St. Clair Health

We are proud to announce 8 years of collaboration with St. Clair Health, our Mayo Clinic Care Network member in Pennsylvania. This collaboration is a testament to their dedication to bringing the highest quality of care and resources to their patients. Thank you! #healthcare #healthcareproviders #care #patientcare #mayoclinicplatform

St. Clair Health has received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for the Fall 2024 period from The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that is a leader in hospital transparency. This marks the 23rd time St. Clair Health has earned the top grade since The Leapfrog Group introduced its biannual Hospital Safety Grade program—the highest number of ‘A’ grades among all hospitals in the Pittsburgh region. Learn more about St. Clair Health's commitment to patient safety by reading here: https://bit.ly/3Azoyvg

We're thrilled to share that Robert Mendicino, DPM, an foot & ankle surgeon with St. Clair Medical Group was recognized with the Benjamin Rush Individual Award by the Allegheny County Medical Society. This award celebrates dedication, innovation, and compassionate care provided by physicians in Allegheny County. It highlights the exceptional efforts of individuals and organizations in improving public health and addressing healthcare challenges within the community. Help us congratulate Dr. Mendicino!

Medical assistants are essential components of the medical team, as they help provide clinical and administrative support for physicians and other medical professionals. Throughout Medical Assistants Week, help us recognize our medical assistants for their hard work and dedication!

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Neighborhood Ford Store recognizes warriors taking a stand against breast cancer. These warriors are awarded with quilts that are hand-made by the organization's dedicated volunteer quilters. Last week, St. Clair Health was awarded a warrior quilt for our work in breast cancer treatment. Thank you to the Neighborhood Ford Store’s Board of Directors for this honor!

A huge congratulations to Dr. Brett Perricelli, an orthopedic surgeon at St. Clair Health, on successfully implanting his first PersonaIQ Smart Total Knee Replacement! This implant features a Bluetooth-enabled sensor that measures key gait metrics like range of motion, step count, and walking speed. It helps monitor the recovery journey of the patient. Dr. Perricelli is the first surgeon to complete this procedure in the Pittsburgh area. Join us in congratulating Dr. Perricelli on this incredible achievement!

St. Clair Health held its annual Service Awards event last week to recognize employees for their years of service. This year, we had the honor of celebrating employees who have been with St. Clair Health for up to 45 years! Congratulations to everyone who was recognized!

Celebrating National PA Week at St. Clair Health! A Physician Assistant is qualified to treat patients in many of the same ways a doctor can. They conduct physician exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, interpret tests, and more. Help us thank the PAs at St. Clair Health for their dedication to providing expert care to our patients!

Congratulations to G. Alan Yeasted, MD, Chief Medical Officer Emeritus, who was recently elected to Mastership with the American College of Physicians (MACP). One of the field’s most prestigious awards, Master status signals integrity, the utmost professional behavior, excellence in the practice of internal medicine and significant impact on the profession. Throughout his tenure as a physician, Dr. Yeasted has balanced his commitment to patient care with a passion for service and advocacy. He currently serves as a member the St. Clair Hospital Board of Directors and Chair of the St. Clair Health Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Yeasted is also an active member of our Community Benefit Committee, where he has played a crucial role in St. Clair Health’s community outreach efforts. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Yeasted!

Every year, the first full week of October celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week! It is dedicated to honoring the professionals who help healthcare employees and patients stay well-nourished. Join us in recognizing our Nutritional Services team for all of their hard work!