Littauer announces Matt Romell, Goodwill Employee of the Year Posted on February 23, 2017 by Dakota PikeLittauer 2016 Goodwill Award winners: first runner-up, Nora Albertin, left, 2016 Goodwill Employee of the Year, Matt Romell, and second runner-up, Tammy GerdesGLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK (February 14, 2017) – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home announces Matthew Romell as the 2016 Goodwill Employee of the Year. Romell is a MIS System Administrator on the main hospital campus. He was presented the award by Littauer President and CEO, Laurence E. Kelly before a gathering of his friends, family, Littauer staff and administrators. Romell has been a Littauer employee for four years this month.“Although only here for a short time, Matt has made a long-term and enjoyable impression at Littauer,” said Kelly. “Matt is a professional team player who treats everyone with courtesy and respect along with a smile and great sense of humor. He always finds the solution.”“I appreciate this, but it’s very easy for me because I work with such a great team,” said Romell.Littauer has almost 1000 employees. Romell was nominated by his peers for this top honor. “Matt meets everyday challenges with a positive attitude,” said Goodwill Committee Chairperson Brenda Hammons. “In the time he has been here, he has made a notable difference with so many technical issues,” Hammons added.In a blind format, the Goodwill Committee narrowed the scope of nominations to three top finalists. First runner-up honors went to Nora Albertin, Human Resource Generalist in Littauer’s Human Resources Department. The second runner-up award went to Tammy Gerdes, Littauer’s Senior Mammography Technologist. Both Albertin and Gerdes received a check and a gift certificate to the hospital’s gift shop.Romell received along with his honor flowers, a cake, gift certificate, check, the coveted year-long prime parking spot, and a plaque on Littauer’s Wall of Fame.About Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing HomeNathan Littauer Hospital and Family of Health Services serves Fulton, Montgomery, and Hamilton counties in upstate New York with a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital, nine primary care centers, a nursing home and a community education center. The hospital was founded in 1894 and has 1,000 employees. Littauer’s medical staff provides well over 100,000 patient encounters each year. For more information, please visit www.nlh.org.
Littauer now offers dialysis for hospitalized patients Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is now offering in-house dialysis to patients that are hospitalized. Friday, Sept 2, Littauer was approved by the New York State department of Health to provide inpatient dialysis. Four new dialysis suites have been equipped with the latest technology for dialysis treatment. All pertinent Littauer staff has received training.1. Nephrologists Dr. Ayman Morgan, left, and Dr. Soo Lee, both of American Renal Associates are now seeing patients at Nathan Littauer Hospital inhpatient dialysis suites“This is a huge hurdle to overcome,” said Litterer Vice President Marketing and Community Relations, Cheryl McGrattan. “Local dialysis patients can now seek medical treatment close to home in a familiar setting with people they recognize and trust.” of American Renal Associates together with his partners Dr. Hani Shahata, and Dr. Ayman Morgan are now working with Littauer, offering the very best of nephrology to Fulton County. “This inpatient service will provide great continuity of care to our patients,” said Dr. Lee. “As I have said before, we are very excited to be working Littauer.” Littauer recently partnered with American Renal Associates announcing to open a new state-of-the-art dialysis center in Gloversville. The new facility in Fulton County will offer the latest technology for the care and comfort of patients suffering from kidney disease. The center is slated to open in December.2. Nephrologist Dr. Ayman Morgan exhibits one of Natha Littauer Hospitals’s newest dialysis systems. Littauer began inpatient dialysis in September
Littauer celebrates National Breast Feeding Week with special event Posted on August 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeBaby Kyle Fetterly who flourished his first year on breast milk after consultation sessions at Nathan Littauer HospitalLittauer’s Lactation Consultant Nancy Quinlan, RN, IBCLC, left, greets one of the many mothers and young babies she has consulted with about breast feedingGLOVERSVILLE – On Wednesday, Aug. 3, Littauer celebrated (Aug. 1 through 7) with a reception for breast feeding supporters and new and expectant moms with families. Over 75 were in attendance for the event which offered refreshments and an opportunity for mothers, babies and families to socialize and share stories.The event was hosted by Littauer’s Lactation Consultant Nancy Quinlan, RN, IBCLC. Littauer’s lactation services allows for a comfortable place for breastfeeding and pregnant families to get professional breastfeeding support, check baby’s weight and milk intake, and connect to community resources.Quinlan is a Registered Nurse and an International Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Consultant at Littauer. She has helped countless new mothers nurse their babies with breastfeeding classes or one-on-one consultations. By June, Qunlan had already celebrated 50 consultations for the year at Nathan Littauer Hospital.“Breastfeeding is the one gift that only a mom can give her baby that will have a lifelong effect on them both,” said Quinlan. “Breast milk keeps your baby healthy and breastfeeding keeps the mother healthy.”“For a small hospital we have a dedicated staff that works timelessly to help support moms who want to breastfeed,” said Littauer VP of Communications and Public Relations, Cheryl McGrattan. “There are many families who have been impacted by our comprehensive breastfeeding services.”Kelly Fetterlyis a mom of a healthy baby boy named Kyle who is soon to be a one-year old. She has managed to give her son breast milk for his entire first year. This is not so unusual, except that Fetterly has never nursed. Kyle was born pre-mature and was in a neo-natal intensive care unit for 27 hours before she was able to try nursing him. For reasons unknown, Kyle never latched with his mother for feedings.Determined to give her baby the healthiest start to life that she could, Fetterly was referred to and met with Quinlan at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Together they worked out a plan and Fetterly managed to pump milk for every feeding in Kyle’s first year.“I don’t know what I would have done without Nancy, she has been emotional reassurance every step of the way,” said Fetterly. “Her patience, time, and advice have made the difference. I think of Nancy as a close friend now, and Kyle adores her.”This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme, “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development,” was about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the very start of life, how to respect each other, and to care for the world we share.
HealthLink hosts 20th annual Women’s Wellness Conference, “Images of a Woman” Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dakota PikeJOHNSTOWN – HealthLink Littauer is hosting its 20th annual Women’s Wellness Conference, “Images of a Woman” on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the Johnstown Holiday Inn, 308 N Comrie Ave., Johnstown. Two sessions are being offered; noon to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.Seats are still available for this highly anticipated women’s conference. Back again by popular demand is international motivational speaker, humorist, and author Sandy Queen. Her energetic, positive presentation on enjoying life’s processes will be given with a great sense of humor.Included at the event will be various vendors, massage therapy, a raffle and a buffet style meal. Tickets are $30. You can reserve your seat by visiting HealthLink Littauer at 2 Colonial Court in Johnstown or by calling (518) 736-1120.
Littauer celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with an event Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – Nathan Littauer Hospital, led by World Breastfeeding WeekNancy Quinlan, RN, IBCLC is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1 through 7, with an event on Aug. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at the Littauer Surgical Center., located in the hospital at 99 E. State St., in Gloversville. Supporters, new or expectant moms with families are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served and mothers are welcome to share their stories and socialize.Littauer’s lactation services allows for a comfortable place for breastfeeding and pregnant families to get professional breastfeeding support, check baby’s weight and milk intake, and connect to community resources. Nancy Quinlan is a Registered Nurse and an International Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Consultant at Littauer. She has helped countless new mothers nurse their babies with breastfeeding classes or one-on-one consultations.“Breastfeeding is the one gift that only a mom can give her baby that will have a lifelong effect on them both,” said Quinlan. “Breast milk keeps your baby healthy and breastfeeding keeps the mother healthy.”By June, Qunlan had already celebrated 50 consultations for the year at Nathan Littauer Hospital, and her visits are constantly growing.This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme, “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development,” is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the very start of life, how to respect each other, and to care for the world we share.For further information or an appointment, call Nancy Quinlan at (518) 775-4101.
