Grief in Our Neighborhood
INSIGHT MAY 30, 2019
HR Update- PTO Payout PTO sell back for those who elected before December 31, 2018, will be paid on June 6. No action by the employee is required if eligible. Employees who did not elect by Dec. 31 are not eligible for 2019 program. Election for calendar year 2020 will be open in November and communicated at that time.
Excela Health Sports Concussion Program Offering Free Baseline ImPACTTM Testing The Excela Health Sports Concussion Program is offering free baseline ImPACT testing for the first 250 athletes ages 6 to 11, June 2 to August 9. After free testing has been exhausted there will be a $25 charge. To aid in the continued health and well-being of our youth, a state-of-the-art concussion program is offered to reduce the risk of concussion while keeping people active and involved. Those looking for a higher, more comprehensive baseline in addition to the ImPACT test, a $30 full battery of test including eye tracking, balance and gross motor speed is available. Appointments can be made by phone, 724-689-1070.
Fred Rogers taught children (and adults) how to handle life … and death … as part of his television programming. Excela Health Home Care & Hospice in collaboration with the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media and Seton Hill University is addressing grief in our Neighborhood using the teachings of Mister Rogers as a guide. A conference held May 23 at the Rogers Center serendipitously coincided with Gov. Wolf’s designation of the date as 143 Day in tribute to Pennsylvania’s kindest native son. This fall, Excela Health Hospice will begin offering Neighborhood Kids, a series of grief groups for children, which will include art therapy and pet therapy and be held in the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services outpatient area at Excela Latrobe Hospital.
Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Scholarship Recipient Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society presented this year's first place scholarship of $2,500 to junior volunteer Karsyn Vallorani, daughter of Jimmy and Becca Vallorani of Latrobe. Karsyn sings in the Greater Latrobe High School Choir, has sung the National Anthem at GLHS athletic events, and was a high school cheerleader. In addition, she coached youth cheerleaders, volunteered as a 6th Grade Camp counselor and at the West Point Baseball Field in the concession stand. During her time as a junior volunteer at Excela Latrobe Hospital, Karsyn worked 299 hours in several areas. It was this experience that helped her make career plans. Karsyn will attend WCCC to earn her associate's degree as a radiology technician and hopes to then work for Excela Health. She plans to work while earning her bachelor's degree in radiology.
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ICU AWARD Pictured clockwise lower left are Excela Health Westmoreland nurses Kim Beck, Kathy Radocaj, Mike Widmann, Maureen Cutrell, Brittany Lubinsky and Karen Scanlan, who were recognized at the May conference for critical care nurses in Florida for their role in creating an award-winning unit design that benefits patients and staff. Earlier this year the Society for Critical Care Medicine also acknowledged the exemplary design at its conference.
Here Comes the Bride! The Westmoreland Hospitality Shop is prepared for wedding season with bridal and special occasion merchandise! New lustrous pearl and crystal necklaces, bracelets and earrings, all perfect for a summer bride. The shop would like to showcase Excela brides! All you have to do is bring in a framed wedding photo of yourself with your name and phone number on the back of it. The photos will be displayed in the shop windows and display cases. All photos must be picked up on or before June 14.
Community Events •
Summer Sounds, 6/7, St. Clair Park, Greensburg. The Excela Health Talent Acquisition team will be sponsoring a table at Summer Sounds! The event features the Eagles tribute band 7 Bridges. All attendees will have the opportunity to enter into a basket raffle. Employees who bring a friend interested in employment opportunities will be entered into a separate raffle; winner to be announced internally on 6/10. Can’t make it to Summer Sounds? Tell interested friends to sign up for the online career fair being held 6/11 by going to excelahealth.org/careers.
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2019 Pittsburgh Pride, 6/8, noon to 5 p.m. and 6/9, 1 to 7 p.m, Andy Warhol Bridge, Pittsburgh. Excela Health will be at Pittsburgh Pride, be sure to stop by and show your support!
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upcoming on-site events •
Safety Fairs • 6/7, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frick Hospital • 6/14, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital • 6/18, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Latrobe Hospital • 6/24, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Corporate Services Center • 6/26, Noon to 3 p.m., Excela Square at Latrobe • 6/28, Noon to 3 p.m., Excela Square at Norwin
Reminders
In The News • “Our community was in great need,” said Maureen Ceidro, an Excela Health bereavement counselor. “There’s a lot of hurting hearts out there.” http://bit.ly/2YTFHHo
Schedule your Employee Biometric Screening by going to the Calendar of Events located on the Intranet. There will be no screenings in September, so schedule today! New modules added to Net Learning!
PERKS!
There are perks available for all interests. For more details and to view more than 100 perks, visit www.myexcelaperks.org.