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Heart Team Speaks at Local Heart Health Event

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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.

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.

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.