Janaury 16, 2020
Volume 3 Issue 3
2020 Grief Support Group Schedule Excela Health offers multiple group options for grief support. Life can feel overwhelming after the loss of a loved one. For many, it is a time of feeling alone and powerless. In a safe and supportive environment, our Bereavement Counselors invite you to share your stories with others who grieve. Excela Health offers a variety of bereavement support groups including men’s grief support, social support, mindfulness and creative healing and more. For a full list of groups click here. Additional resources for grief support available here.
Neighborhood Kids Grief Support Neighborhood Kids is a family-based grief support program designed to bring families together during a time of loss and sadness. The program utilizes alternative therapies such as art, music and pets. Groups are available in ages 5 to 8 and ages 9 to 14. In June of 2020 Neighborhood Teens, for kids ages 15 to 19 will launch. Neighborhood Teens utilizes similar therapies as the kids program. For more information on Neighborbood Kids, click here.
Your Financial Checkup Washington EAP services will release a new online seminar free to Excela Health employees on January 21 that will walk you through a “financial checkup,” guiding you through the necessary steps to examine your finances. You do not have to register in advance to attend. For access to the webinar, click here and use the Work-Life login code “excela” and clicking on “Online Seminars” to find all available seminars.
Don’t Let the Flu Get You Down Dr. Thaddeus Pajak, Excela Health Family Medicine, shares these tips to help you avoid getting the flu this season. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pajak click here. • Get vaccinated • Cover your cough or sneeze • Wash your hands • Avoid touching your face • Stay home in sick
In the news Excela Health Granted Magnet Status for Nursing Care Excela Chief Nursing Officer Helen K. Burns said “You don’t create a magnet culture overnight. We set the vision for this in 2012 and began the true journey in 2014. I am inspired by the unflagging dedication to our patients, the respect shown to their peers through interdisciplinary collaboration, the demonstrated commitment to the highest evidence.” Read more.
For our nurses it means top honors. For our patients it means top care. Magnet Recognition® for Nursing Excellence
Latrobe Runner Knows it’s Never Too Late to Get Moving Darlene Upson, Excela Health retiree, was 53 years old the first time she ran in a footrace. Now Upson wants to run a half-marathon on her 80th birthday. Read more.
Kudos & Recognition
Westmoreland Hospitality Shop New Winter Hours The Westmoreland Hospitality Shop has instituted winter hours. The new hours are now Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Thank you Dr. Masterson and Staff!
Get Your Biometric Screening Early The 10 minute screening includes cholesterol, glucose, BMI, and blood pressure serving as an opportunity to gain awareness so you can make positive lasting lifestyle changes. Open to all employees and spouses interested in improving their quality of life. Click here to view a full list of dates. Reminder: No biometric screenings will take place in September.
“I love Dr. Masterson, Elizabeth, & everyone in this practice. I’ve always been treated with professionalism, compassion & patience which are so important to someone who has experienced a head injury. I would recommend this group to anyone who has a sports injury or concussion.”
Department/Service Line Recognitions! 1/19 to 1/25, National CRNA Week 1/25, National IV Nurse Day Want to have your department/service line recognized? Click here to submit information.
WELL-BEING CENTER
2020 Year of the Nurse Achieving Magnet Recognition® was a team effort! As a small token of appreciation, you will soon be receiving a commemorative 2020 calendar celebrating our recent Magnet Recognition®. You are also invited to celebrate this achievemnet. Click here to view dates and times of Magnet celebrations.
Dates to Know Ideal Protein
Mall Walkers
Hernia Screening
Blood Drive
The Excela Health Weight Management Center is now an independent authorized clinic for Ideal Protein, a structured diet intervention weight loss program. Attend an information session to learn more: • 1/29, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital Visit the Bariatric Center Intranet page for more details.
Join Excela Health for its ninth year walking! January’s presentation topic is “Care Options Outside Your Home.” Make health your 2020 goal: • 1/23, 8 a.m., Westmoreland Mall Call 1-877-771-1234 to register and receive your free t-shirt.
Excela Health Surgical Specialists discuss the importance of diagnosing a hernia, risks, and latest treatments used for hernia repair. A free screening will be provided. Seating is limited to the first 50. • 2/1, 10 a.m., Excela Square Norwin To reserve your spot click here.
The American Red Cross supplies 99% of the blood needed at Excela Health. • 2/10, noon to 4:30 p.m., Excela Square Norwin For locations and to register online visit: www.redcross.org
New Faces Frick Hospital
EHMG
Respiratory Care Services: Sharon Krepps, Certified Respiratory Therapist
Cardiology: Greensburg Rebecca McKee, Patient Information Coordinator ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat): Greensburg Melissa Collins, Patient Information Coordinator Neurology: Greensburg Deborah Muscente, Patient Information Coordinator
Latrobe Hospital Materials Management: Brad Forsyth, Supply Chain Associate Perianesthesia: Lauren Repak, Technical Partner Respiratory Care Services: Dawn Bassett, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Westmoreland Hospital Anesthesia School: Kelly Malone, Anesthesia Education Coordinator Emergency Department: Christian Cole, Unit Clerk Human Resources: Rachel Hardy, Talent Acquisition Assistant Laboratory Services: Hayley Haile, Phlebotomist Medical Surgical 3D/3E: Lindsey Broughton, Technical Partner Nursing Pool: Jenna Urban, Patient Safety Associate Operating Room: Scherrisse Winchester, Surgical Technician I Patient Transport: Theresa Scruggs, Patient Transporter PCU 2D: LeeAnna Pisarcik, Unit Clerk PCU 1E: Sylvia Stawowczyk, RN
Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary Hospitality Shop: Poonam Mehrotra, Clerk
MedCare Equipment Company Erie: Tracy Massera, Customer Service Associate I Jamestown: Paula Darling, Customer Service Associate I Somerset: JoAnne Dively, Customer Service Associate I Diana Grenke, Customer Service Associate I Beth McGuire, Customer Service Associate I Amanda Sanner, Customer Service Associate I Kathy Schlosser, Customer Service Associate I Alyssa Turkovich, Sales Support Specialist Susquehanna Valley: Nicole McClure, Customer Service Associate II
Welcome to Excela Health Recent new hires after completing new employee orientation on January 13.