Our Magnet Journey
Excela Health is proud to hold System Magnet® Designation. This is a reflection of our nursing professionalism, strong collaboration and teamwork, and superiority in patient care. This honor was bestowed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® and distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Just nine percent of U.S. healthcare organizations out of more than 6,300 U.S. hospitals have achieved Magnet® recognition. Excela Health was identified as exemplary in three areas, including: community advocacy, partnering with patients and innovation.
- Jessica Love, MSN, RN, CNL
ANCC 2021 Magnet Conference Excela Health Recognition
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Job Demand, Good Pay Spur Growth in Nursing Programs
Careers
Tribune Review: Chelsey Strickland grew up watching her single mom work long shifts as a nurse at UPMC St. Margaret hospital to provide for her ...
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Job Demand, Good Pay Spur Growth in Nursing Programs
Nursing
Tribune Review: Chelsey Strickland grew up watching her single mom work long shifts as a nurse at UPMC St. Margaret hospital to provide for her ...
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Babies Leap Into Leap Year Birthdays
Nursing
Trib: Ben and Lindsey Ereditario were expecting their first child to arrive on Sunday, but little Louis waited until Thursday to make his appearance ...
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Nurses Mark 10 Years of Stocking Food Pantry for Jeannette City School Students
Nursing
Trib Live: Longstanding support from nurses at Independence Health helps ensure Jeannette City School District students don’t go hungry when they ...
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Donation Made to Shop With a Cop Program
Nursing
Children in Westmoreland County who will participate in the Shop With A Cop holiday shopping program also have a friend in Independence Health System, ...
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Athletic Trainer Spotlight: Nicole Markiewicz, MS, LAT, ATC, PES, CSS
Careers
Athletic trainers complete years of educational training, along with clinical training before stepping onto the field. Along with being a part of the ...
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Donating Much Needed Supplies and Christmas Gifts to Homeless Families
Nursing
In lieu of the traditional department Christmas gift exchange, the team of nurses in the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) department at Westmoreland ...
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Food Drive for Nearby School District
Nursing
Food insecurity is something that plagues a surprising number of Westmoreland County families. Danielle Jellison, BSN, RN, a clinical nurse on the ...
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Fund Raising to Support Social Connections for Neighboring Seniors
Nursing
The Frick Hospital 3 rd floor Unit- Based Council (UBC) donated a Christmas tree, along with a full complement of candy-cane themed decorations to ...
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Excela Health Nurses Honored
Careers
Latrobe Bulletin: Excela Health celebrates three nurses who have been recognized as 2022 Cameos of Caring® recipients. Created by the University of ...
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