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Health System Maternity Center Ranked Among Nation’s Best
For the fourth consecutive year, the Family Additions Maternity Center at Westmoreland Hospital, part of Independence Health System, is featured in “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals” produced by Newsweek, which publishes the honor roll annually.
Independence Westmoreland Hospital is one of 384 hospitals and maternity care centers across the nation, and one of only 22 in Pennsylvania on the 2023 list which was compiled by the news magazine in partnership with Statista, Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
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Cardiology Platinum Award Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Awards Scholarships Dillon Stein, DO, FAAHPM Named 2023 Top Physician Under 40 JUNE 15, 2023INSIGHT
Independence Health System Among Nation's Top Performers For Heart Attack Treatment For Seventh Time
Independence Health System continues to be recognized for exemplary cardiovascular care as a recipient of the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. This is the seventh time the health system’s Butler Memorial Hospital has been recognized for this prestigious award over the past eight years. Butler Memorial Hospital is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
The award recognizes Independence Health System and Butler Memorial Hospital for the commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that the hospital has reached an aggressive goal as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
Recognition is based on sustained adherence to specific performance measures over a 24-month lookback period. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.
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Sam’s Club Donation
Butler Sam's club provided the Butler Food Institute with a $1,000 corporate giving grant. We were able to purchase utensils and supplies to help our community sustain a healthy lifestyle after participation in the Food Institute program.
The Food Institute specializes in healthy eating for the whole family, meal planning and preparing healthy recipes on a budget. Each month, program participants attend an appointment where education, ingredients, and cooking instructions for ten meals will be provided. For more information, click here.
Kudos & Recognition
Congratulations to the following Independence Health System employees for their presentations at Horizons 23 - The Pennsylvania State Emergency Nursing Association Conference.
Bequie Perry, DNP, MS, RN, Westmoreland Hospital, "Appalachia Pharmacopeia"
Nicki Komenda, RN, DNP, PHRN, CEN, Frick Hospital, "Clear As Mud . . . Hidden Intentions"
Kelly Bedner, MSNED, BSN, RN, CEN, Westmoreland Hospital, "All I Ever Wanted to Know, I Learned from Viruses" *Winner of the Mary Bailey Award
“Being at five different hospitals I have never had a showing of support like the people of Butler Memorial Hospital during my CABG surgery with Dr. Lomago. They are very professional and caring how they go out of their way to make you feel great and I thank them from the bottom of my heart, really.”
Former patient of Butler Memorial Hosptial
June
l National Safety Month
l National Halthcare Recruiter Recognition Day I 6/6
l National Metabolic and Bariatric Nurses Day I 6/10
l Men’s Health Week I 6/12-6/18
l Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week I 6/14-6/20
l 46th Annual National Nursing Assistants Week I 6/17-6/24
l National Healthcare Risk Management Week I 6/19-6/23
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Independence Health System Physician Named
2023 Top Physician Under 40
A doctor from Independence Health System is among this year’s Top Physicians under 40 chosen by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).
Dillon Stein, DO, FAAHPM, Director of Palliative Care at Independence Health System’s Butler Memorial Hospital, is one of the early-career physicians demonstrating excellence in their field to be selected for the honor in 2023.
“We had a lot of great nominations, but these candidates stood out among the rest,” said Kristen Sandel, MD, PAMED president-elect and chair of the awards committee. “With their ambition and innovative ideas, they will shape and shine bright in the future of medicine.
To be eligible for consideration, physicians must be PAMED members under the age of 40. All nominees are selected by their colleagues and peers within PAMED, a physician-led, member-driven organization representing physicians and medical students throughout the state. PAMED advocates for physicians and their patients, educates physicians through continuing medical education, and provides expert resources and guidance in navigating challenges in today’s ever-evolving healthcare system.
“It is humbling to receive this type of award from your peers,” said Dr. Stein. “I am grateful for the support of Independence Health System, and I am proud to be a part of the care that we provide to our communities.” Dr. Stein joined the health system in 2016 and became Medical Director of the Division of Palliative Care at Independence’s Butler Memorial Hospital in 2021.
Palliative Care takes a team approach when treating patients with serious, chronic, and life-threatening illnesses. Team members not only focus on the physical and emotional needs of their patients, but also the spiritual needs, tailoring care to each individual. A graduate of Alfred University, Dr. Stein earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Western Pennsylvania Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, where his leadership skills resulted in his selection as chief resident. He pursued specialty training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he completed a hospice and palliative medicine fellowship. Most recently, Dr. Stein was one of six physicians nationwide to receive the Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Foundation Award for his work in providing outstanding care to patients nearing end of life.
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Mall Walkers
June Is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Attend this month’s Mall Walkers on Thursday, June 22, in the food court of Westmoreland Mall and learn the signs and symptoms of dementia and how to actively work with your brain to decrease risk. Dr. Jessie Milliken, Family Medicine, will also discuss medications available to assist in brain health.
Healthy Connections - June
As a new Wellness initiative the Well-Being Center is promoting a monthly “Healthy Connections” flier. Each month it will highlight prevention, awareness, and holistic wellness topics to remind all of our employees of the benefits of participating in the Independence Health System Wellness Program.
The June issue highlights Men’s Health Month.
Doors to the food court open at 7:45 a.m. and the presentation begins at 8:20 a.m.
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Butler Scholarship AwardNomination Information
The Carol and Richard Dietrich Family are generously offering two - $2,500 scholarships to employees of Independence Health System: Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler Medical Providers, or Clarion Hospital.
This scholarship will be funded through the Carol and Richard Dietrich Educational Fund, managed by the BHS Foundation. Eligible Applicants must be a current employee (as referenced above) who is furthering their career in the healthcare industry, specifically in the field of Nursing. Prior winners are eligible; however, preference will be given to new applicants.
How to Apply: Each applicant is required to submit the scholarship application to the Butler Health System Foundation, along with an essay and three references.
Essay: Please include a one-page essay describing your educational goals and how this scholarship will help you to further those goals.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application, reference form and essay are complete. Applications will be accepted Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, July 13.
Please submit application to: BHS Foundation Attn: Lauren McElhaney, One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001 Or Email to: lauren.mcelhaney@butlerhealthsystem.org
Communication will be sent out to all applicants notifying them of the Scholarship Committee’s decision by Tuesday, August 1.
Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary held its annual Scholarship Luncheon recently with four high school and two college students awarded $2,500 each.
Serving as chair of the WHA Scholarship Luncheon is Jennifer Kettering with Hanna Pavsek, recipient of the Jan Rupp Scholarship: Elizabeth Dlugas, recipient of the Jean Turnbull Scholarship and WHA President Jan Taylor-Condo.
Receiving awards are (left to right) high school students Addisen Holt, Madison Rumbaugh, Emma Fisher and Nicholas Cormas.
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Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Awards Scholarships
The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) honors high school students for their volunteer efforts on behalf of Independence Health System and Latrobe Hospital with scholarship assistance.
Recipients are required to accrue a minimum of 150 hours from age 16 when volunteering begins until April 1 of their senior year and must be planning to attend an institution of higher learning. Students with the highest number of accrued volunteer hours are selected. In 2023, three students share $5,000 in scholarship funds. The scholarships were presented by Sally Anne Novak, LAHAS president and Romayne Schwartzel, LAHAS Junior Volunteer Scholarship chair. Receiving scholarships were Cynthia “Layne” Barr, Avery Massaro and Lauren Shaffer.
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Pittsburgh Employees Activities Association
Pittsburgh Employees Activity Association ( PghEAA) offers discounts to employees. You can access these discounts by visiting https://pgheaa.com/ then clicking on the Current Offers/Theme Park tickets at the bottom of the web page. PghEAA also invites employees to register for additional discounts by visiting ticketsatwork.com and clicking Become a Member. Use your company code PEAA to register. *Your email address will not work*
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