July 15, 2021
Volume 4 Issue 14
Welcome to the New ExcelaHealth.org
Safety Month Week Four Winners Page 2
Over the past six months the Marketing and Communications team has been working to develop a new and improved public website for Excela Health.
New Residents to the Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Family Medicine Residency Page 2 Meet Dr. Courtney Dugan, Family Medicine Page 3
This evolution of the site includes upgrades to the user experience and the design. The new look is a reflection of Excela Health’s position as an advanced and accomplished tertiary medical system in the region.
Click Here to View the New Site
Meet Dr. Alexa Marconi, Family Medicine Page 3 Excela Health Employee Referral Program Page 6 Employee Engagement New Faces
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Improvements include: • Updates to the Find a Doctor tool which now has the • capabilities to view videos of physicians. (When available) • A new locations tool making it easier than ever to find • the nearest office for patients. • An advanced newsroom system that allows content to • populate on corresponding service line pages. • And much more! Maintaining an informative website is an organic process that requires constant attention and modifications. Should you notice problems in functionality or inaccurate information, please click here. If you have a request for updated or additional content for your department or area, please submit a marketing project request here.
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In the News Excela Health Closing COVID-19 Testing Center, Lifting Some Visitor Restrictions July 5
“The hospital decided on the move after major progress in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 and “phenomenal success” with COVID-19 cases dropping. According to a news release, only 52 new patients tested positive at Excela Health during June.” Read more. Excela Health Offering Free Concussion Testing to First Responders this Summer
Safety Month Week Four Winners
Congratulations to the following 2021 Virtual Safety Fair Week Two crossword puzzle winners: • Deb Jenkins, RN Education, Frick Hospital • Jenna Shoaf, Behavioral Health Tech, Latrobe Hospital • Lisa Evangelist, Pharmacy Buyer, Westmoreland Hospital • Tami Slingluff, MA, Vascular Surgery
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.
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“Excela Health Orthopedics Institute through its Center for Concussion Therapy is offering free ImPACT concussion testing to first responders this summer.” Read more.
Welcome the New Residents to the Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Family Medicine Residency
Excela Health Expands On-Demand Education for Expectant Parents
Middle row, left to right: Lauren De Luca, MD, Excela Square at Latrobe; Megan Cunningham, DO, Saltsburg Family Medicine
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“The Family Additions Maternity Center at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital has expanded virtual class offerings to include a two-part series regarding the birthing experience.” Read more. Why are Summer Colds Rising in Western Pennsylvania? July 11
“Dr. Karen Lang, Excela Health’s primary care service line leader, concurred she has been seeing more cold symptoms. It struck her as odd also because such sicknesses largely had tapered off during the pandemic.” Read more.
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Top row, left to right: Cole Miller, DO, Excela Square at Frick; D. Vincent Ream, MD, Excela Square at Latrobe; Juan Almaguer, DO, Excela Square at Latrobe
Bottom row, left to right: Jeremiah Florendo, DO, Excela Square at Latrobe; Alex Smaracheck, DO, Saltsburg Family Medicine; Alex Androkites, DO, Excela Square at Frick
Meet Dr. Courtney Dugan, Family Medicine Courtney Dugan, MD has joined Delmont Family Medicine. “I chose family medicine because I like the variety. I like to be able to see babies through geriatrics, it keeps every day fresh and new and it keeps me excited to come to work.” Learn more
Virtual Nursing Interviews Excela Health currently has multiple nursing opportunities available. Those interested can speak with a memeber of the Talent Acquisition team virtually every third Tuesday of the month from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more
Meet Dr. Alexa Marconi, Family Medicine Alexa Marconi, DO has joined Blairsville Family Medicine. “There are so many reasons why I love family medicine, but I would say that by far the most enjoyable and rewarding part has been the relationships I’m able to build with patients.”
Home Care & Hospice Walk-In Interviews
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Know someone Interested in joining a team of caregivers who are compassionate and committed to helping people maintain their independence? Open positions include Home Health RNs, Hospice RNs, Home Health Aides, and Direct Care Partners.
Westmoreland Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Interested applicants can visit the Home Care & Hospice office (501 W. Otterman Street Greensburg) any Wednesday and learn more about the various opportunities that are available. Interviews may be conducted on-site.
Did you know Excela Health employees are able to have prescriptions filled through the Excela Health Outpatient Pharmacy at Westmoreland Hospital?
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Employee prescriptions filled at the Westmoreland Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy can be delivered to the pharmacies at Latrobe and Frick Hospitals. Learn more
OUTPATIENT PHARMACY
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Employee Engagement 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. 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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Kudos & Recognition Kudos Dr. Marcheleovich “Dr. Marcheleovich is an excellent doctor. She takes time to discuss any health concerns you are having and gives recommendations based on her extensive experience. I wouldn't trust my health to anyone else.” Google Review
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
New Faces Frick Hospital
Excela Health Medical Group
Food and Nutrition Services Judith Ickes, Culinary Specialist Ashley Tracy, Nutrition Services Specialist GI Lab Shanna Young, BSN Imaging Services Jamie Camilli, Radiology Technologist Laboratory Services Erica Frantz, Phlebotomist Progressive Care Unit Taylor Falzarano, RN
Family Medicine Mount Pleasant Christine Bryner, LPN Diagnostic Associates Latrobe Sabrina Defeo, Patient Services Associate Obstetrics and Gynecology Greensburg Ashley Critchfield, Regional Practice Manager Primary Care West Newton Dannielle Seanor, LPN
Latrobe Hospital Critical Care Lori Cochran, RN Imaging Services Kyra Stranko, Ultrasound Technologist Nursing Pool Iyeisha Jashienski, LPN Emma Kozuch, Technical Partner Student
Westmoreland Hospital
Excela Square at Norwin Surgery Center Carly Gibson, BSN Dani Schricker, BSN
Home Care & Hospice Home Care Haley VanNorman, Direct Care Partner Alexandra Williams, Direct Care Partner
Administration Michael Onusko, Privacy Officer Behavioral Health Outpatient Brenda Wilker, Behavioral Health Therapist Business Intelligence Sara Mills, Business Analyst Emergency Department Makaela Crossley, Graduate Nurse Family Additions Maternity Center Heidi Sanner, RN Food and Nutrition Services Janie Lomba Santa Rosa, Nutrition Services Specialist Laboratory Services Haleah McClain, Phlebotomist Medical Surgical Unit 3D/3E Tessa Nelen, Graduate Nurse Obstetrics and Gynecology 5D Emily Stein, Graduate Nurse Patient Transport Elyssa Bognar, Patient Transporter Sara Orndoff, Patient Transporter Step Down Unit Luke Olczak, Graduate Nurse Volunteer Services Jackie Katic, Visitor Concierge
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Excela Health Employee Referral Program Excela Health is hiring for a variety of positions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and compensation package, tuition reimbursement/loan forgiveness opportunities and a variety of other employee friendly 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.
$23,000 paid to employees for referrals in Q4 of FY21! How the Process Works
Current Hot Jobs
During the application process the prospective hire will have two chances to make Excela Health aware of a referral. The first opportunity is a field in the application itself. When asked where the candidate heard about the position they can select ‘employee referral’ and input the employee name. The second opportunity is during the interview process. A recruiter will ask if the candidate was referred by a current employee. Note: There is no longer a survey for employees to fill out. If mentioned during the hiring process, then you will be paid out after the six month mark pending all qualifications are met.
Refer your friends and receive an increased incentive for the current hot jobs. All other positions will be paid at the $500 bonus level. Full-Time Acute Care Registered Nurse - $2,500 Full-Time Clinical Nurse Coordinator (BSN) - $1,000 Full-Time EHMG LPN - $1,500 Full-Time EHMG RN - $2,500 Full-Time Home Health RN - $5,000 Full-Time Medical Assistant- $1,500 Full-Time Operating Room RN - $5,000 Full-Time RN Nursing Home Support Behavioral Health - $2,500 Full-Time Surgical Tech - $2,500 Full-Time Perioperative Registered Nurse - $5,000 Full-Time Respiratory Therapist Westmoreland Hospital - $1,000 Full-Time CRNA - $5,000 Full-Time Home Health Aide - $3,000 Weekend Physical Therapist Home Care & Hospice - $3,000 Supervisor Rehab Services - $1,000 *All referral bonuses will be paid after the referral has completed 6 months of employment. Any questions regarding referral bonuses should be directed to your human resources representative.
Opportunity Begins Here
The Excela Health recruitment team will be holding virtual job fairs throughout the year, visit www.excelahealth.org/careers
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