Cameos of Caring Excela Health celebrates a duo of nurses who have been recognized as 2019 Cameos of CaringⓇ recipients. This program was created by the University of Pittsburgh in 1999 to celebrate exceptional caregivers across several disciplines. Jamie Kimmick, BSN, RN, CCRN, Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, represented the acute care setting. Melissa Townsend, MA, LPC, RN, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice, was selected from the ambulatory care setting. These women were recognized November 2 during the awards ceremony at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
November 14, 2019
Lung Cancer Awareness Month It’s five millimeters in size. It could be the start of lung cancer. And a chest X-ray can’t see it. But at the Excela Health Advanced Lung Center, we’re using the latest imaging technology – low dose computerized tomography (low dose CT) with DynaCAD advanced visualization tools– to detect and treat lung masses at their earliest stage.
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Since 2016, the Center has performed more than 6,000 low dose CT scans for early detection of lung cancer. Cancer was found in 2.2% of our study population. “Fortunately, the vast majority of these patients were determined to be early on in the disease process, when it’s potentially most curable,” said Michael Szwerc, MD, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery/Director of Center for Lung and Thoracic Disease at Excela and Head of the Advanced Lung Center. “That’s the compelling value of using low dose CT as a screening tool from both a patient and physician perspective.”
Excela Health has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program administered by Springbuk®. With this award, Excela Health is nationally recognized as one of the best-of-the-best in worksite health. The Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America award culminates the conclusion of the year-long wellness awards program that Healthiest Employers® hosts in over 45 cities across the United States. Each of the winning companies is considered an exemplary leader for the effectiveness of their population health and well-being initiatives. Award applicants were evaluated across six key categories: Culture and Leadership Commitment, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Marketing and Communications, Programming and Interventions, and lastly Reporting and Analytics.
For more information about the lung cancer screenings or to find out if you qualify, call 1-844-2TestMe (1-844-283-7863).
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Vol. 2 Issue 44
Therapy Dog of the Month: Lexie! Meet Lexie, a Golden Retriever and November’s Therapy Dog of the Month! Lexie and her owner Kim love to visit the patients and staff at Excela Square at Norwin and bring comfort to those around her.
“I just want to thank all of the perioperative nurses who work to keep us "all together" in their daily work. You are so important to the team working in the surgical suites, to make sure that all goes smoothly, correctly, efficiently and responsibly. Thank you for your dedication and compassion!” -Proud Coworker
Community EVENTS •
Mall Walkers, 11/21, 8 a.m., Hear from Dr. Michael Szwerc, Director of Excela Health’s Center for Lung and Thoracic Disease, as he shares the importance of a low-dose CT screening for those who may be at risk for developing lung cancer. Prizes will be awarded to those who have participated in our Biometric Screenings this year, and we will also be awarding a Participation prize for attendance!
Recognitions 11/10 to 11/16 Perioperative Nurses Week 11/10 to 11/16 Nurse Practitioner Week
Volunteer Opportunities •
In The News Excela Launches Expanded Cardiology Services with New Team of Specialists "With the addition of a pair of cardio-thoracic surgeons and two interventional cardiologists, Excela will offer an expanded menu of cardiac services." Read here Excela Westmoreland Hospital Spreads Kindness with Cardigans for Newborns “Mister Rogers is really instrumental in teaching these little ones all sorts of things as they get older,” she said. “The message of being kind, and kindness to everybody, I think, to all nurses is important. That’s a major part of our profession.” Read here
Safety Tip! Along with the winter weather comes the possibility of slips, trips and falls. Be prepared by: • Wearing proper shoes • Alerting someone when sidewalks are icy
Greensburg Holiday Parade, 11/23, Noon, Greensburg. Excela Health Brand Ambassador, Michele Doppelheuer will be coordinating Excela Health’s participation in the Greensburg Holiday Parade. To register, contact the Excela Health Call Center, 1-877-771-1234. Line up and meeting location TBD.
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: • 11/20, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital, Conference Room D Visit the Bariatric Center Intranet page for more details. In The Bag Sale: • 11/19, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Latrobe Hospital, Main Floor Corridor • 11/20, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Excela Square at Latrobe, Community Room Proceeds benefit Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society.
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