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Heart Team Speaks at Local Heart Health Event
Spring Into Bingo
Kudos & Recognition, Page 4 New Faces, Page 6
Chantel Trice, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) and Dr. James Adisey, Cardiologist from the Excela Health Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute, were guest speakers at Newhaven Court at Linwood’s Heart Health event on March 1. During the event, Chantel and Dr. Adisey led a discussion focused on ways to take care of the heart, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease, and steps to prolong your life.
Chantel Trice is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and received her Masters degree in Nursing from Duquesne University. Dr. James Adisey is a cardiologist at Excela Health and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
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Stories In Every Edition
5 Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
2023 Blood Drives
Employee of the Month: February
5 Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen chambers are devices that allow people to breathe in pure oxygen at a higher pressure than normal. The increased pressure enables more oxygen to dissolve into the bloodstream, which can have numerous benefits for the human body.
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Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Opportunity
The Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to four area students committed to pursuing a career in a medical or health related field of study and one Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital employee furthering their education in a healthcare field. The amount to be awarded to each recipient is $2,500. Those who are eligible to apply must have graduated high school in 2023 from Greensburg Salem, Hempfield Area, Jeannette, Greensburg Central Catholic, Norwin, Mount Pleasant, Yough, Southmoreland, VoTech, or attending LECOM, Seton Hill, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, St. Vincent, WCCC. Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive two scholarships during their educational career.
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LAHAS Treat Basket Winner Announced
The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) presented a Treat Basket to Carrie Rosenbauer from Environmental Services. Congratulations Carrie and thank you to the LAHAS for their continued support and generosity.
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2023 Blood Drives
490 Bessemer Road, Mt. Pleasant. Hours for these drives run earlier 10 am to 3:30 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged by registering at www.redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor keyword RFYMCALH.
Blood Drive dates are:
n April 11
n June 21
Excela Health is enthusiastically collaborating with the American Red Cross on their local community blood drive programs held in Greensburg, Mount Pleasant and Latrobe, respectively.
The Greensburg program is held at Greensburg Hose Company #6, 542 W. Otterman Street, Greensburg every other Wednesday, beginning January 4, 2023, from noon to 6 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Register at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor keyword ARCGBG.
Blood Drive dates include:
n April 12 and 26
n May 10 and 24
n June 21
The Latrobe program is typically held at the Latrobe American Legion Post 515, 1811 Ligonier Street, Latrobe. The program runs from noon to 5:30 pm; with Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged by registering at www.redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor keyword LATROBE.
Blood Drive dates include:
n March 28
n April 24
n May 23
n June 27
The ACR will host three community blood drives in Mount Pleasant at the Mount Pleasant Regional Family YMCA of the Laurel Highlands,
To maximize your blood donation and to help more patients, if you are an eligible type O, B negative or A negative, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Should you have questions, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Mall Walkers Returns to Westmoreland Mall
Excela Health Mall Walkers will be back at Westmoreland Mall Food Court on Thursday, March 23! Doors to the food court open at 7:45 a.m. with the presentation beginning at 8:20 a.m.
This month join Excela Health Gastroenterology physician Raji Balu, MD. Dr. Balu will present on Colorectal Cancer – Signs, Symptoms and Treatments.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to get your screening colonoscopy scheduled. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America, according to the Center for Disease Control.
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 23!! Please invite your friends.
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Employee of the Month: February
Congratulations to the following employees for demonstrating their commitment to Excela Health’s mission.
Latrobe Hospital
Robert Grant, Patient Transport
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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Kudos & Recognition
Congratulations to Olivia Witherite, Athletic Trainer for providing excellent care at a recent wrestling state championship tournament. Happy Athletic Training Month to Olivia and all of our Athletic Trainers.
"During last Thursday's match, my youngest son experienced an illegal slam by his opponent. He came down on his head/neck and immediately the referees called the illegal move. What happened next is why I am writing you today. Olivia was immediately on the mat with my son assessing him. Not only was she was incredibly thorough in her medical assessment of him, but her calming demeanor is what my husband and I appreciated the most. Our boys have been wrestling since they were little so we've seen our fair share of slams and tough positions on the mat but this was a first for our family. Fortunately, he was able to get up and walk off the mat but he was definitely shaken up. I credit Olivia whole heartedly for keeping him calm in what was a scary situation for him. Olivia's follow up is to be noted as well. She did a thorough examination of him later that evening after the match and she examined him again prior to Friday's matches. Olivia made sure I had her contact information in case I had any questions or needed her for anything. I was so incredibly impressed by Olivia and her care for my son and I hope you are able to share this with her and the entire team."
March
n National Athletic Training Month
n National Nutrition Month
n Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
n Registered Dietician Nutritionist Day I 3/8
n Certified Nurses Day I 3/19
n Anesthesia Tech Day I 3/31
n Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week I 3/12 to 3/18
n Health Care HR Professionals Week I 3/13-3/17
n Patient Safety Awareness Week I 3/13 to 3/19
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Spring Into Bingo
Benefits: Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Youngwood Firehall
104 South Second Street
Admission $25
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
For tickets, contact Maureen, 724-244-4343
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health
Frick Hospital
Environmental Services
Jillian Shultz, Environmental Services Technician
Food and Nutrition Services
Tanya Calhoun, Nutrition Services Specialist
Laboratory Services
Carly Campeau, Clinical Lab Assistant
Latrobe Hospital
Clinical Resource Management
Emily Hill, Social Worker, BSW
GI Lab
Amelea Steffy, GI Lab Technician
Laboratory Services
Lydia Keefe, Phlebotomist
Nursing Pool
Joshua Smith, ALS Technician
Operating Room
Karlie Rhea, Surgical Technologist
PCU 2W
Paige Klapchar, Technical Partner
Respiratory Care Services
Steven Geiger, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Danielle Kopinski, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rachael Glunt, Respiratory Assistant – Student
Westmoreland Hospital
Clinical Resource Management
Heather Thomas, Case Manager, RN
Emergency Department
Julianne Garber, RN
Fatu Sheriff, RN
Food and Nutrition Services
Nathaniel Kaczmarek, Lead Nutrition Services Specialist
Information Technology
Justin Campbell, Systems Analyst
Inpatient Physical Therapy
Mariana Ferguson, Occupational Therapist
Intensive Care Unit
Lindsey Wert, RN
Laboratory Services
Joshua Pritts, Laboratory Technologist
Med/Surg 4D
So Hyeon Young, RN
Nursing Pool
Robert Manning, Patient Safety Associate
Kristin Hensler, RN
Operating Room
Danielle Pasternak, BSN
Patient Transport
Hayley Angiolieri, Patient Transporter
PCU 1D
Ryan Petika, Technical Partner
PCU 3AB
Megan King, Technical Partner
Pharmacy
Michelle George, Pharmacy Technician
EHMG
Athletic Training
Trevor Lotz, Lead Athletic Trainer
Cardiology
Greensburg
Danielle Temples, Patient Services Associate
Raveen Bazaz, MD, Physician
Family Medicine
Latrobe
Crystle Stiffey, RN
Orthopedics
Pellis Road
Jessica Davis, Physician Assistant
Sports Medicine, Concussion
Mya Semelsberger, Medical Assistant
Women’s Health
Surgery
Kiara Gary, Certified Medical Assistant
EHMG Outpatient Rehabilitation
Jill Unico, Physical Therapist
Home Health & Hospice
Home Health
Barbara Byers, BSN
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