The Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation raises funds for the primary
purpose of furthering the mission of Excela Health – to improve
the health and well-being of every life we touch. Our primary activities
are to support our hospitals and other services through funding via any
number of initiatives. We distribute monies to enhance services, acquire
new equipment and technology, and aid in vital programs for the communities
we serve. To date, our foundation has distributed more than $10 million
to make capital and technology improvements at Frick and Westmoreland
Hospitals.
Monies are raised through special events as well as through major gifts,
bequests, donations and other, similar means so that quality health care
continues. But the need for continued support is constant.
Through the Westmoreland/Frick Foundation, and Your Generosity, Monies
Have Been Used For:
New equipment for the Family Additions Maternity Center
Over the last three years, the Foundation has raised over $269,000 for
the purchase of new rockers for the Special Care Nursery, Panda newborn
warming systems, bassinets, pulse oximeters, jaundice meters, and a Sim
Baby for the neonatal resuscitation program, among others. We are especially
pleased to have purchased the new rockers with funds provided in part
by the Lil Joe's Society of Support. The rockers are used by our volunteer
"cuddlers" who rock drug addicted infants. The rhythmic rocking
motion helps to soothe these babies struggling through withdrawal from
opioids and other drugs. Along with premature infants and newborns requiring
special care, babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome recuperate
in the Special Care Nursery before discharge from the hospital. Shown
here with Ron Eberhardt, Foundation board member, are Jo Rossi (at left)
and Kim Kramer of the Lil Joe's Society of Support.
Addition of Dynavision for the Concussion Management Program
A leading visual motor and neuro-cognitive rehabilitation and sports training
device, the Dynavision is a diagnostic tool that aids in determining when
it is safe for young athletes to return to play. Within the pediatric
population this technology allows for improvement in cognitive processing
abilities, balance and functional mobility.
Renovation of the Westmoreland Hospital Intensive Care Unit
A major renovation project bringing state-of-the-art care for a safer,
high quality patient experience for those with the most severe illnesses
and injuries. The 18-month project was based on national best practices
for critical care to promote healing, comfort patient families and support
clinicians providing care to patients who are most vulnerable.
New 3D Mammography equipment for Excela Square at Norwin
Clinical research has shown that 3D mammography significantly improves
the visualization of cancers, particularly in women with dense breast
tissue. All screening mammograms at Excela Health are performed with 3D
technology.
Healing Garden and Hospice Room furniture at Frick Hospital
The Healing Garden is an outdoor space offering another source of healing
for our patients as well as a restorative spot for the hospital's caregivers.
Studies have shown that just a few minutes in a natural setting can improve
blood pressure, respiration rate, brain activity and mood. The Hospice
Room provides a comforting environment for those facing end of life and
their loved ones.
Where Your Money Goes
The most recent funding allocations from the Westmoreland/Frick Hospital
Foundation key on seven areas of support:
Patient Enhancements – Including Compassionate Companions Volunteer Program; wheelchairs for patient
transport, and digital scales.
Professional Development – For Nursing and Home Care/Hospice
Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives – For the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs); electrocardiogram
machine for the Emergency Department; IV ultrasound machine, and a Glidescope.
Community Health and Wellness Education – For the Community Health Needs Assessment and the American Red Cross Family
Emergency Preparedness Education.
Learn about the many ways you can support high quality health care in Westmoreland County.
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