January 27, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 2
Top Stories
American Red Cross: Critical Blood Shortage
Excela Health Accolades
Excela Health Nursing Careers
Quit the Habit – For Good: Nicotine Replacement Therapy
February Featured Perks
In Every Edition In the News, Page 3 Kudos & Recognition, Page 5 New Faces, Page 6
As you may have heard, The American Red Cross is currently experiencing the worst shortage of blood products in more than a decade. This has left the supply of blood at Excela Health, and all other regional hospitals, at dangerously low levels. You can help the patients in our area by scheduling an appointment to donate at one of their convenient area locations. The need for blood and blood products is constant, so please plan to make this precious gift every 56 days when you are eligible. Perhaps even with a friend for moral support and to double the donation made to our community. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Upcoming Local Drives: • February 14 | Export Volunteer Fire Department • February 15 | Hempfield Township Athletic Complex • February 15 | Seton Hill University McKenna Center • February 16 | Greensburg Blood Donation Center • February 16 | Youngwood Fire Hall
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Excela Health Accolades Excela Health’s newest commercial features the accolades of the system. These accolades include: U.S. News and World Report awards, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction, Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek and more.
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Excela Health Nursing Careers Let friends and family know Excela Health is hiring for a variety of nursing positions. Excela Health offers a comprehensive benefit package and compensation package, and a variety of other employee perks. When you refer a candidate and they mention your name as a referral either on their online application or during their interview, and if the candidate is hired and all guidelines have been met, then you will be paid out after the 6 month mark pending all qualifications are met.
Upcoming Career Events:
• Monday, January 31 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Virtual Nursing interviews. Interviews for RN, LPN and Nursing Assistants. Click here to learn more. • Thursday, February 17 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • We invite you to attend our information session to learn more about the Excela Health Nurse Residency • Program which is designed to focus on the transition of newly licensed nurses to professional nursing • practice. Click here to learn more.
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January 27, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 2
Fire Extinguisher Training The 2022 schedule for Fire Extinguisher Training is now available. Training must be completed every other year. For example if you last completed training in 2020 you are now due to complete it again. If you are unsure of the last time you completed the training you can check the roster here or through UltiPro. If there is a discrepancy, email Lisa Yetter at lyetter@excelahealth.org.
In The News
Red Cross: Blood Donations Needed to Reverse Worst Shortage in a Decade Click here
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Quit the Habit – For Good: Nicotine Replacement Therapy Are you ready to quit smoking? Dr. Jesse Milliken discusses the Excela Health Smoking Cessation Program and nicotine replacement therapy that may help in the process.
Hospitals Prepare to Comply with Biden Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Click here
Pa. COVID-19 Data Follows Recent Trends in South Africa, U.K., but Hospitals Remain Busy Click here
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The Healthy Kitchen: Tropical Green Tea Sangria Mocktail Recipe Looking for a new drink for dry January? Treat yourself to this delicious tropical mocktail, from the recent edition of the Healthy Kitchen, presented by Dawn Davoli, Registered Dietitian.
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February Featured Perks This Valentine’s season, take advantage of these “lovely” deals from a few of our Excela Perks partners! Enjoy discounts on gifts and specialty items from Johnathan Michaels Boutique, Eclectique and Song of Sixpence! Treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to a delicious dinner at participating restaurants like The Boulevard, Sharky’s Café/The Pier at Sharky’s, Rizzos Malabar Inn and The Canned Tomato! Don’t forget dessert! Indulge in some sweet savings from McFeely’s Gourmet Chocolate and The Cheesecake Connection! Must show Excela Health ID badge at time of purchase. Visit the Excela Health Perks Page for more information on how to redeem featured perks. Please be sure to abide by all COVID-19 guidelines and regulations when using/participating in Excela Perks.
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January 27, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 2
Wellness Year 2022
EAP Update
The wellness year began October 5, 2021 and ends September 30, 2022 and if you are planning to get a biometric screening it must be completed by that date.
Start the new year in the right mindset! This online seminar covers practical steps to use positive reframing strategies to guide your way through 2022.
Employees are encouraged to participate in the voluntary Motivation Alliance program. Completion of the program can earn you eligibility into the reduced per pay deduction for the medical plan.
To access the webinar use the Work-Life login code “excela”.
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Kudos & Recognition Marketing & Communications The Marketing & Communications department recently received awards from the Digital Healthcare Marketing awards in the following categories: Mask Wearing Encouragement, Nursing Annual Report, Community Outreach Changes due to COVID-19, Institutional or System Website, Physician Newsletter, Digital Communication, Community Report and Special Video Under Two Minutes.
National CRNA Week, 1/23 to 1/29 | PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week, 2/7 to 2/13 | Cardiovascular Professionals Week, 2/13 to 2/19 | Critical Care Nurses Day, 2/18
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
Environmental Services Bella David, Environmental Services Technician Faith Evans, Environmental Services Technician Laboratory Services Margaret Gettemy, Phlebotomist Nursing Pool Mia Teslevich, Technical Partner Progressive Cardiac Unit Brittani Spalla, Graduate Nurse Respiratory Care Services Ashley Cleary, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Westmoreland Hospital
Emergency Department Christiana Skrabak, Technical Partner Environmental Services Frank Susko III, Floor Care & Project Technician Food and Nutrition Services Chelsea Middleswarth, Lead Nutrition Services Specialist Nicholas Pacelli, Lead Nutrition Services Specialist Human Resources Kenneth Repak, Human Resources Manager Imaging Services Madison Marcus, Imaging Student Laboratory Services Sara Aion, Laboratory Technologist Danielle Gretz, Clinical Lab Assistant Hannah Klingensmith, Phlebotomist Nursing Pool Koen Long, Technical Partner Student Outpatient Rehabilitation Sara Mills, Rehabilitation Technician PCU 1D Cassandra Powers, RN Pharmacy Kent Stohl, Pharmacy Technician Respiratory Care Services Laura Irobiso, Registered Respiratory Therapist Step Down Unit Amanda Spaniel, Technical Partner Hannah Wise, Unit Clerk
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Excela Health Medical Group Anesthesia Westmoreland Hospital Karen Colley, CRNA Ann DeLattre, CRNA Family Medicine Connellsville Richard Simpson, MD Gastroenterology Excela Square at Latrobe Christina McDowell, Patient Services Associate Obstetrics and Gynecology Excela Square at Latrobe Jennifer Jones, Patient Services Associate Samantha Kowalik, Office Supervisor Deborah Smith, Patient Services Associate Thoracic Services Mountain View Ashton Beckman, Physican Assistant V
Laurel Surgical Center Paula Kramer, BSN
