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Excela Podiatrist Honored with Award in Iceland for Fish-Based Wound Treatment
Dr. Patrick Roberto of Excela Health’s Advanced Wound Center traveled to Reykjavik at the end of February for the Northern Lights Wound Workshop after being recognized as a recipient of an Aurora Award from Kerecis, a company that develops health care products made from fish skin.
Roberto submitted a clinical case study detailing his successful work with the Kerecis fish skin products to treat a patient with a leg wound that was difficult to heal. At the conference in Iceland, Roberto presented the case study and learned from other doctors who had also shown success with the treatment.
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Healthy Picnic Food Ideas May 4, 2023 I Volume 6 I Issue 9
In Every Edition Kudos & Recognition, Page 4 New Faces, Pages 6
Excela Insight Celebrates 5 Year Milestone
LAHAS Golf Outing
Dr. Jenkins on the Radio
Excela Insight Celebrates 5 Year Milestone
On April 26, 2018, the first issue of Excela Insight was shared. It was a short, two-page document with highlights on happenings throughout the system, upcoming events and new Perk participants.
Five years later, Excela Insight is a 6-8 page professional publication showcasing physicians, staff, foundation events, system awards and more. Thank you for reading Insight and allowing us to provide information to you!
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LAHAS Golf Outing
Healthy Picnic Food Ideas
Join us for the third annual Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) golf outing.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
n Glengarry Golf Links
168 Lentz Road, Latrobe, PA 15650
n 1 p.m. REGISTRATION
n 2 p.m. SHOTGUN START/SCRAMBLE
Click here to download and print the brochure.
Stroke Awareness Month
The temperature outside is getting warmer, which means it’s time to cut grass, go on walks, and enjoy the sun. There’s nothing quite like having a good picnic with friends and family on a beautiful day.
Here are some picnic classics and easy ways to make them a little healthier.
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The following educational activities will be held in observance of Stroke Awareness Month with the topic: Minutes Saves Brain. Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke.
Sunday, May 14 - Josh Adams, Stroke Coordinator, and Dr. Cathleen Adams will be guests of In Touch on Sunday, May 14. In Touch is a weekly public affairs program airing on KQV-AM 1410, WKVE-FM 103.1, WKHB-FM 103.9, WKHB-AM 620 and WKGO-FM 88.1
Tuesday, May 23, 2 p.m. - Josh Adams, Stroke Coordinator will present program at Newhaven Court at Lindwood. The public is welcome to attend.
Thursday, May 25, 8:20 a.m. - Josh Adams, Stroke Coordinator will present program at Westmoreland Mall during Mall Walkers. The public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. and the presentation begins at 8:20 a.m.
Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. - Josh Adams, Stroke Coordinator, and Dr. Cathleen Adams will be guests on Laurel Faith In Action public broadcast. The broadcast will air on 98.7-FM Westmoreland Gold.
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Dr. Jenkins on the Radio
Excela Health emergency department physician
Dr. Bill Jenkins will join WHJB host Jennifer Miele on the public service program Westmoreland Community Connections Sunday, June 11, at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Dr. Jenkins will discuss summer safety including sun burns, dehydration, food poisoning, fireworks, etc. Be sure to tune in to WHJB 107.1 FM on Sunday, June 14, at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Kudos & Recognition
Kudos to Matt Mosco, Excela Health Athletic Trainer. The following excerpt is from a letter sent to the Penn Trafford Athletic Department regarding Matt.
"Matt was at the field covering a lacrosse game when the grandparent of a player started to show signs of a heat illness. He did a great job taking care of the patient and getting them fluids and cooling them down while still keeping an eye on any incidents on the field as well."
Great work Matt!
May
n Mental Health Awareness Month
n Occupational Therapy Month
n Critical Care Recognition Month
n Oncology Nurses Month
n Better Hearing and Speech Month
n National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month
n National Nurses Month
n National Nurses’ Week I 5/6 to 5/12
n National Hospital Week I 5/7 to 5/13
n National Skilled Nursing Care Week I 5/14 to 5/20
n Neuroscience Nurses Week I 5/14 to 5/20
n Healthcare Technology Management Week I 5/14 to 5/20
n Healthcare Documentation Integrity Week I 5/14 to 5/20
n National EMS Week I 5/21 to 5/27
n National Respiratory Care Week I 5/22 to 5/28
n International Nurses Day I 5/12
n National Speech Pathologist Day I 5/18
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health
Frick Hospital
Emergency Department
Rebekah Doroshevich, RN
Progressive Care Unit
Alyssa Kalp, RN
Latrobe Hospital
Environmental Services
Jacqueline Buchinsky, Environmental Services Technician
Intensive Care Unit
Cristina Rebosky, RN
Nursing Pool
Ashley Pardus, ALS Technician
Westmoreland Hospital
Communications
Denise Trona, Telecommunications Representative
Food & Nutrition Services
Peter Kaczmarek, Nutrition Services Specialist
Nursing Pool
Faith Harter, System Float RN
Madelyn Soles, System Float RN
Patient Transport
Amber Matson, Patient Transporter
Megan Salzer, Patient Transporter
Perianesthesia
Colleen Luttrell, BSN
Step Down Unit
Emmanuel Tangie, BSN
Laurel Surgical Center
Emily Capezzuto, BSN
EHMG
Administration
Cynthia Kloock, BSN
Anesthesia
Marco Cantini, MD
Cardiology
Greensburg
Kristin Myers, LPN
Alexis Scott, Nurse Practitioner
EHMG Admin Float Pool
Shaylee Evans, Patient Services Associate
Family Medicine
Blairsville
Courtney Myers, LPN
Greensburg
Jeffrey Reyer, DO
Excela Square Latrobe
Anna Bundash, Certified Medical Assistant
General Surgery
Norwin
Wendy Cortese, Medical Assistant
Internal Medicine
Latrobe
Morgan Falk, Patient Services Associate
Renee Stough, Patient Services Associate
OB/GYN
Norwin
Bridget Joreitz, Nurse Practitioner
Pain Medicine
Norwin
Charity Ohler, Patient Services Associate
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