June 30, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 13
Top Stories
Excela Health Recognized For Exemplary Care of Heart & Stroke Patients
LGBTQ+ Glossary of Terms
Music Therapy Group Exercise
5 Brain Foods Most People Aren’t Eating Enough of
Penny Wars
In Every Edition Kudos & Recognition, Page 4 New Faces, Page 5
Excela Health, through its three member hospitals, once again has received multiple American Heart Association Achievement Awards for demonstrated commitment to ensuring cardiovascular patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital. “Excela Health is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to helping our patients have the best possible chance of survival after cardiovascular events,” said Chief Medical Officer Carol Fox, MD, FAAFP.
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LGBTQ+ Glossary of Terms
5 Brain Foods Most People Aren’t Eating As we age, it’s likely we become more interested in keeping our memory sharp and our brain healthy. Research shows that certain foods can play a positive role in overall mind health.
Excela Health is committed to improving the Health and Well-Being of every life we touch. This includes educating and advocating for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Education is the first step in progress.
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Music Therapy Group Exercise Excela Health has recently been awarded a grant by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) to conduct a Music Therapy program for employees. Music therapy is an evidence-based treatment that can address a variety of healthcare and educational goals. Music therapy may be beneficial to many individuals. It can help with memory, lower blood pressure, improve coping, reduce stress and more. Learn more by visiting the Well-Being Center Intranet page.
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The MIND diet, which is an acronym for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, does just that by improving cognitive function and lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s/dementia by 53%. That’s pretty impressive! This lifestyle eating plan is high in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, B vitamins, flavonoids, lutein and beta carotene and translates them into brain healthy foods. The nutrients in these foods have been shown to slow down aging of the brain, therefore lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s/dementia. Recent studies reveal that most people aren’t eating enough of certain brain boosting foods. Adding the these 5 brain foods can sharpen your memory and help your brain work efficiently!
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June 30, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 13
Penny Wars
In the News
In our local communities there are a surprising number of people at increased risk for disease/mortality as a result of their age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or a disability. We can help! The Nursing Excellence Team invites ALL Excela Health Units/Departments to join together to support those suffering from Health Disparities in our area. Each area will make a coin collection container, marked with their charity of choice. The container should be kept in a location that is secure yet visible. While department staff collect money for the charity and ADD POINTS in the “WAR” by adding pennies and bills, staff from competing areas may add silver coins to the container, which will add to the charity, but DECREASE POINTS for that unit/dept. Submit Registration Form to NursingExcellence@excelahealth.org by July 5, 2022.
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Upcoming In-Person Career Fairs Invite friends and family to join Excela Health Talent Acquisition at one of our upcoming Career Fairs! Interested candidates can learn about careers available at Excela Health and the perks included.
COVID Variants Inevitable as Long as Virus Continues to Spread, Doctors Say Click Here
Excela Health Among First in Nation to Use Innovative Technology to Identify Lung Cancer Click Here
Out & About: Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Scholarship Luncheon Click Here
July 14, Westmoreland Hospital, Noon to 6:00 p.m. July 21, Latrobe Hospital, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28, Frick Hospital, 2 to 6 p.m. More details coming soon!
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Opportunity Begins Here
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Two New Excela Perks Sams Club Excela Health employees can start a new Club membership for $45 a year and receive $10 off your first in club purchase of $20 or more. Additionally employees can start a new Plus membership for $100 a year and receive $50 off your first in club purchase of $50 or more. To learn how to receive this deal, click here.
Dogtopia of Greensburg Dogtopia of Greensburg offers dog daycare, boarding and spa services. Excela Health employees receive the first day of doggie daycare for free, 10% off daycare, boarding and spa services, and early drop-off and late pick-up. To enjoy this perk simply show your ID badge.
Kudos & Recognition Excela Health Family Medicine Jeannette & Dr. Marlo Marcheleovich “Dr. Marlo Marcheleovich is an amazing doctor that willingly listens to your health story while reminding you that you are the author. The staff was also personable and professional. If you are looking for a PCP, she's the one.” Google Review
June National Safety Month | National Cancer Survivors Day, 6/5 | CNA Week, 6/6 to 6/12 | National Metabolic and Bariatric Nurses Day, 6/10 | Men’s Health Week, 6/15 to 6/21 | National Nursing Assistant Week, 6/17 to 6/24 | Health Risk Management Week, 6/21 to 6/25
July National Therapeutic Week, 7/11 to 7/17
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June 30, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 13
New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health Frick Hospital
Imaging Services Alyssa Fultz, Radiology Technician Inpatient Physical Therapy Elaina Koerber, Physical Therapist
Latrobe Hospital
Behavioral Health Summer Day Camp Stephanie Thomas, Camp Therapeutic Staff Brooke Ulery, Camp Therapeutic Staff Emergency Department Hannah Brown, Technical Partner Family Medicine Residency Adam Burke, Resident Christopher Drescher, MD, Resident Dawid Gerlach, Resident Anna Gorman, Resident Ashley Hildebrand, Resident Indiana Judy, Resident Matthew McAlister, Resident Gabrielle Scherer, Resident Intensive Care Unit Zachery Halutick, Graduate Nurse Medical Surgical Unit 4S Khloe Miedel, LPN Medical Surgical Unit 5FL Wesley Buhite, Technical Partner Nursing Pool Annika Axelson, Technical Partner Ashley Mahkovic, Technical Partner I Outpatient Rehabilitation, Blairsville Jessica Havrilla, Physical Therapist PCU 3NS Isabelle Machado, Technical Partner Volunteer Services Dreana Vasilopus, Clerk
Excela Square at Latrobe
Outpatient Rehabilitation McKenna Graham, Rehabilitation Technician
Westmoreland Hospital
Advanced Wound Center Rachel Brindle, BSN Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit 1 Celeste Jones, Behavioral Health Technical Partner Care Support Center Patricia Buskey, Care Support Specialist Emergency Department Courtney Guzik, Technical Partner Jason Kerna, Technical Partner EPIC Rehab Reese Petrosky, Technical Partner Food and Nutrition Services Maura Brown, Nutrition Services Specialist Lori Garris, Culinarian II Inpatient Physical Therapy Madison Blunkosky, Occupational Therapist Laboratory Services Teresa Rager, Phlebotomist Nursing Administration John Giesey, Nursing Supervisor Nursing Pool Cheyenne Parks, Technical Partner I Outpatient Rehabilitation Zachary Blahovec, Physical Therapist Patient Transport Rachel Ryan, Patient Transporter Kelsi Terzolino, Patient Transporter PCU 1D Henry Polley, Technical Partner PCU 2D Halle Vickers, Technical Partner PCU 3D/3E Savannah Widmaier, Technical Partner
Excela Health Medical Group Family Medicine Derry Mary McMahon, Nurse Practitioner Orientation Primary Care North Huntingdon Jennifer Foschia, Certified Medical Assistant Pulmonary Latrobe Hospital Tracy Beltowski, Nurse Practitioner Orientation Special Care Nursery Kathleen Eisensmith, CRNP, Neo-Natal
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