July 28, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 15
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Cancer Program’s Accreditation Reaffirmed
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Family Medicine Residency
Opportunity Begins Here
Excela Health Employee Referral Program
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) once again has granted Three-Year Accreditation to the Cancer Program at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Graduation Album
2022 Graduation Album
To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet or exceed 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care.
Creating a Strong Brand
Excela Health offers cancer services as a joint venture with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, through the Arnold Palmer Pavilion’s medical and radiation oncology program which began more than 20 years ago. Excela Latrobe Hospital is the site of various cancer testing and treatment modalities, and the home to Excela’s Surgical Institute where cancer is a key focus for the Excela surgeons. Heading the Surgical Institute is Excela thoracic surgeon Michael Szwerc, MD, FACS, Excela’s physician liaison to the accreditation program.
In Every Edition Kudos & Recognition, Page 5 New Faces, Page 6
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Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Family Medicine Residency Seven physicians recently completed the three-year Family Medicine Residency Program at Excela Health. Pictured at graduation with program director Mike Semelka, DO (center) are Alaina McClarren, DO; Jessica Witte, MD; Matthew Witte, MD; Tyler Watson, DO; Kathryn Rickard, DO; and Evelyn Jung, DO. Not pictured: Hannah Aucoin, DO. Dr. McClarren and Dr. Jung will be remaining with Excela Health, with Dr. McClarren joining Derry Family Medicine in September and Dr. Jung becoming part of the Excela Hospitalists serving Latrobe Hospital. The Wittes are headed for New York State, where Dr. Jessica Witte will join a group practice in Olean while Dr. Matthew Witte has been accepted into a sports medicine fellowship program at the University of Buffalo. Dr. Watson is also headed to fellowship training in sports medicine at Auburn University in Alabama, while Dr. Rickard will become part of the primary care team of Unity Health Network in Ohio. Dr. Aucoin is also joining a hospitalist group at the University of Maryland Medical Center. To view the incoming class, click here.
Excela Health Employee Referral Program Excela Health is hiring for a variety of positions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and compensation package, tuition reimbursement/loan forgiveness opportunities and a variety of other employee friendly perks. 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 6 month mark pending all qualifications are met.
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School-Based Behavioral Health Program Excela Health Behavioral Health operates outpatient therapy clinics in several school districts in Westmoreland County. Mental health professionals provide services year-round to students and their families including individual, group and family therapy. Services are available for children in these districts K-12 and are provided in the school setting.
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The 20th Anniversary of the Quecreek Mine Rescue Click Here
School districts where this program is currently available include:
Coalition: Blood Supplies, Donations Down; Hospitals Working to Raise Awareness, Inspire Giving as Need Peaks Click Here For more information on our services, call 724-537-1650.
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2022 Graduation Album These 2022 graduates have achieved well-earned success that will accompany them in their promising futures. Join us in honoring their accomplishments by checking out the 2022 Excela Insight graduation photo album.
New Mental Health Hotline Strives to Make Care More Accessible Nationwide Click Here
Graduation Album
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Creating a Strong Brand As humans, we tend to crave consistency in most, if not all aspects of our daily life. As marketers, we use this desire for consistency to create a brand. Branding a healthcare organization can include patient experiences, organizational values and the visual brand components that make the brand stand out (logo, colors, language). Consistency in branding contributes to brand recognition and can create trust and loyalty between the brand and its consumers. This is why it is important to work with the marketing team at Excela Health when starting a new project that may include fliers, video, photography and more. The marketing department protects the brand, and makes sure we are delivering a consistent message to our patients, community members and staff. 5 key elements of a strong, consistent brand: Mission Statement | Logo | Brand Color Palette | Brand Guidelines | Repetition Over the next few months, we will review each of these elements and explain their importance to Excela Health, beginning with a mission statement. A brand mission statement communicates the purpose, objectives and how it plans to serve its audience. The mission statement for Excela Health is “To improve the health and well-being of every life we touch.” This statement can be found on marketing materials, the website and other places. For those exposed to these brand elements day after day, remember this tip: if it’s boring to you, you’re doing it right! Working daily with the brand can cause visual fatigue when using the same visual elements, layouts, and color scheme. However, these same elements provide a consistent, positive feel that lets you know immediately – this is an Excela Health product.
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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, boost self-esteem and more. Employees do not have to stay during the entire hour. Virtual sessions will also be available. To learn more about virutal sessions and view videos please visit the Excela Health Well-Being Center Intranet page. Employees who attend online or in-person will be entered to win a Giant Eagle gift card. Thursday, August 25 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Latrobe Hospital, Auditorium A & B Thursday, September 29 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Excela Square at Norwin, Community Education Room 1, 2 & 3 Thursday, October 20 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Excela Square at Latrobe, 1st Floor Conference Rooms 1 & 2 To view a list of all dates and times, click here.
Kudos & Recognition Excela Health Sports Medicine: James Masterson, DO “Dr. Masterson is an amazing doctor and I highly 100% recommend him if you have a concussion. He takes his time and listens to meet your needs and ensures the best treatment!” Google Review
August Health Unit Coordinator Week, 8/23 to 8/29
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health Frick Hospital
Emergency Department Shelby Greenlee, RN Food and Nutrition Services Sharon Bryner, Nutrition Services Specialist Laboratory Services Christina Beaulieu, Phlebotomist
Latrobe Hospital
Emergency Department Alisha Hantz, RN Lindsay Lash, Graduate Nurse Sydney Pratt, RN Environmental Services Melvin Rose Jr., Environmental Services Technician Laboratory Services Christian Bonar, Laboratory Technologist Medical Surgical Unit 4S Larissa Suter, BSN Nursing Pool Samantha Snyder, Technical Partner PCU 2W Josie McKee, Graduate Nurse
Westmoreland Hospital
Central Processing Kristen Davis, Central Service Technician Emergency Department Maximilian Dunar, Technical Partner Environmental Services Jenny Hammack, Environmental Services Technician Facilities Management Dylan Houser, Maintenance Technician Inpatient Physical Therapy Haley Fiel, Speech Pathologist Laboratory Services Julie Caudill, Laboratory Technologist Nursing Pool Maura Rusch, RN, System Float Jaclin Spiewak, RN, System Float Patient Transport Michael Greene, Patient Transporter PCU 3AB Stacy Black, Technical Partner
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Excela Health Medical Group Athletic Training Matthew Calas, Athletic Trainer Olivia Witherite, Athletic Trainer Cardiology Excela Square at Latrobe Wendy Hause, Patient Services Associate Family Medicine Excela Square at Latrobe Ethel Scott, Patient Services Associate General Surgery Greensburg Madelyn Miller, Medical Assistant Obstetrics & Gynecology Anita Tarris, Patient Services Associate
Excela Square at Norwin
Imaging Services Alysha Humphrey, CT Technologist Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Julie Kuhar, Patient Services Representative
Home Care & Hospice Home Care Jennifer Beers, Direct Care Partner Debra Luther, Direct Care Partner