December 30, 2021
A Foundation of Support Newsletter
Random Acts of Kindness Page 2 and 3 Donation to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Page 4 Dark Chocolate Bark Recipe Page 4 2022 Benefit Plans ID Cards Page 5 Extended: Enhanced Employee Referral Incentive Page 5 Employee Engagement
Volume 4 Issue 24 The Foundations of Excela continue to move forward with the generous support and enthusiasm from Excela Health employees, business community and individual donors. We are proud to share our Fall 2021 Foundation of Support newsletter that details what is possible when we come together in philanthropy. View the Newsletter Here
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COVID-19 Vaccine available at Excela Health Employees, medical staff, volunteers and members of the public are eligible to schedule COVID vaccines at the Excela Health Vaccine Clinic. Excela Health is currently offering the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The Moderna vaccine is available for anyone over the age of 18 and the Pfizer vaccine is available for individuals age 5 years and older. In order to make your immunization experience as efficient as possible, a vaccination appointment is recommended. To schedule a vaccine, simply visit ExcelaHealth.org to access the Vaccine Registry and schedule an appointment, OR Call the Excela Health Vaccine Information Line at 724-689-1690. The phone line is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and calls are answered on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are available for Pfizer or Moderna vaccine recipients who received their second shot in their initial vaccine series at least 6 months ago and are at least 18 years of age. Pfizer booster shots are now approved for those ages 16 years and above.
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In the News Demand for Rapid COVID Testing on the Rise in Western Pa. December 24
Excela Health has been testing more than 70 people per day and can expand capacity as needed at its testing center on Frye Farm Road in Unity, according to spokeswoman Robin Jennings. Read more. Heart Surgeon at Excela Health Uses Passion for Music to Help Healing December 23
Dr. Michael Culig shares his passion of music with patients by playing the violin in the ICU. "It made it a bright and light place just for a couple minutes," Hornak said. "Everyone stopped and listened to him. It was special for us." Read more. Westmoreland County Hospitals At or Near Capacity Amid Recent COVID-19 Surge December 16
"The numbers that we are seeing today meet and exceed what we were seeing last year at this time," Dr. Carol Fox said. "We are really and truly above capacity." Fox said about 40% of the patients across Excela Health are being treated for COVID-19. Of those patients, she estimated 85% are unvaccinated. Read more.
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Random Acts of Kindness Employees at Excela Hospital campuses received random acts of kindness this week from the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society and Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary. The organizations assembled gift cards and beautiful gift baskets which were distributed randomly to employees. The Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary donated 40 gift cards and 23 baskets and the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society donated 20 gift cards and 22 baskets. Collectively, the donations are valued at $3,920.
Random Acts of Kindness
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Donation to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Local Greensburg “Champions of Pink” Mary Kay consultants and supportive clients donated more than 100 chemotherapy care gift bags to cancer patients of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center facilities in Westmoreland County. Staff from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Arnold Palmer Pavilion accepted these gifts on behalf of patients and will distribute to them this holiday season. Left to Right: Heather Huemme, Social Worker, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice; and Amanda Watson, Jennifer Papini and Kristin Hensler, Nursing, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Dark Chocolate Bark Recipe In this edition of 'The Healthy Kitchen', Registered Dietitian Dawn Davoli shows how to make a heart healthy dark chocolate bark recipe- the perfect dessert for the holiday season! Learn More
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Employee Engagement 2022 Benefit Plans ID Cards Employees will be receiving new enrollment cards in the next few weeks at home in the mail. Some of this mail may look like junk mail, so please be vigilant. Cards are always available to print/request cards from your account or by contacting the provider’s member services. Learn More
Extended: Enhanced Employee Referral Incentive In our continuing efforts to initiate and sustain opportunities designed to strengthen our abilities to recruit and retain staff for select positions within the organization, we are extending our Enhanced Employee Referral Program to January 24. Positions include: Registered Nurse or CNC, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist and more. Applicants must be offered and accepted during this timeframe.
Kudos & Recognition Kudos ED hold and SPU A patient in the SPU wanted to thank everyone for the excellent care in the ED and SPU. They saw first hand how busy the employees and are appreciative of everything they are doing for the patients with a professional and caring attitude.
Share Your Story Have something that you would like to share with the Excela Insight staff for future editions? Email information to insight@excelahealth.org
Candidates can mention your name as a referral either on their online application or during their interview processs. If the candidate is hired and all guidelines/qualifications have been met you will be paid out after the six month mark. Opportunity Begins Here
View the full list of positions and bonuses here.
EAP Update: Paying it Forward This online seminar will help you to understand the small but powerful ways that everyone can 'pay it forward' and make a difference to the lives of others. To access the webinar, click here and use the Work-Life login code “excela”.
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