Excela Insight 10/6/2022

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Neurology Opens Office on Frick Campus

Excela Health “Pink Out”

In Every Edition

Vibrant oranges, reds and yellows are typically the colors of fall in western Pennsylvania. But this year, Excela Health welcomes autumn with an infusion of pink. The entire month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the facades of Excela Frick, Excela Latrobe and Excela Westmoreland Hospitals will be awash with a soft pink glow to put this significant health risk in the spotlight. A pink ribbon also will be projected prominently onto the exteriors.

To promote further awareness within the community, various high school and college football teams will don pink ribbons on their helmets. For each ribbon worn, Excela Health will in turn donate a dollar to Westmoreland Walks, Inc., which provides outreach and support to local individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Teams will be recognized for participating on the Excela Health Facebook page the weekend of their “Pink Out”.

to the WearHouse

The “Weight” is Over, Anti-Gravity Treadmills Are Here

Welcome to the WearHouse

Welcome to the new Excela Health WearHouse, formerly known as the Corporate Store.

We are pleased to offer you the convenience to purchase logo apparel year-round! The link below will take you directly to the WearHouse, where you will be able to purchase the most popular items, including jackets, V-neck and button-down polo shirts, sweaters and more.

The site is user friendly and each item comes with a size chart for your convenience. There’s also a FAQ of commonly asked questions.

Browse the site and place an order now, or wait. It’s entirely up to you. There is no time limitation and items will be mailed directly to your home.

The link to The WearHouse is located on the intranet homepage or click here to start shopping!

The “Weight” is Over, Anti-Gravity Treadmills Are Here

While anti-gravity machines may sound like something from a movie, the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is exactly that – a treadmill that uses anti-gravity technology to help patients restore normal walking and running mechanics while also supporting the healing tissue. It can be used to assist in recovery from fractures, stress fractures, knee or hip surgery or replacement, as well as for weight loss.

In the AlterG system, users gently “unweight” themselves with positive air pressure, reducing gravitational forces on the body and allowing for a greater level of comfort and mobility. This NASA-based technology can take patients to as low as 20% of their body weight and can be used for patients across a broad spectrum of injuries and at different fitness levels.

Excela Health currently has AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmills in Outpatient Rehabilitation at Excela Square at Latrobe and Excela Square at Norwin.

Neurology Opens Office on Frick Campus

Neurology has opened an office on the Frick campus on Tuesday October 4. The newly renovated space will offer neurology services in the southern market for the first time.

Sign up for Electronic W-2 Today

for the upcoming tax season by signing up for a paperless version of the W-2. This will allow you to receive it earlier than the traditional, mailed version and will allow it to be printed whenever needed. Don't wait, sign up today!

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Collective Goods Sale at Excela Square at Latrobe

The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society is sponsoring a two day Collective Goods (formerly known as Books Are Fun) shopping event in the lobby of Excela Square at Latrobe.

Tuesday, October 18 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 19 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Can’t make the fair to browse in person?

have a website where you can order and pay for merchandise. Purchases can be picked up during the fair. Click here to visit the site.

Proceeds benefit Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Projects. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted.

Excela Perk: Castle Blood in Monessen

CASTLE BLOOD

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Music Therapy at Excela Health

Music therapy is an evidence-based treatment that can address a variety of healthcare and educational goals. Music therapy may be beneficial to many individuals. It can help with memory, lower blood pressure, improve coping, reduce stress, boost self esteem and more.

If you haven’t attended one of these free live events, you still have an opportunity! A session will be held Thursday, October 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Excela Square at Latrobe in the 1st Floor Conference Room.

Click here to register.

Drum Circles

Laurie Fox, MMT, MT-BC, LPC from Seton Hill University will be hosting drum circles at 1140 Garden Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 on the following dates:

n Wednesday, October 19 I 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

n Wednesday, November 2 I 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

n Wednesday, November 16 I 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Employees are able to arrive late/leave early, depending on what their schedule allows.

Kudos & Recognition

Kudos to the Music Therapy Program - “It was the best----so comforting from the moment I walked in. The woman playing the guitar was something I won’t forget. She was wonderful and relaxing.”

October

n National Physical Therapy Month

n Cybersecurity Awareness Month

n National Midwifery Week I 10/2 to 10/8

n National Healthcare Food Service Week I 10/2 to 10/8

n National Healthcare Supply Chain Week I 10/2 to 10/8

n National Customer Service Week I 10/3 to 10/7

n Pediatric Nurses Week I 10/3 to 10/7

n National Primary Care Week I 10/4 to 10/8

n National Physician Assistant Week I 10/6 to 10/12

n Respiratory Care Week I 10/23 to 10/29

Employee of the Month: September

Congratulations to the following employees for demonstrating their commitment to Excela Health’s mission.

EHMG

Dr. Tiffany Higgins, Excela Square at Frick Family Medicine

Dr. Jessie Milliken, Excela Square at Frick Family Medicine

Westmoreland Hospital

Ivan Jin Kangsun, ICU

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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GetWell Anywhere – Coming Soon

By mid-November, patients in Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland hospitals will be able to download the GetWell Anywhere app directly to their phone or device. This app will connect with the patient’s medical information, allow flow of patient information, and will enable patients to stay educated and engaged throughout their stay, with a device that they are comfortable using.

*Select floors will not have access to this technology, based on patient care guidelines.

Staff will benefit from this technology in several ways:

1. Connecting patients to the education they need, when they need it will allow them to become more engaged in their care, helping to create a positive patient experience.

2. Time-saving benefits of technology allow staff to assign educational videos to the patient, which may be watched as many times as needed without the need for a staff member to be present.

3. Patients will be able place service requests through the app, allowing them to request room repairs, dietary concerns, etc. and allowing our clinical team to focus on clinical care while these requests are routed to the proper teams.

More information will be available in the upcoming weeks as we prepare to bring this convenient technology to our patients and our staff.

Westmoreland Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness

Although the weather didn’t cooperate, Excela Health Breast Center participated in the Westmoreland Walks 2022 event at Twin Lakes on Saturday, October 1. Over 200 attended the Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Mammo Tech Maria Griser and Lead Mammography

Tech Glenda Pochciol from the Frick campus represented Excela Health.

New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health

Frick Hospital Imaging Services

Hadleigh Nair, Ultrasound Technologist

Latrobe Hospital Imaging Services

Alyssa Scialabba, Imaging Aide

Westmoreland Hospital Imaging Services

Kaleigh Branson, Radiology Technologist

Melissa Crosby, Phlebotomist

Nursing Megan Gilan, RN Matthew Miller, Technical Partner

Jeanine Doyle, CRNP, Neo-Natal Emergency Department

Samantha Pavelka, Registered Nurse, BSN Respiratory Care Services

Audra Ritter, Respiratory Care Therapist Environmental Services

Elizabeth Zello, Environmental Services Technician

Excela Square at Norwin

Amy Greyno, Patient Services Representative

Colin Rees, Registered Nurse, BSN

EHMG

Brianna Schwaed, Certified Medical Assistant

Dolores Shaw, BSN

Alona Sleith, Patient Services Associate

Nikkole Ward, Certified Medical Assistant

Manada Watts, Patient Services Associate