Excela Insight 9/12/19

Unplug and Recharge at your Desk!

September 12, 2019

Excela Health Honored in 2019 HAP Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge Excela Health was highlighted as the top performing health system in the 2019 HAP Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge. The Challenge was held from January 1 to April 30 and during this time Pennsylvania’s hospitals worked to increase awareness of the need for organ and tissue donors and encourage new donor registrations. Participants were recognized at an awards luncheon. Excela Health was recognized as not only the top overall health system, but also Westmoreland, Latrobe and Frick Hospitals were each recognized as platinum hospitals.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

When stress levels are high at work, a convenient way to relax and refresh is only a click away. Unplug and Recharge is now available as an online session that provides guidance through three self-care activities focusing on one’s breathing, mindfulness and body tension. Betty Minerva, RN, Holistic Stress Management Instructor from the Excela Health Well-Being Center, hosts this calming 15-minute video by walking the listener through various exercises to relieve the body from built-up strain. Take a moment to rejuvenate! To learn more about Unplug and Recharge or to schedule a live session for your department, visit: http://bit.ly/2lMAZwQ

Hear from multiple Excela Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine physicians on WDVE Chalk Talk, 102.5FM, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Click here to view the full list of dates, physicians and topics.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WEEK THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR PATIENTS SAFE AND OUR HOSPITALS CLEAN!

Pictured: Top: Karen Scanlan, Nurse Educator, Westmoreland Hospital; Kathy Radocaj, Nurse Manager Westmoreland Hospital; Micaela Hough, RN, Westmoreland Hospital ICU; Cindy Allison, BSN, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Latrobe Hospital Bottom: Kelly Gribschaw, RN, Frick Hospital Emergency Department; Brandi Hall, Nurse Manager, Frick Hospital; Christine Snyder, RN, Frick Hospital ICU

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Vol. 2 Issue 37

In The News Ball caps become wearable works of art for cancer patients Bonnie Schall, Latrobe resident and cancer survivor, is helping to bring a moment of joy during a hard time. With a team of volunteers behind her, they are creating hats, smocks and pillow ports for cancer patients at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Arnold Palmer Pavilion in partnership with Excela Health.

Read more: http://bit.ly/2lEAnth

Community EVENTS Mountain View Rotary Wellness Check , 9/28, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., 449 Frye Farm Road, Greensburg

Volunteer Opportunities Penn Township Fall Festival: Volunteer at the Excela Health booth!

• Friday, 9/20, 5 to 10 p.m.

• Saturday, 9/21, 12 to 10 p.m.

• Sunday, 9/22, 12 to 6 p.m.

Volunteer shifts will be in 3 hour increments.

Email ldenner@excelahealth.org if interested.

Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival: Volunteer at the Excela Health booth!

• Friday, 9/27, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Saturday, 9/28, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Sunday, 9/29, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Volunteer shifts will be in 2 to 3 hour increments.

Email ldenner@excelahealth.org if interested.

Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival Parade, 9/28, lineup begins at 1 p.m. and parade begins at 2 p.m. Show your #ExcelaPride by walking in the parade with Excela Health! View full details on Featured News.

Must RSVP by Wednesday, September 25.

Email ldenner@excelahealth.org if interested.

Upcoming On-site Events Sugar Creek Candle Company Sale Proceeds benefit the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society • 9/17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Latrobe Hospital, main floor corridor • 9/18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Excela Square at Latrobe, Community Room Masquerade Jewelry Sale Proceeds benefit the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary • 9/16, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital, main lobby • 9/17, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital, main lobby Ideal Protein Information Session: We are excited to introduce your new employee wellness benefit through Ideal Protein! Face the challenge with the help of a medically developed and scientifically based weight loss protocol, overseen by a Coach.

Learn more by clicking here.

• 9/17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Westmoreland Hospital, Conference Room D • 9/25, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Westmoreland Hospital, Café Conference Room 1 Must RSVP by calling 1-877-771-1234 or 724-689-1360 Westmoreland Hospitality Shop: Pink the Shop! 9/23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Westmoreland Auxiliary as the shop goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will include complimentary pink sweets, pink gifts for purchase, and chances to win baskets filled with pink items.

For $5 visitors may purchase a memorial ribbon in the name of a loved one.

Reminders New mandatory Net Learning modules have been assigned!

There are perks available for all interests. For more details and to view more than 100 perks, visit www.myexcelaperks.org.