The Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary is honored Posted on July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 by Dakota PikeOn May 10, Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home hosted its annual luncheon in honor of Healthcare Auxilian Day. The event, held at Wine and Rose’s Restaurant in Broadalbin, is designated to recognize Littauer’s dedicated auxilians for the support they provide throughout the year.The Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary has 77 active members devoted more than 8,200 hours in 2016. Littauer President and CEO, Laurence Kelly, and Littauer Director of Volunteer Services, Susan McNeil, addressed the group praising them for their many accomplishments.“You dedication is recognized throughout the organization,” said McNeil. “Thank you for the countless contributions you make to Littauer each day.”Littauer auxilians initiate and volunteer for a wide variety of patient and family care services—from outpatient clinics to intensive care units. They support Littauer health fairs, health screenings, blood banks, as well as assist all hospital departments and programs in the community.More specifically, in the past year, the Littauer auxiliary volunteered for many special projects including: Staff Appreciation Day, the nursing home¹s resident holiday party, knit 200 newborn caps and over 40 blankets, sweaters, mitten sets for birthing center. The volunteers also delivered over 140 American Flags to Littauer Veteran inpatients. They continue their work on Littauer’s Reflection Garden, and donate hundreds of hours helping various departments.Gov. Coumo proclaimed May 3 as Health Care Auxilian Day in New York State to recognize the dedicated auxilians who annually donate more than 5 million hours of service to their health care facilities and to their communities. Littauer joins in recognizing these incredible and integral “wellness ambassadors.”The Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary
Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxilary recognizes volunteers for decades of service Posted on July 19, 2017 by Dakota PikeLong-term dedicated Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxilians ; Ann Adore, left, Cyndy Myers and Jeanne Wilkinson with Littauer Director of Volunteer Services Susan McNeilThe Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary is proud to recognize; Ann Adore (25 years), Cyndy Myers (28 years) and Jeanne Wilkinson (26 years) for their service and dedication to Littauer.The three volunteer “wellness ambassadors” were recognized for their decades of service and presented a gift from Littauer Director of Volunteer Services, Susan McNeil.“On behalf of the many patients, residents, staff and visitors you have helped, I thank you,” said McNeil. Thank you for the care and many years of time and service you have so generously given.”
Stewart’s Holiday Match supports Littauer’s littlest patients Posted on July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 by Dakota PikeThe Nathan Littauer Foundation is proud to announce that with the support of the Stewarts Holiday Match Program, a donated check of $5800 will be used for care of infants in Littauer’s Birthing Center. This generous donation allows Littauer to give newborns the best possible start to life.The Birthing Center will use the funds to purchase a new infant scale for the unit.In photo are Ron Warner, Stewarts Manager Shop 247, left, Jamie Ward, Stewart’s District Manager, Geoffrey Peck, Nathan Littauer Foundation Executive Director, Laurence Kelly, Nathan Littauer Hospital President & CEO, and Danielle Carter, Stewart’s Assistant Manager, Shop 180.
Yellow Dot Program provides first responders with critical information Posted on April 26, 2017 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK (April 25, 2017) –Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home and the Fulton County Sheriffs’ Office have announced a partnership to bring the New York State Sheriffs’ Association’s Yellow Dot Program to Fulton County.Yellow Dot is a free program designed to help first responders provide life-saving medical attention during the first “golden hour” after a crash or other emergency.The Yellow Dot kit contains a medical information card and a Yellow Dot decal. Participants complete the card, attach a recent photo, place it in the glove compartment of their vehicle and place the Yellow Dot decal on the rear driver’s side window, and at their home’s main entry door. First responders arriving at the scene of an emergency will be alerted by the Yellow Dot decal to look for the medical information card in the glove compartment, or in the home’s freezer.“If an individual is involved in an accident or medical emergency, first responders will see the yellow dot and locate the medical packet in either the glove box or freezer in the home,’ said Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino. “While the freezer seems unusual, the program uses one set location to insure all individual’s information can be found quickly, rather than people leaving the medical packet anywhere they want.”Yellow Dot kits will be distributed through Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing upon discharge.“The Nathan Littauer Foundation, the charitable arm of Nathan Littauer Hospital, supports this project to increase patient’s safety in their homes and vehicles,” added Geoffrey Peck, Vice President, Executive Director/Nathan Littauer Foundation.Funded by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, the Yellow Dot Program is a free service available to individuals of all ages. In Fulton County, Yellow Dot kits will be available through the Fulton County Sheriffs’ Office. For information about the Yellow Dot Program, or to schedule a community presentation, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 518-736-2100. Additional information is available at http://nysheriffs.org/yellowdot.
Littauer job fair; We’re looking for a few good eggs Posted on April 13, 2017 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK (April 12, 2017) – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, 99 E. State St., Gloversville is hosting a job fair Monday, April 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the hospital’s auditorium.“We’re looking for a few good eggs” is the theme and Littauer offers competitive salaries along with “egg”cellent benefits. There will be refreshments and giveaways for applicants. Applicants are encouraged to stop in and bring a resume. Onsite interviews will be available, and tours will be given upon request. In order to save time, you may apply online at www.nlh.org.Current open positions include: RNs, LPNs, CNAs, ward clerks, certified surgical techs, and medical receptionists. Additional positions are available in the lab, pharmacy, repertory, environmental aides, nutritional aides, nursing supervisors and site managers.For further information on employment at Littauer, contact human resources at (518) 725-8621 or refer to www.nlh.org.
Sew Busy Quilt Guild recognizes Littauer baby Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dakota PikeGloversville Sew Busy Quilt Guild quilters Joanne Gasner, left, and Nancy Frank hold up a quilt they presented to Littauer newborn Asher Killian Betters, together with his mother Jackie Betters. The hand-crafted quilt was specially made for National Quilting DayGLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK (March 20, 2017) – In honor of National Quilting Day, the Gloversville Sew Busy Quilt Guild recognized Littauer’s Birthing Center newborn Asher Killian Betters with a hand-crafted quilt. Asher, the son of Jackie Betters and Brady Guy of Gloversville was born on March 18, at 10:11 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. He joins a sister Trinity, 7 years-old.“This is beautiful,” said Jackie Betters, as she expressed her thanks. “The quilt matches perfectly with the baby’s nursery theme.”Representing the Sew Busy Quilt Guild were quilters Nancy Frank and Joanne Gasner. For the past 9 years, the organization has been donating quilts to the Littauer baby born closest to National Quilting Day. National Quilting Day takes place annually on the third Saturday in March. Baby Asher happened to be born exactly on this year’s date.“This is a labor of love for us,” said Nancy Frank. “We enjoy this special project every year.”The Sew Busy Quilt Guild meets on the third Monday of the month at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Gloversville, and holds a sit and sew session every second Monday.
