2013 was an oustanding year at Nathan Littauer Posted on February 7, 2014 by Dakota PikeAs Nathan Littauer welcomes 2014, we take a look at all we accomplished in 2013 Nathan littauer Heals In 2013
Dr. James Anania to speak on WAMC’s Medical Monday Program Posted on January 17, 2014January 17, 2014 by Dakota PikeMeet Dr. James Anania, an anesthesiologist at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home in Gloversville, New York, certified with the American Board of Anesthesiology, who joined NLH in 2008.Dr. Anania will be on WAMC’s Jan. 20 Medical Monday program with Dr. Alan Chartock discussing the latest medical updates and procedures available with today’s anesthesiology. He will be available to field questions and discuss all aspects of the topic.Dr. James Anania anesthesiologist at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home in Gloversville who will presenting on WAMC’s Medical Monday with Dr. Alan Chartock from 2 to 3 p.m.Expect Dr. Anania to explain the latest advancements controlling pain post-op and intra-surgery, how to recognize a patients signs of discomfort, intra-op recall, regional blocks and the use of ultrasound to visualize the nerve and precautions in preventing post-op nausea. Learn how under Dr. Anania’s guidance, Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home maintains a 100 percent success rate.Dr. Anania will candidly discuss important information that patients should make known to their anesthesiologist prior to surgery such as their cardiac history, current physical health, and and current drugs the patients are on medically and recreationally.What makes Dr. Anania a most interesting doctor is what he does in his spare time. When not at the Surgery Center at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Dr. Anania volunteers his time to travel to underserved areas throughout the world. He serves as a volunteer for the NGOs (Non- Governmental Organization) Smile Train and ReSurge International. He has worked in third world countries on three occasions to date, assisting people – especially children who need surgery. Dr. Anania is part of ReSurge International (formerly Interplast). The organization works with Smile Train and other NGO’s “to restore the health and dreams to children and adults with deformities and injuries (such as disabling burns and clefts) so they can go to school, return to work to care for their families and be productive members of society. They also build surgical capacity in underserved areas to increase year-round access to surgical care. ReSurge mission is to reduce global suffering and poverty by giving more and more patients a second chance for a normal, productive life.Dr. Anania states that despite the exhausting schedule and challenging setting, he feels truly rewarded when he meets the patients and their grateful families. He explains, “The family members are very appreciative. This is truly life-changing. These kids tend to be ostracized and these surgeries are a new lease on life for them.”An avid photographer, Dr. Anania had taken photos of his journey which are posted on the hospital’s Facebook site. He summarizes, “I like to do this. This is where medicine can change a person’s life. And these are extremely poor people.” He added, “I am satisfied to know that I played a direct role in changing somebody’s life.”Listen to Dr. Anania’s interview with Dr. Alan Chartock as WAMC broadcasts live in seven states at local stations: WAMC, 90.3 FM, Albany NY; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany, NY or WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie NY.
Littauer’s Barb DeLuca, RRT-NPS appointed to state board Posted on November 29, 2012November 29, 2012 by Dakota PikeLittauer’s Barb Deluca, RRT-NPS appointed to state boardGloversville NY — Nathan Littauer announced today that their Cardio-Pulmonary Supervisor Barbara DeLuca, RRT-NPS. has been appointed to serve on State Board for Respiratory Therapy which is the advisory board to the Board of Regents. The board’s focus is on public protection in the healthcare arena. Barbara was appointed by the Board of Regents for a term to begin November 1, 2012. “We are very proud of Barbara’s accomplishments as a professional, a manager, a clinician and most importantly as a caregiver.” stated Cheryl McGrattan Hospital Spokesperson who added, “She will be a huge asset toNew York State’s Education Department.” Ms. DeLuca will remain in her role at the hospital as well.According to Sarah Benson from the New York State Department of Education, Barbara “brings extensive hands-on and supervisory experience to the board, serving since 2004 as the Cardiopulmonary Supervisor at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville,NY.” She added Barbara has, “wide-ranging experience as a Respiratory Therapist” concluding, “I know that Barbara will be a wonderful addition to the board, and look forward to her involvement and contributions.The State Board for Respiratory Therapy’s purpose is to assist the Board of Regents and the Educational Department on matters of professional licensing and conduct in accordance with state licensing. Currently, the board is composed of six licensed respiratory therapists from throughout New York State, one physician, and one member of the public.Barbara stated, “I am pleased to be appointed to this board as I share a common purpose with its mission. Respiratory therapy is important work, and I look forward to assisting the board in any way possible.”
