July 1, 2021
Volume 4 Issue 13
Safety Month Week Two & Three Winners Page 2
Kona Ice Truck Locations & Hours Enjoy a FREE tasty treat from the Kona Ice truck on the following dates:
Being Open with Your Health Care Provider Page 2 Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Golf Outing Page 3 ‘Soak Up’ Summer Perks Page 3 Fire Extinguisher Training Page 3 Employee Engagement New Faces
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Congratulations to the Residency Graduates Five of the eight members of this class will be remaining with Excela Health and joining the Excela Health Medical Group. Dr. Gatzke is headed to Ligonier Family Medicine. Drs. Marconi and Parikh are joining Blairsville Family Medicine. Dr. Sciullo is coming to Excela Square Latrobe Family Medicine and Dr. Wilson will become part of the Excela Hospitalists. Dr. Vlahos is bound for Marshall, MI and Bronson Family Medicine. Dr. Cortes heads to Charlotte, NC and Atrium Health Weddington Family Medicine. Dr. Fleming will be continuing his education with a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Buffalo in New York. Congratulations to our Family Medicine Residency graduates, pictured left to right: Raymond Gatzke, MD; Alexander Fleming, DO; Chaitya Parikh, DO; Nicolas Cortese, DO; Lauren Sciullo, DO; Alexa Marconi, DO; Megan Wilson, DO; Karren Vlahos, DO; Program Director Mike Semelka, DO
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In the News Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Now Being Performed at Excela Westmoreland Hospital June 27
According to Excela Health Chief Executive Officer John Sphon, the introduction of TAVR and the hybrid operating room is yet another tangible reflection of the system’s commitment to offer patients the convenience of advanced cardiovascular care from an exceptional team of clinicians on a local basis. “We are excited about bringing this sophisticated therapeutic option to the residents of Westmoreland County,” he said. Read more.
Safety Month Week Two & Three Winners
Congratulations to the following 2021 Virtual Safety Fair Week Two crossword puzzle winners: • Lori Shearer, RN Cardiac Rehab, Latrobe Hospital • Catherine Heck, Athletic Trainer, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine • Lara Blosser, Physician Assistant, Frick Hospital • Jacob Hetu, Lead Biomedical Tech, Westmoreland Hospital
Congratulations to the following 2021 Virtual Safety Fair Week Three crossword puzzle winners: • Monica Krinock, CNC, Latrobe Hospital • Kathleen Stout, RN, EHMG Surgical Specialist • Eric Phleger, CT Tech, Westmoreland Hospital • Unavailable for photo, Frick Hospital
Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary Awards Scholarship to Nurse Theresa MacBlane June 19
A luncheon at the Greensburg Country Club hosted by the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary June 16 celebrated a new scholarship winner 一 its own Excela Health employee, Theresa MacBlane. Read more. Olivia Galando Awarded Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Scholarship June 14
Olivia Galando has received a $2,500 scholarship from the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society for her “outstanding performance and dedication in accruing 217 hours of volunteer service at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.” Read more.
Each winner was presented with a check for $100 by the Safety Department! You can still participate by going to Featured News and completing upcoming puzzles.
Being Open with Your Health Care Provider Coming out to your health care provider is an important step to being healthy. Many people are not aware that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people face unique health risks, such as higher smoking rates, a greater risk of suicide attempts, and a higher chance of getting certain sexually transmitted diseases. Talking with your provider can help you overcome these issues and access the care you need most. Read more
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Employee Engagement Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Golf Outing Join the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society for their inaugural golf outing! Your participation helps support the ongoing philanthropic endeavors of the society. Learn more
Fire Extinguisher Training The 2021 schedule for Fire Extinguisher Training is now available. Training must be completed every other year. For example if you last completed training in 2019 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.
Kudos & Recognition Kudos Excela Health “All The Best! Excela was very good to me professionally and personally!” Facebook Comment
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
Click here to view the schedule
‘Soak Up’ Summer Perks Summer is right around the corner! Enjoy some fun in the sun with family and friends with discounts at Kennywood, Idlewild and SoakZone, Sandcastle Water Park, Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, Caddie Shak, Statler’s Fun Center and more! Visit the MyExcelaPerks page here for detailed instructions on how to access featured perks.
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New Faces Frick Hospital
Excela Health Medical Group
Food and Nutrition Services Julie Borris, Nutrition Services Specialist Emergency Department Kimberly Hixon, Graduate Nurse
Anesthesia Shawnda Leavelle, Anesthesia Technician Communications Judith Webb, Telecommunications Representative Environmental Services Sandra Weaver, Environmental Services Technician EPIC Rehab Michelle Conroy, Technical Partner Heart Center David Bailey, Cardiovascular Technologist Human Resources- Employee Relations Kevin Chearney, Talent Acquisition Representative Intensive Care Unit Kasey Williams, BSN Medical Surgical Unit 2AB Caitlin Trettel, Technical Partner Student Medical Surgical Unit 3D/3E Alfred Kooser, RN Leanna Morosky, Technical Partner Nursing Pool Madisyn Mostoller, Technical Partner Student Lindsey West, RN, System Float Patient Transport Vanessa Kline, Patient Transporter PCU 1D Kimberly Ray, Technical Partner PCU 2D Emma Delisi, Technical Partner Lucas Freilino, Technical Partner Prepost Interventional Angela Szegedy, BSN
Latrobe Hospital Critical Care Emily Brubach, Graduate Nurse Matyson Will, Technical Partner Laboratory Services Jacqueline Baylor-Laurella, Laboratory Technologist Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program Juan Almaguer Mesa, Resident Alexander Androkites, Resident Megan Cunningham Grandalski, Resident Lauren De Luca, Resident Jeremiah Florendo, Resident Cole Miller, Resident David Ream II, Resident Alexander Smaracheck, Resident Nursing Pool Sidney Batsa, Technical Partner Student Jillian Bowman, Technical Partner Student Progressive Cardiac Unit Anna Jacobs, BSN
Excela Health Medical Group Family Medicine Excela Square Latrobe Family Medicine Danielle Smith, Medical Assistant
Excela Square at Latrobe Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation Michele Grab, Patient Services Representative
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