April 8, 2021
Volume 4 Issue 07
Excela Health Administering Only Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Excela Health Recognizes Donate Life Month Page 2 Resident Quarterly Winner Page 2 Excela Health Graduation Album Page 3
Vaccinations are by appointment only. There are no walk-in appointments. For information on how to register click here.
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At the present time Excela Health is administering the Moderna vaccine which is only available for patients ages 18 and older. Vaccinations are currently being administered at the Excela Health Vaccine Center located in the Excela Square at Norwin plaza, in the former Galaxy Fitness location.
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To view the Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to Prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Individuals 18 Years of Age and Older, click here.
Gallbladder Health: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Patient Excited to Wear “I Got Mine” Sticker After Receiving Vaccine
Dr. BenFauzi El-Attrache, Excela Health Surgical Specialists, discusses the purpose of the gallbladder as well as signs and symptoms of gallbladder issues. He also shares treatment options available at Excela Health.
Patients receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at the Excela Square at Norwin plaza are given an “I Got Mine” sticker.
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In the News Smartphones, iPads and ‘Webside Manner’: Adapting Quickly to Virtual Medicine in COVID-19 Times April 5
“Excela has performed about 39,000 telehealth visits since March 2020. Virtual visits accounted for about 30% of all appointments at the peak over the past year and now make up 10% of appointments.” Read more.
Excela Health Recognizes Donate Life Month Nearly 7,000 Pennsylvanians are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. During National Donate Life Month, Excela Health and the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) work together to reduce the waiting list. Pledge your support by registering here. Recently flags were raised at Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Excela Latrobe Hospital and Excela Frick Hospital in recognition of Donate Life month.
'Hang On and Do What Works': Excela's Top Doctor Talks Vaccines, Safety as COVID-19 Restrictions are Set to Ease April 1
“Virus cases in Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County took an upswing in March, but nothing like the surge during the fall and beginning of 2021. In Westmoreland, cases increased by 16.8% from February to March, according to state department of health data.” Read more. All Pennsylvania Residents can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccines in April March 29
“All Pennsylvania residents will be eligible to schedule vaccine appointments beginning April 19, two weeks ahead of President Biden’s directive of May 1, state health officials said Wednesday.” Read more.
Scholarship Opportunity for Excela Health Employees The Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary is offering a scholarship to one Excela Health employee furthering their education in a health care field. The amount to be awarded is $2,500. The scholarship recipient may be eligible to receive two scholarships during their educational career. For complete details and application click here.
Excela Health Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Quarterly Winner Announced Excela Health Latrobe Family Medicine has established a recognition program in which faculty, residents, students and staff can nominate a resident each quarter for going above and beyond.
Meet the Snowbergers March 29
“David and Angela Snowberger have been Norwin’s athletic trainers for the past 5 years, and their positions have a plethora of responsibilities.” Read more.
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Congratulations to Dr. Chai Parikh for winning the first quarter of 2021! He was recognized for his kindness and compassion.
Employee Engagement Calling All 2021 Excela Health Graduates Do you have a 2021 graduate at home you want to recognize or are you one yourself? We will be honoring employees and/or their children or stepchildren who are graduating from high school, college or technical school. The graduation gallery will be posted in a special edition of Excela Insight. To submit information click here.
Graduation Album
Westmoreland Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Did you know Excela Health employees are able to have prescriptions filled through the Excela Health Outpatient Pharmacy at Westmoreland Hospital? Employee prescriptions filled at the Westmoreland Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy can be delivered to the pharmacies at Latrobe and Frick Hospitals. Learn more here.
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HealthyWage Join the $10,000 Team Challenge and stay motivated to get healthy! This 12-week weight loss challenge is the perfect opportunity to lose some weight, win some money, and have fun! 1st place wins $10,000, 2nd place wins $5,000 and 3rd place wins $3,000. Plus, MORE cash prizes for collecting achievement ribbons! Learn more
Kudos & Recognition Office of Medical Affairs Doctors’ Day Effort The Office of Medical Affairs collected more than 1,100 messages for doctors in recognition of Doctors’ Day. The messages were then printed and mailed to the physicians. Thank you to all who participated.
Department/Service Line Recognitions April National Volunteer Month Occupational Therapy Month 4/4 to 4/10 - Patient Access Week 4/5 to 4/9 - National Cancer Registrars Week 4/9 - Radiologic & Imaging Nurses Day 4/11 to 4/17 - WOC Nurse Week 4/11 to 4/17 - Occupational Health Nurses Week 4/18 to 4/24 - Administrative Professionals Week 4/18 to 4/24 - National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 4/18 to 4/24 - National Volunteer Week 4/21 - Transplant Nurses Day 4/21 - Administrative Professionals Day 4/26 to 4/30 - Patient Experience Week Want to have your department/service line recognized? Click here to submit information.
Excela Health Hosts Drive-Thru Job Fair Invite friends and family to join the Excela Health recruitment team at this in-person event to learn about open positions in all areas. Participants can ‘drive up’ April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Excela Health offers tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses for select positions, an increased minimum rate of $15/hour and more.
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
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Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit 1 Tina Levendosky, Behavioral Health Technical Partner Clinical Resource Management Shirley Dalton, BSN, Case Manager Communications Caitlin Parker, Telecommunications Representative COVID-19 Vaccine Patrick Dietz, Vaccine Clinic Administration Assistant Jennifer Dominski, Vaccine Clinic Administration Assistant Dolores Hall, Vaccine Clinic Administration Assistant Kelli Milne, Vaccine Clinic Administration Assistant Roberta Perbonish, Vaccine Clinic Administration Assistant Emergency Department Jessica Fowler, Graduate Nurse Environmental Services Jared Liston, Floor Care and Project Technician Perry Payne, Environmental Services Technician James Sebek, Environmental Services Technician Laboratory Services Shannon Hauer, Phlebotomist Externship Tesssia Miller, Phlebotomist Chynna Palovsky, Phlebotomist Rachel Shannon, Phlebotomist Externship Brittany Smolka, Phlebotomist Alyssa Suncine, Phlebotomist Externship Medical Surgical Unit 3D/3E Christina Bock, Graduate Nurse Hayley Williams, Graduate Nurse Medical Surgical Unit 4AB Susan Grkman, Technical Partner Tori Rock, RN Nursing Pool Leigh Wells, Patient Safety Associate Patient Transport Billie Ketter, Patient Transport PCU 1D Madaline Johnston, Technical Partner PCU 2D Sarah Gribbin, Technical Partner Student Kacey Rhodes, Technical Partner Brooke Vance, Technical Partner Respiratory Care Services John Charney III, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Environmental Services Taylor Eddy, EVS Technician Perianesthesia Heather Petrovich, RN, Perioperative Progressive Care Unit Lindsey Crawford, Technical Partner Jennifer Puzak, Technical Partner
Latrobe Hospital Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit 2 Carrie Kalmar, BSN Emergency Department Leila Ayala, Technical Partner Environmental Services Kelsey Keough, Environmental Services Intern Food and Nutrition Services Chastity Halfhill, Nutrition Services Specialist Medical Surgical Unit 4S Bailey Miedel, Technical Partner Progressive Cardiac Unit Rebecca Leaver, Technical Partner Melanie Pakulski, RN
EHMG Cardiology Greensburg Keira Sisley, Patient Services Associate Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Norwin Tricia Asaro, Patient Services Associate Gastroenterology Greensburg Shelby Hemmit Newhouse, Patient Services Associate Keri Radford, Patient Services Associate General Surgery Greensburg Kayla Carnes, Patient Services Associate Obstetrics and Gynecology Services Greensburg Jolene Jacobs, Certified Medical Assistant Norwin Joann Boring, LPN