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The green swoop in the Excela Health logo symbolizes the continuously rolling hills of western Pennsylvania. Nature abounds with lakes, mountains, hiking trails, river and campgrounds. The Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to call home. You can hunt, fish, swim, ski, kayak, go white water rafting, biking, hiking. canoeing and snowmobiling.

The Laurel Highlands is often ranked in the top ten most livable areas by national publications that value safe, clean, affordable places to raise a family. Combine the charm of the region with the attraction of Pittsburgh, which is just an hour away by car, and you will find a .region that has something for everyone. Forbes magazine named Pittsburgh the 10th cleanest city in 2007, and in 2008 Forbes listed Pittsburgh as the 13^th best city for young professionals to live.

Pittsburgh is a destination city for arts, cultural events and business. Cultural highlights include the Pittsburgh Symphony, opera and theatrical productions at Heinz Hall and the Benedum Center and other venues.  Phipps Conservatory and Carnegie Museum pride pleasant leisure time viewing as do the International Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning and The Three Rivers Arts Festival. Get into the city's strong steel spirit by attending a Steelers football game at Heinz Field or become a fan of the Riverhounds, the city's up and coming soccer team. If ice hockey is your sport, the Penguins are consistently competitive for the Stanley Cup while the Pirates play baseball in PNC Park, arguably one of the most beautiful ballparks in major league baseball.

Westmoreland County is committed to education. There are 14 school districts as well as private schools, including the prestigious Valley School of Ligonier and Kiski School.  Just.over 85% of the population is high school graduates and 20% of the population has a bachelors' degree or higher. There are five colleges in Westmoreland County: Penn State New Kensington, Saint Vincent College, Seton Hall University, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Westmoreland County Community College. Within a 90 minute drive are 14 additional colleges or universities.