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Concussion: The Hidden Diagnosis
Jayden Moffa was in her sophomore year of high school, a student with good grades, who was preparing for college in her future. One day, during gym class Jayden was accidentally hit in the head with a soccer ball. She visited the school nurse and returned to class as normal, not giving it a second thought.
She did not know that hit to the head would lead her down a path filled with doctors appointments and more questions than answers.
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A Year Full of Healthy Challenges
This is the year to take charge of your well-being! Let’s begin our healthy eating journey at a slow and steady pace, without sprinting. Small simple adjustments can produce the biggest results. Read on to learn month-by-month tips by focusing on one small change at a time
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In The News
1st New Year's Baby in Westmoreland Makes Late Appearance Click here
'The overarching view is vast': 5 surgeons' Predictions on Outpatient Orthopedics Click here
More Health Systems Requiring Vaccination for Workers — but Some Still Aren't, Despite CMS Mandate Click here
Letter to the Editor: Get Vaccinated to Help Health Care Workers Click here
Employee of the Month
Congratulations to the following employees who have demonstrated their commitment to Excela Health’s mission.
Latrobe Hospital Kathleen Fisher, Nursing Pool
Home Care & Hospice Allan Brown, Physical Therapy Jacqueline Pehrson, Home Health Aide
Laurel Surgical Center Bridget Reed
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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Updated Screening Guidelines For Lung Cancer
Guidelines for lung cancer screening have changed. Both the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) are expanding recommendations for lung cancer screening with low dose CT scans (LDCT). Learn about the updated guidelines.
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