Nathan Littauer’s First Baby Born in 2024 Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center welcomed its first and last Blessings of 2023 and 2024, respectively. Nathan Littauer is thrilled to introduce the last baby born in 2023, and its first adorable arrival of 2024!Last Baby born at Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center in 2023:Baby Boy Kohlson Lee Barr was born on December 31st, 2023 at 11:08 AM, weighing 7 pounds and 3 ounces.First Baby born at Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center in 2024:Baby Girl Ellianna Rae-Ann Syzdek was born January 1st, 2024 at 10:07 PM, weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces.Both families were gifted baskets from Nathan Littauer Birthing Center staff, and from the Nathan Littauer Auxiliary and Volunteers.Congratulations to the Barr and Syzdek families, and Nathan Littauer wishes them a lifetime of joy and unforgettable memories with their little ones.XXX About Nathan LittauerNathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve. More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org.
Nathan Littauer’s Tree of Lights Ceremony Slated for December 1st Posted on November 3, 2023November 8, 2023 by Dakota PikeAll are welcome, and are cordially invited to attend the Nathan Littauer Auxiliary’s Tree of Lights Ceremony on December 1st, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.! Those honored and/or memorialized will be listed on display in the Hospital Lobby. The tree will be lit all through December as a symbol of hope and love. The Tree of Lights Ceremony is held on December 1st, at 5:00 p.m. in the main lobby, and there will be a Facebook Live event available for those to connect virtually. To make a donation, please download our Tree of Lights Brochure. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at (518) 773-5505.
Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center Celebrates with Friends of the Gloversville Public Library Posted on October 24, 2023 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – In celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week 2023 in October, the Friends of the Gloversville Public Library presented the first baby born the week of October 22nd at The Nathan Littauer Birthing Center with a basket of books, clothing, and other gifts.Luca Russo was born at Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center at 2:39 a.m. on October 22, 2023, making him the gift recipient. He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He is the son of Benjamin Russo and Kathryn Romano.“We are very thankful,” said Russo. “It is an incredibly nice gesture of the Friends of the Library, and we can’t wait to read some of the books to him.”Friends of the Gloversville Public Library President Jean LaPorta said the organization does this activity annually for the first baby born at Nathan Littauer during National Friends of Libraries Week. Together, the organization has been donating the gift baskets for more than ten years. “We love doing this,” LaPorta added. “We hope these books will encourage an admiration of reading in the child, and that when they are old enough, they will choose to visit our library to read many more books.”This gift basket donated to the Nathan Littauer Birthing Center from the Friends of the Gloversville Public Library is made annually by member donations. Those who are interested in becoming Friends of the Public Library should visit their website or by calling the library at (518) 725-2819.XXXAbout Nathan LittauerNathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve. More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org.
New Providers Join Gastroenterology Team at Littauer Posted on September 11, 2023January 2, 2024 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is proud to announce the addition of two providers to its Gastroenterology Team. These gastroenterologists will strengthen the hospital’s commitment to providing needed, comprehensive, and specialized medical services to the community.The expansion of Littauer’s Gastroenterology team includes the arrival of Zainul-Abideen Syed, MD, FACG, and Hadi Minhas, MD. With extensive backgrounds in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal disorders. Drs. Syed and Minhas will contribute to the hospital’s already robust Gastroenterology Team of Shri Verma, MD, Laura Caserta, FNP, Jill Hoffman, RPA, and Jeremy Lombardoni, CRNA, and David Cohen, MD. Their compassionate approach to patient care will complement the hospital’s reputation as a center of excellence for gastrointestinal health.“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional providers to our Gastroenterology Team,” says Nathan Littauer Vice President of Business Development and Executive Director of the Nathan Littauer Foundation Geoffrey Peck. “Dr. Syed and Dr. Minhas make fine additions, ones which strengthen our ability to address the unique healthcare needs of our community – ensuring that our patients receive personalized care.”Dr. Syed and Dr. Minhas are embracing the opportunity to become integral members of Nathan Littauer’s medical provider team, aligning their values with the hospital’s patient-centered care philosophy.These additions to the Gastroenterology Team mark another step forward in its ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional medical care, and in growing with its community.More information and how to schedule an appointment with the new Gastroenterology providers or call (518) 752-5275 for the main GI appointment desk.###About Nathan LittauerNathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve. More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org.
New Women’s Health Providers Join Team at Littauer Posted on September 11, 2023January 2, 2024 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is proud to announce the addition of several skilled and experienced providers to its Women’s Health Team. These medical professionals will reinforce the hospital’s dedication to offering essential, thorough, and specialized medical services to women at all stages of their health.The expansion of the Women’s Health Team includes the arrival of Obstetrician/Gynecologist: Henry Stephen, MD, Aubrey Mendoza, PA, Camryn Davis, FNP, and Lisa Morris, WHNP. Littauer’s new Women’s Health experts bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Women’s Health Team at Littauer; consisting of Patricia Nguyen, MD, Peter Dowling, MD, Sean Ryan, MD, Karen West WHNP, Julie Tesi, CNM, Kelly Priddle, CNM, WHNP, and Andrea Becker, CNM. Their dedication to women’s health at every stage of a woman’s life, and their commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in the field will contribute significantly to providing the highest level of care to Nathan Littauer patients.“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional providers to our Women’s Health Team,” says Nathan Littauer Vice President of Business Development and Executive Director of the Nathan Littauer Foundation Geoffrey Peck. “Their arrival further strengthens an already robust team of providers who are well-known and respected within our community. The expertise and passion that these new providers bring will undoubtedly enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to women.”Littauer’s new Women’s Health providers are enthusiastic about joining Nathan Littauer and becoming a part of its esteemed medical staff. They share the hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care.While Nathan Littauer continues to broaden its services and elevate the quality of its patient care services, the introduction of these new members to the Women’s Health Team signifies yet another stride in the organization’s continuous dedication to providing exceptional medical services and evolving alongside its community.For more information and how to schedule an appointment with the new Women’s Health providers, please call (518) 883-8634 for the office of Sean Ryan, MD, Aubrey Mendoza, PA, Lisa Morris, WHNP, and Andrea Becker, CNM.For the office of Patricia Nguyen, MD, Peter Dowling, MD, Henry Stephen, MD, Julie Tesi, CNM, Kelly Priddle, CNM, WHNP, Karen West, WHNP, and Camryn Davis, FNP, please call (518) 773-5729.###About Nathan LittauerNathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve. More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org.
From Twilight to Sunrise: An Interview with Night Shift Emergency Nurse Joshua Guisti Posted on July 31, 2023August 1, 2023 by Dakota Pike“I have worked every shift possible, and as an RN, I’ve always worked nights. I honestly prefer it.” Joshua Guisti, RNAssistant Nurse Manager, ED/ERThis is Joshua “Josh” Guisti, RN! Josh is our Night Shift Assistant Nurse Manager in our Emergency Department. Josh offers some unique perspective on being a night shift ER/ED Nurse! What do you like about working night shift as a Littauer Emergency Nurse?“I was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 12 years, and a Registered Nurse (RN) for 4 years,” Josh said. “So, I have been a nurse for half of my life. My mother was a nurse, too. I have worked every shift possible, and as an RN I’ve always worked nights. I honestly prefer it. There are less people during the night, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. First, the group you work with is smaller, and it feels more ‘tightknit,’ like a family. There’s generally more time to have unique, quality interactions with your patients, too – leading to a more enjoyable work environment as a nurse.”How is the work/life balance?“I get to go home and get good sleep, and still wake up and enjoy a good part of the day. It works for me. Being an Emergency Nurse during night hours can be an immensely rewarding and a fulfilling career choice for those who are night owls.”What are some of the perks of working night shift as an Emergency Nurse at Littauer?“It’s typically more laid back,” Josh said. “There’s less traffic on your way in, if you’re a commuting nurse. During the course of your shift in the night, the ER/ED might see a mix of patients with varying acuity levels. So, it can also be challenging to handle a wider range of cases, as you never know what your next patient is going to be. We’re also the only hospital right near the Adirondacks, so for a lot of people, we’re their first line of getting the healthcare services they need.”What’s it like working with other departments during that time?“Folks that nurses work with regularly – Imaging, ICU/SCU, Lab, Respiratory – they are always within reach, especially for us. At Littauer, our departments are very close to the ER/ED. Usually, the same crew is working the same shift, and so you get to know your people well and share great relationships with them. I honestly think our patients are better off for it. We all feel comfortable discussing concerns, and sharing information. We all have the same goal of caring for our people efficiently and safely.”What advice would you offer if a nurse was considering working night shifts as an Emergency nurse?“While it’s certainly not for everyone, it might even seem intimidating at first, but once you have a routine down, and realize that you have the time to do what you need to do during the better part of the day – it’s not as difficult as one might think. Give it a try.”
