Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Supports the Excela Health Surgical Institute at Latrobe Hospital

The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society recently made a $30,000 donation to the Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation to benefit the Excela Health Surgical Institute at Latrobe Hospital. Since September 9, 2021, the Surgical Institute has accomplished more than 100 surgeries, expanded intensivist coverage and added a second robot. Presently, construction is underway for the addition of Excela Health Medical Group physician offices with a summer 2022 completion date. 

On hand for the check presentation were Excela Health Chief Philanthropy Officer, Al Novak; Clinical Coordinator of 2 West, Monica Krinock, RN, BSN; Medical Director for the Center for Lung and Thoracic Disease, Michael Szwerc, MD; Excela Health Chief Executive Officer, John Sphon and Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Officers: President, Jan Mills; Vice President, Sally Anne Novak; Treasurer, Debbie Newingham and Secretary, Roberta McCahan.