Edith Falacco celebrates her 100th birthday Posted on February 17, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – Edith Falacco, a resident of the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the residence surrounded by her family and those closest to her.Born Feb. 13, 1916, Edith grew up in Gloversville. She enjoyed a lifelong career working at Grandoe sewing gloves. She loves to cook and is a communicant at the Church of the Holy Spirit.A centennial party was given in her honor with cake for family, friends and residents. Edith is a proud aunt to several nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.Edith Falacco, a lifelong resident of Gloversville celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home
Littauer announces the Goodwill Employee of the Quarter Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home has announced their Goodwill Employee of the 2015 fourth-quarter. Barbara Hill, a 27 year Littauer employee, currently a medical receptionist in OB/GYN Primary Care Center was the recipient.“We all touch patients in one way or another here at Littauer,” said NLH President and CEO Laurence E. Kelly. “Barb is one of our employees who emulates our core values, and one whose actions we choose to celebrate.”Hill’s co-workers, friends and family joined her in the NHL cafe for the recent announcement. Hill was nominated by her peers, who welcome her constant smile, her true care and compassion, and her love of patients.“I love working here,” said Hill. “I’ll be here forever.” She added, “After 27 years, I have seen so many great co-workers awarded; I never expected to be one of them.”Nominations for the award are made by NLH employees, providers or patients, and then submitted to the Goodwill Committee. Award winners are selected using a blind format.Hill received a plaque and a check along with the special honor.NLH President and CEO Laurence E. Kelly presents medical receptionist Barbara Hill with the NLH 2015 fourth-quarter Goodwill Award
Littauer presents their first baby of 2016 Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – The Birthing Center at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home announces the arrival of the first baby of the New Year 2016. Raymond Emile Meyer III, son of Brianna Perez of Gloversville and Raymond Emile Meyer II, was born at 8:26 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2016, weighing six pounds, seven ounces. He is the couple’s first child.On Jan. 4, members of the Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary presented the couple with a gift of supplies and necessities worth over $350, a special presentation the auxiliary has done for over 30 years.Seated is Littauer’s first baby of 2016, Raymond Emile Meyer III, held by his mother Briana Perez if Gloversville. Standing is NLH&H Auxiliary New Year Baby Chairman Anita Beck, left, Auxiliary President Norma Cozzolino, Joslyn Mitchell, Raymond Meyer II, and NLH Director of Volunteer Services Susan McNeil
Health Information Management donates food items Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeDecember 2015In a greatly welcomed and very generous manner, Littauer’s Health Information Management department collected 102 pounds of food and home items for the Fulton County Office for the Aging. Thank you HIM!
Extend-A-Hand program shares holiday joy Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeDecember 2015Littauer employees became secret Santas to the residents in the nursing home. Each person in Littauer’s extended care facility opened a beautifully wrapped present on Christmas morn. The Littauer team bought wonderfully adorned gifts for all 84 residents. The annual “Extend-A-Hand” program is spearheaded by Director of Recreational Therapy, Rachel Johnson
