Excela Health is providing the latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
and updates for patients and visitors regarding temporary changes to Excela
Health policies and procedures. Other resources on the COVID-19 pandemic
include the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or
Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH).
You can be confident that Excela Health facilities follow the most up-to-date
and stringent infection protection protocols in accordance with the CDC
and other leading authorities.
Masks Required
If you are coming to any Excela Health location for an outpatient service
or appointment, you must wear a mask. If you have a caregiver accompanying
you (limited to one) the caregiver must also wear a mask. Masks must be
properly worn upon entry and throughout the visit. For more information,
click here.
Vaccines are working and are our best defense against COVID-19. Protection
from your initial shots may decrease over time. Booster shots are available
and are an easy way to keep your protection going strong. For more information
about COVID-19 vaccines,
click here.
At this time Excela Health is not administering any version of the COVID-19
vaccine. Vaccination is very important to prevent the spread of infections
and is readily available at many retail pharmacy locations.
Click here to find a retail pharmacy offering the vaccine.
COVID-19 Testing Information
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your PCP office
to discuss testing. We ask that patients do not call Excela Health inquiring
as to their result or status of the test being processed.
You will be notified of your results via email within 24-48 hours. For
information on self-isolation while awaiting laboratory results,
click here.
For an Emergency We are available to help you if you become sick. If you have a life-threatening
emergency, please call
911 to transport you to the Emergency Department.
Primary Care Offices If you have non-life-threatening illness, please contact your Primary Care
Physicians (PCP) for their advice. If you are experiencing symptoms of
COVID-19, please call your PCP office to schedule an appointment. If you
are ill, we want to take special precautions to protect you and other
patients who may be in the offices when you arrive.
To find a physician click here.
Primary Care Weekends Primary Care Weekends will continue to offer services at the Latrobe and
Norwin locations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. As a
reminder, any patient planning to use the
Primary Care Weekends clinics who is experiencing a fever, cough and/or shortness of breath
must call before coming to the office.
Crisis Response Center For patients in crisis, the Crisis Response Center remains open and ready
to help from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Just walk in or call
724-832-4465, and a staff member will assist you.
Click here for more details.
COVID-19 PCR Testing for Asymptomatic Individuals Excela Health is offering PCR COVID-19 testing to individuals with
no symptoms needing to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel or visit a
loved one in a nursing facility. No appointment is necessary to receive
the COVID-19 PCR test. For more information,
click here.
Important Changes to Outpatient Appointments and Procedures
Masks Required:
If you are coming to any Excela Health location for a necessary outpatient
service or appointment, you must wear a mask. If you have a caregiver
accompanying you (limited to one) the caregiver must also wear a mask
to the appointment. Masks are required upon entry and must be worn throughout
the visit.
For more information, click here.
