Sean Kertes And Doug Chew
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 2:00 p.m.
| Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 2:00 p.m.
Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
Excela Health Frick Hospital staff look on as covid-19 patient Jim Toth, 89, of Everson, embraces his daughter, Cathy Majka, of North Huntingdon, after being discharged from the Mt. Pleasant facility April 22.
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We write in response to the Dec. 4 letter “$5 million grant to Excela wrong.” Transparency in government is important, so we’d like to set the record straight.
The basis for a grant to Excela was set as far back as July 6, when Excela’s leadership team met with the three Westmoreland County commissioners, presented their application in person, and submitted responses to questions on their long-term goals and intentions. They also provided a paper application like every other nonprofit, and that application was put aside until we decided the total value of their grant. A follow-up conference call occurred in September for additional questions and answers. This was more involvement than any other recipient, and it was a surprise to no one.