CORE Flag Raisings at Excela Hospitals
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More than 100,000 people are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants. During National Donate Life Month, Excela Health along with the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) work together to raise awareness which helps to reduce the waiting list. Recently flags were raised at Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Excela Latrobe Hospital and Excela Frick Hospital in recognition of Donate Life Month.
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Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation Golf Outing 2023
LAHAS Announces New Officers
Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation Golf Outing 2023
This year's outing will benefit the Surgical Institute at Latrobe Hospital which was established to provide our patients the most advanced cancer treatment close to home.
When: Friday, June 16, 2023
Where: Ligonier Country Club Ligonier, PA
Click here to download the brochure. Click here to register.
LAHAS Announces New Officers
The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon was held on Thursday, April 13. Newly installed officers are President Sally Ann Novak, President Elect Roberta McCahan, Treasurer Terri Wood and Secretary Renie Prengaman. Outgoing President Jan Mills passed the gavel and gave the President's Pin to Sally Ann Novak. Latrobe Hospital President Brian Fritz and Chief Nursing Officer Maryann Singley offered words of appreciation.
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Blessing of the Hands
Local pastors will be visiting the units at the following facilities:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
n Latrobe Hospital I 8:30 a.m. to noon
n Excela Square at Latrobe I 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
n Westmoreland Hosptial I 8:30 a.m. to noon
n Excela Square at Norwin I 8:30 a.m. to noon
n Laurel Surgical Center I 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
n Home Health I 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, May 5, 2023
n Frick Hospital I 8:30 a.m. to noon
April EAPGuiding Your Family to Greener Living
In this EAP Online Seminar, we will explore the steps towards greener living and how to guide our family to living more sustainably. We can help you connect intentions with actions for better mental well-being.
LAHAS 'THANK YOU!' Projects Continue
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The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society presented appreciation snack baskets to the Security Departments at Excela Square at Latrobe and Latrobe Hospital. The baskets are part of the LAHAS’s ongoing THANK YOU! projects for the staffs at all the Latrobe campuses.
CORE Radio Show
The Laurel Faith In Action radio show on Westmoreland Gold, 98.7 FM and 910 AM, will be discussing Donate Life Month on Saturday, April 29 at 8:30 a.m. Joining the discussion will be Katelynn Metz from the Center for Organ Recovery & Education, Baylee Riggle, RN from Excela Latrobe Hospital and organ donor recipient Deb Moffa.
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Healthy Connections - April
As a new Wellness initiative the Well-Being Center is promoting a monthly “Healthy Connections” flier. Each month it will highlight prevention, awareness, and holistic wellness topics to remind all of our employees of the benefits of participating in the Excela Health Wellness Program.
The April issue highlights National Oral Health Month and World Health Day.
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Kudos & Recognition
Jacob Hetu, supervisor of Biomedical Engineering for Excela Health was recently recognized by Penn State. Jacob completed an internship at Excela, was hired a few years later as a tech, then promoted to lead tech and now supervisor. Congratulations Jacob!
April
n National Donate Life Month
n Occupational Therapy Month
n Patient Access Week I 4/2 to 4/8
n National Cancer Registrars Week I 4/3 to 4/7
n Volunteer Appreciation Week I 4/16 to 4/22
n Medical Lab Professionals Week I 4/23 to 4/29
n Patient Experience Week I 4/23 to 4/29
n Transplant Nurses Week I 4/24 to 5/1
n National Administrative Professionals Day I 4/21
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health
Frick Hospital
Food & Nutrition Services
Heather Simpson, Nutrition Services Specialist
Laboratory Services
Olivia Williams, Phlebotomist
Progressive Care Unit
Marelise Castillo, Technical Partner
Latrobe Hospital
Central Processing
Miko Rickard, Central Service Technician
Emergency Department
Kayla Stemmler, Unit Clerk
QuikDraw Plus
Ligonier
Christie Bednarczyk, Radiology Technologist
Westmoreland Hospital
Behavioral Health
Mackenzie Stretch, Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Central Processing
Christopher LaPraim, Central Service Technician
Environmental Services
Desiree Hayden, Environmental Services Technician
Timothy Walker, Environmental Services Technician
Food & Nutrition Services
Candice Tillman, Nutrition Services Specialist
Laboratory Services
Holly Kozlowski, Phlebotomist
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Youngwood
Michelle Alfred, Physical Therapist Assistant
PCU 3AB
Ashley Dumbaugh, Registered Nurse
Pharmacy
Margaret Nicholes, Pharmacy Technician
EHMG Cardiology
Greensburg
Darla Kelly, Registered Nurse
ENT
Kimberly Fleming, Medical Assistant
Primary Care
Mount Pleasant
Anissa McFadden, Certified Medical Assistant
Home Health & Hospice
Home Health
Anthony Harvan, Physical Therapist Assistant
Jessica Nolan, Physical Therapist
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