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INSIGHT April 11, 2019
Egg Hunt! Since our hunt for four leaf clovers had more than 100 responses we decided another contest had to happen! This month we are having an egg hunt! In this edition of Insight, you will find eggs hidden throughout. Once you have found them all, email EMA@excelahealth.org with your answer. The first three with the correct response will win a prize! Good luck, and happy hunting!
Hit the Weight Loss Jackpot! Take part in 12 weeks of support, motivation, fun and weight loss! Compete in teams of four to nine co-workers, family members or friends to lose 6 percent of your total weight. Connect to the interactive dashboard and free mobile app to gain tips and support from HealthyWage coaches, chat with your teammates, and check your personal and team stats. All teams who average a 6 percent weight loss will win a share of the jackpot! Lose weight and gain a healthier lifestyle in a fun and effective environment. The fee is $23.33 per month for three months ($70 total and participants must complete the full 12 weeks). The challenge starts April 22, 2019. To join visit: http://bit.ly/2UJdPHH. For questions, contact HealthyWage at info@healthywage.com.
On April 16, Washington EAP Services will release an online seminar free to Excela Health employees. The session explores the understanding of resilience and looks at techniques for becoming more resilient. It also points out that the first step is acknowledging one’s own feelings. To access the webinar, go to http://bit.ly/ExcelaEAP1, login using the password “excela” and click on “work-life” in the upper right corner.
Ask the Trainer The Well-Being Center exercise physiologists and registered dietitians are here to help! “Ask the Trainer” is a new initiative to answer your questions along your fitness journey. Email your fitness or nutrition questions to ewellness@excelahealth.org and answers will be posted to Featured News as well as the Well-Being Center Facebook Page.
Therapy Dog of the Month April’s Therapy Dog of the Month is Golden Retriever Apryl. Apryl would have turned 5 years old April 9, but sadly, she passed away in late February. She loved visiting patients at Excela Latrobe Hospital on select Sundays with her owner Wendy Cernansky. Along with Excela, Apryl also enjoyed visiting Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Forest Hills Elementary School, where her human sibling, Malena, is in sixth grade. Apryl will be missed by her family and patients she visited. The joy she brought them will not be furgotten.
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Vol. 2 Issue 15
Employees of the Month Recognition: January Congratulations to the following employees: • Liz Labish, Nursing Administration • Ashley Holtzman, Advanced Wound Center • Megan Petro, ESN Imaging Department
In The News • “Albert J. Novak Jr. of Hempfield and Dr. Susan Manzi of Wexford were honored as the school’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni at a dinner presented by the Greensburg Salem Education Foundation at Ferrante’s Lakeview Restaurant in Hempfield.” http://bit.ly/2UrPSoL
Excela Good Egg! Excela Health is full of good eggs— employees who are helping our community, achieving success through professional accomplishments, and bringing positive change to Excela's environment. One of these is Excela Health physician Ian Zack. Upon discovering that a patient would be celebrating her 99th birthday in Latrobe Hospital, Dr. Zack brought her cupcakes and his whole staff sang Happy Birthday. Thank you to Dr. Zack for helping our patient celebrate this milestone! Keep watching out for more Excela Good Eggs in Insight and through the Excela Health Facebook page. Are you or someone you know an Excela Good Egg? Email EMA@excelahealth.org with a description of the Excela Good Egg and a photo of him/her if possible. Excela Good Eggs may be posted on social media. Spots for an Excela Good Egg are limited.
Community EVENTS •
Spring into BINGO, 4/28, doors open at noon, lunch served noon to 1:30 p.m., and bingo at 1:30 p.m., Youngwood Fire Hall, 104 South Second Street, Youngwood. 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 Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary. Tickets are $25 and quantities are limited. To purchase tickets, contact Patti Buhl at PBuhl@excelahealth.org.
Volunteer Opportunities •
2019 Pittsburgh Pride, 6/8, noon to 5 p.m., and 6/9, 1 to 7 p.m., Fort Duquesne Boulevard between 7th and 9th Streets and the Andy Warhol Bridge, Pittsburgh. Join Excela Health in downtown Pittsburgh to celebrate pride in the community. The event is focused on the LGBTQA+ community, and that does include allies! If you or your team are interested in helping to work the Excela Health booth, email cambrose2@excelahealth.org.
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UPCOmING ON-SITE EVENTS • Unplug and Recharge, multi-date, multi-site. Visit Employee Wellness/Well-Being located on the Intranet for more information. • Employee Biometric Screening, multi-date, multi-site. Visit the Calendar of Events located on the Intranet for more information.
Reminders With incidence of flu and viral respiratory illnesses on the rise, MASK ON has been declared. Take care to protect yourself, your family and our patients. Do not forget to complete your mandatory Net Learning education modules for the month.
PERKS! There are perks available for all interests. For more details and to view more than 100 perks, visit www.myexcelaperks.org.