Independence Health System Recognized for Quality and Safety by Leading Gastrointestinal Medical Society
Independence Health System and endoscopy services systemwide have received national commendation by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society.
Newly recognized with a three-year commendation are the Independence Health System endoscopy units at Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals, Laurel Surgical Center, and Norwin Surgery Center, all in Westmoreland County. They join the Surgery Center at Benbrook in Butler, which previously earned this distinction. The ASGE program is dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in the settings where it is practiced in the United States.
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Top Stories Sports Medicine Physicians Radio Interview Clarion Foundation Scholarship Winners
29, 2023
Sip of Summer Gala
INSIGHT Keeping you connected. Expert Care. Here. JUNE
Sports Medicine Physicians Radio Interview INSIGHT
Dr. James Masterson and Dr. Andrew Schleihauf will be guests on WHJB 107.1 Community Connections on Sunday, July 2, at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
The physicians will discuss Sports Medicine, when should someone go to a sports medicine doctor and what type of injuries and pain to prompt the visit, including the latest treatments and baseline testing in concussion care.
They will also discuss athletic training and why is it important to have trainers on the sidelines.
Sip of Summer Gala
BHS Foundation’s Sip of Summer Gala will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5:30 -10:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive in Cranberry Township.
The event will be a fun-filled summer evening and will include a cocktail hour, dinner, photo booth, silent auction and basket raffle.
Entertainment will feature dancing, casino games and other summer related activities. The dress for the event will be cocktail attire. Cost to attend is $160 per person. Proceeds from the event will support the BHS Foundation’s Greatest Needs Fund.
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Latrobe Area Hospital
Aid Society: Shoe Us the Love
Clarion Hospital Foundation Awards Annual Scholarships
The Clarion Hospital Foundation, a charitable arm of Independence Health System, recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 11 area high school and college students pursuing careers in the healthcare field. Congratulations to the recipients!
On the heels of a successful shoe drive in 2021, Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) is once again asking the community to exhibit some sole by donating new and gently worn shoes of all sizes and type. As before, the collection will be held under the auspices of Funds2orgs to support micro-enterprise vendors around the globe while returning a portion of the funds raised to LAHAS.
Collection boxes are available through August 1 in the main lobbies of Latrobe Hospital and Excela Square at Latrobe, both part of Independence Health System. Donations may include footwear for men, women, and children such as boots, sandals, sneakers, slippers, and dress shoes. Each pair should be removed from its packaging, and either tied together with the laces or banded together.
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Pictured top row (left-right): Jenna Stefanacci, Colin Zerbe, Josie Neiswonger (bridge photo), Lauren Troutman, Gwyneth Wadding, Alma Swartzentruber.
Bottom row (left-right): Kendall Dunn, Mia Gourley, Allison Acey, Jocalyn Henry, Grace Kindel.
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29, 2023
June
Nursing Care Team Winners
Kudos & Recognition
I had a very full week while in the Butler Memorial Hospital filled with a whole host of new experiences. The entire staff that I interacted with during my recovery were very professional and personable.
Excerpt from patient letter
"Excellent friendly staff, everybody is very helpful when I needed something the nurses was there as soon as possible I highly recommend this hospital."
Patient of the Weight Management Center/Westmoreland Hospital
June
l National Safety Month
l National Healthcare 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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