May 5, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 9
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50 Year Employee Spotlight: James Claycomb
A Different Path, Life After Traumatic Brain Injury
Join the HealthyWage Challenge
Friends of Nursing Host Twilight Walk
Employee of the Month: April
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James Claycomb was working part-time at a local gas station, but the schedule was spotty and what he really needed was a steady job. He found such an opportunity at Westmoreland Hospital when he applied for a housekeeping position. That was 1972. This month Claycomb marks 50 years of employment with Excela Health, the bulk of which has been in Facilities Management as a maintenance engineer, specializing in heating and air conditioning and computer based building automation. While he's participated in various trainings as new technology has been introduced at the hospital, Claycomb's expertise is rooted in decades of experience as he has made a career troubleshooting mechanical problems that result in cost and time-savings. Beyond the personal satisfaction he's derived from his career, Claycomb is also gratified that he's been a good role model for new hires into the department and demonstrated a strong work ethic to his stepson. Both are priceless dividends of a job well done.
Kudos & Recognition, Page 5 New Faces, Page 6 & 7
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Kona Ice Truck Coming to Excela Health Excela Health employees are invited to enjoy a FREE tasty treat from the Kona Ice truck on the following dates:
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A Different Path, Life After Traumatic Brain Injury “The first 16 years of my life were normal. I lived the way my parents had planned for me, then unexpectedly I suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries. I lost not only a vast amount of the functionality of my brain, but my sense of self. Through physical therapy and rehabilitation my brain was rewired, but I will never be the same again. This piece represents finding my new identity as a disabled person, and it represents the things my injury took from me.” Dr. Masterson and the Excela Health Sports Concussion Program are proud to be a credentialed ImPACT® Consultant and leader in sports concussion management. The focus of the Center for Concussion Care is to educate and assist athletes, parents and coaches in the proper identification and management of concussion on and off the field.
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May 5, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 9
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 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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Excela Health: Hospital Workers Served as Stand-In Family Members to COVID-19 Patients Click here
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Friends of Nursing Host Twilight Walk
MHA Innovations 2022 Awards will be held virtually Click here
Friends of Nursing is once again hosting a Twilight Walk in celebration of Nursing Month on May 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Excela Square at Latrobe. Walkers are invited to walk at their own pace. Drawings for special items will take place with donations benefiting Friends of Nursing. Employees will earn Wellness points/badges for participation!
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Can’t make the event? Donate Online! To donate through the Westmoreland/Frick Foundation, click here. To donate through the Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation, click here.
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Employee of the Month: April Congratulations to the following employee for demonstrating their commitment to Excela Health’s mission. Westmoreland Hospital Jenifer Bellush, Inpatient Physical Therapy 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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Thomas P. Gessner, MD Healthcare Scholarship Recipient Theresa Ann MacBlane, BSN, RN, is the latest recipient of the Thomas P. Gessner, MD Healthcare Scholarship. A registered nurse at Excela Latrobe Hospital, she received her Bachelor's degree from Carlow University where she is continuing to pursue her Master's as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her clinical experience includes hospice, oncology, surgery, medical surgical and telemetry patients. MacBlane hopes to focus her career on the needs of the underserved including the LGBTQ community or those in rural settings. “Quality medical care is a right and everyone deserves access to a practitioner that is compassionate, well-trained and accessible to them and their family." Recognized as an Excela Health Employee of the Month, MacBlane is also a 2021 recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary. The Gessner Scholarship, valued at $3,000, is given to an employee pursuing an advanced degree in a variety of specialties. Once MacBlane completes her education, she plans to augment an office or clinic practice with time spent in an Excela Health hospital setting, thus providing continuity within the healthcare system.
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May 5, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 9
Fidelity Workshop Friday, May 10, 2022 | Noon Navigating Market Volatility: this workshop will review what is happening in the current market and why—and help answer your questions.
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EAP Resources: Mental Health Awareness Month Most people experience ups and downs in life. Sadness is a normal reaction to events such as the loss of a friend or a setback at work. But if feelings of emptiness or despair take hold and are interfering with your ability to function or enjoy time spent with friends or family, you may be experiencing depression.
Your Employee Assistance Program can provide free, confidential, and independent support as well as assistance on any of the work, personal, and family challenges that life may bring.
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Kudos & Recognition Excela Health Employees “They are all so wonderful. Even with all the extra work they have done with COVID and at night they would come in to see if you were okay or needed anything. I was in the hospital for 7 days and everyone there was like angels flying around to check on you. Bless all the doctors, nurses, and staff.” Facebook Critical Care Recognition Month | Oncology Nurses Month | National Mental Health Month | Better Hearing and Speech Month | National Nurses’ Week, 5/6 to 5/12 | National Hospital Week, 5/9 to 5 /15 | National Skilled Nursing Care Week, 5/9 to 5/15 | Neuroscience Nurses Week, 5/9 to 5/15 | National EMS Week, 5/15 to 5/21 | Healthcare Technology Management Week, 5/16 to 5/23 | Healthcare Documentation Integrity Week, 5/16 to 5/23 | National Speech Pathologist Day, 5/18
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health Frick Hospital
Laboratory Services Kara Grenell, Phlebotomist
Latrobe Hospital
Food and Nutrition Services Britnee Silvis, Lead Nutrition Services Specialist Nursing Pool Ryan Usher, Technical Partner Perianesthesia Kimberly Hartshorn, Unit Clerk
Westmoreland Hospital
Advanced Wound Center Leanne Pritts, RN Clinical Nutrition Taralee Haines, Clinical Dietitian Clinical Resource Management Tammy Jakub, RN, Case Manager Communications Joseph Saccamago Jr., Telecommunications Representative Environmental Services Diante Adams, Environmental Services Technician Intensive Care Unit McKendra Walker, BSN Laboratory Services Chelsea Fetters, Laboratory Technologist Nursing Administration Jessica Gillis, Unit Clerk II Operating Room Michelle Shenk, RN Patient Transport Suki Rowden, Patient Transporter PCU 3D/3E Angela Mazzaferro, RN Kayla Ruby, Unit Clerk Pharmacy David Franco, Pharmacy Technician Jenely Fuller, Pharmacy Technician
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Excela Health Medical Group Admin Float Pool Lauren Ross, RN Family Medicine Blairsville James Galinac, Orientation, Nurse Practitioner Heidi Maxwell, Patient Services Associate Diagnostic Associates Latrobe Nikki Feltes, Certified Medical Assistant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Excela Square at Latrobe Kimberly Alberter, RN Obstetrics and Gynecology Greensburg Michelle Kauffman, Office Supervisor Judith West, Patient Services Associate
Laurel Surgical Center Johnna Fabrizi, BSN Rita Short, Technical Partner