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October 17, 2019
Welcome Samara Rubin, MD! Dr. Samara Rubin won’t tell you she chose obstetrics and gynecology as her specialty, it chose her. Dr. Rubin joined Excela Health OB/GYN after completing her her OB/GYN residency at Drexel University - Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rubin completed her undergraduate degree at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. She then received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL. Being there for women while they are creating a family is one of the reasons Dr. Rubin has a passion for her specialty.
Last week in Excela Insight we offered four tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium to the person who could guess how many mammograms have been performed during the walk-in Wednesday hours from August 14, 2013 through October 9, 2019. We had an overwhelming response and our winner is Heather Bath from the Excela Health Call Center with a guess of 25,000 mammograms. Heather was only 1,607 away from the correct number of 26,607! Thank you to all who played, and watch for another contest coming up soon!
Meet Cabela! Meet Cabela, an English Bulldog and October’s Therapy Dog of the Month. Cabela and owner Lauren Touhalisky enjoy being a part of the Excela Health Pet Therapy Program to bring comfort and joy to patients. Cabela loves when patients at Excela Square at Latrobe ‘paws’ to give pets!
EAP Update! On October 15, Washington EAP Services released a new online seminar free to Excela Health employees focusing on emotional wellness and improving mental health. This session suggests changes in habits and lifestyles to cope with adversity and enhance overall mental well-being. For access to the webinar, click here. The password “excela” and navigate to the “Balancing” tab, then click on “Mental Health”.
Kudos to Dr. Rajni Madaan, Internal Medicine “The most caring doctor I've ever had. She listens and spends time with her patients. She's truly a great doctor.”
Say “Boo” to the flu! Excela Health has a stellar compliance rate each flu season, and we expect a similar response this year, too. To view the list of Employee Health Clinics from October 19 to November 6 (including Saturdays) click here.
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Vol. 2 Issue 41
In The News
Community EVENTS
Excela Westmoreland Hospitality Shop celebrates 70 years in business The shop was chartered in 1949 by the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary. Read here
Mall Walkers, 10/24, 8 to 10 a.m. Westmoreland Mall. Join Excela Health at Mall Walkers where our Breast Health Nurse Navigators Sheila Farina and Carrie Horner will “walk” us through the journey of breast health and breast cancer diagnosis. Dana Rizzo, Excela Health radio spokesperson and breast cancer survivor, will also share her story As usual, you will enjoy a free breakfast, prizes and more! To learn about the Mall Walkers program visit: https://bit.ly/2L5ldrO • Fall into BINGO, 11/2, doors open at noon, lunch served noon to 1:30 p.m., and bingo begins at 1:30 p.m., Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 306 St. Johns Drive, Latrobe. Jackpot wins: regular $200; “X” $300; coverall $1,000; 14 regular games $50; four single quickie games $75, and three special games $100. All proceeds benefit the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society. Tickets are $25 and quantities are limited. To purchase tickets, contact Patti Buhl at PBuhl@excelahealth.org.
Hempfield Micro-Hospital Slated to Open Next Month “While calling the facility a hospital, the fact is that it provides very limited capabilities beyond basic urgent care and emergency medicine,” John Sphon, Excela Not All Hospitals Are Created Equal Health Acting CEO Read here
Upcoming On-site Events Ideal Protein. The Excela Health Bariatric Center is now an independent authorized clinic for Ideal Protein, a structured diet intervention weight loss program. Attend an information session to learn more: • 10/30, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital, Conference Room D • 11/20, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital, Conference Room D Visit the Bariatric Center Intranet page for more details. A
Excela Health Well-Being Center Open House. All employees are welcome to visit the Well-Being Center Open House. Light refreshments will be served and the event will include raffles, games and prizes. • 11/5, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mountain View Medical Park, 200 Village Drive, Greensburg • 11/5, 4 to 6:00 p.m., Mountain View Medical Park, 200 Village Drive, Greensburg For details click here.
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Crucial Conversations, 2019 Children’s Emotional Wellness Symposium for professionals . 11/6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m., Latrobe Hospital. RSVP to mstoverjividen@excelahealth.org on or before Friday, November 1. • Grief and the Holidays, Do you feel that you have lost the “holiday spirit”? 11/16, 2 to 4 p.m., Excela Square at Latrobe. Holidays can be difficult following the loss of a loved one, often creating feelings of dread and anxiety. Please join us for an afternoon of tips and information on how to navigate the holiday season. To register, contact the Excela Health Call Center, 1-877-771-1234.
Reminders Don’t forget the Excela Westmoreland Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy now offers medications for your furry friend! For details click here.
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Recognitions 10/13 to 10/ 19 International Central Sterile Processing Week
There are perks available for all interests. For more details and to view more than 100 perks, visit www.myexcelaperks.org. Check out these SPOOK-TACULAR perks for the month of October!