Janaury 2, 2020
Volume 3 Issue 1
New Year, New Look In 2019, Excela Insight was read more than 20,000 times! For 2020, the Insight team has made it our goal to make Insight better than ever, starting with an updated look that closely aligns with the recent brand refresh at Excela Health. You can still expect updates on new initiatives, introductions to new physicians and special stories that highlight employees from all across the system – now in a more streamlined, organized format.
Primary Care Weekdays
Excela Health now offers Primary Care weekdays NEW EMPLOYEE BENEFIT! as a new employee benefit, for when you are Primary Care Weekdays! feeling ill and can’t get a same-day appointment with your PCP. Primary Care Weekdays are offered Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at two convenient locations, Excela Health Works- Norwin and Excela Health Works- Latrobe. Appointments can be made by calling 724 765-1230. Cost is $40 (cash or credit card payment only). Click here for more details. When you are feeling ill, and can't get a same-day appointment with your PCP, consider
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call for a convenient, same-day appointment: 724-765-1230 Cost: $40 (cash or credit card payment only) Two convenient locations:
Excela Health WORKS - Norwin Excela Square at Norwin 8775 Norwin Avenue, Suite 6 North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Excela Health WORKS - Latrobe 5840 State Route 981 Suite 101 Latrobe, PA 15650
You'll find the same, high quality care you've come to expect from our Excela Health Medical Group providers along with easy access to x-ray, blood work and more, if needed. Care provided by Certified Nurse Practitioners. And your out of pocket expense is less than an urgent care or emergency visit!
What We Treat at Primary Care Weekdays
Minor Illness or Injury Coughs/Colds/Flu Sinus and Ear Infections Urinary Tract Infections Minor Cuts, Burns and Lacerations Seasonal Allergies
Sprains, Strains Fever and Sore Throat Skin Infections/Rashes/Bug Bites Pink Eye and Other, Mild Eye Complaints Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
Family Additions Maternity Center Recognized for Achieving Highest Standards in Breastfeeding The Family Additions Maternity Center at Excela Health is one of 20 birthing centers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and one of only two in the Southwest Region to have met the evidence-based quality measures to be recognized by the Department of Health with Keystone 10 honors. Excela Health’s maternal-child care team implemented the 10-step program that began with a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all healthcare staff and includes education for pregnant mothers about the benefits and management of breastfeeding; help in initiating breastfeeding within one hour of birth; the promotion of “rooming-in”, which keeps mothers and their newborns together 24 hours a day; and post-discharge breastfeeding support, among other measures.
In the news Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society continues to fill in the gaps in health care "A community came together and persevered when the wives of doctors and civic leaders joined to form the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society in 1907." Read more. Greensburg’s MedCare Equipment expands with new Somerset affiliation “Greensburg-based MedCare Equipment Company is expanding its service area and adding about 20 employees through a new affiliation with Somerset Med Services.” Read more. Take it outside: Winter exercise is a snap with the right gear “One thing people like to do after the holidays on the first of the year is the polar plunge,” says Dr. Jim Masterson, director of sports medicine for Excela Health. Read more. Westmoreland’s first baby of 2020 arrives week earlier than expected “Serena Rose Spino came into the world a week earlier than expected — just in time to be Westmoreland County’s first baby born in 2020.” Read more.
January Exercise Calendar Now Available The Excela Health Well-Being Center offers a variety of classes to all employees, spouses and the community. A one-time fee of $20 will cover all classes for a year. Classes include yoga, chair fit, body sculpt and more. View the January exercise calendar here or visit the Well-Being Center intranet page.
Excela Insight Year In Review As 2019 has come to a close, we reflect on some of the most memorable moments from this year’s Insight editions! Click here to view!
Kudos & Recognition Facebook “Thank you”! “Thank you to the Latrobe Emergency Department and Dr. Harter for taking great care of my dad. You guys did a great job and got him admitted to the unit. Thank you to all the great nurses and techs (Dave Hoffer!) Really appreciate the great care!”
Department/Service Line Recognitions! 1/11, National Marketing Day 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.
Dates to Know Well-Being Center Open House 1/6 and 1/7, the Excela Health Well-Being Center will be having an Open House at the Employee Fitness Gyms during the Just Lose It weigh-ins. Click here for more information.
Hernia Screening 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 responders. • 1/18, 10 a.m., Excela Square Latrobe • 2/1, 10 a.m., Excela Square Norwin To reserve your spot click here. (RSVP for For 2/1 opening soon)
PA Donor Day
Ideal Protein
Mall Walkers
1/8, 95% of people say they would accept a life-saving organ, yet only 50% of Pennsylvanians are registered organ and tissue donors. On PA Donor Day, help us save lives by registering and educating. Click here to register.
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: • 1/7, 4 to 5 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital • 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.