2022, they will be included in the 2023 recognitions.

Excela Health is grateful for all employees and the service they provide to improve the health and well-being of every life we touch.

5 Years

Frick Hospital Katie Dillinger, BSN

Latrobe Hospital Robin Harkcom, BSN Lucille Urban, RN

Westmoreland Hospital Brian Campbell, Technical Partner Jocelyn Cawoski, Pharmacist

Excela Health Medical Group Caitlin LaBute, RN Cathy Tofani, Regional Practice Manager

Home Care & Hospice Toni Pancoast, Medical Secretary

15 Years

Latrobe Hospital Lugene D'Angelo, BSN, Perioperative

20 Years

Excela Health Medical Group Rebecca Plummer, RN Rene Smail, Nurse Practitioner IV