First Babies of the Year at Nathan Littauer – Twins! Posted on January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY — Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is thrilled to announce the birth of the first babies of the year born at its Birthing Center. Baby girls Raven and Stormy Ostrander arrived on January 6th, 2025 at 7:41 AM and 7:34 AM respectively, bringing joy to the family of David Ostrander and Tatiana Rulison. Baby girl Raven was four pounds, seven ounces, and 17 inches long. Baby girl Stormy was four pounds, three ounces, and 16 and a half inches.The Nathan Littauer Auxiliary, a group of dedicated volunteers, has been supporting the hospital and its patients for years. Their donations and contributions complement the care and services provided at the hospital. As a special part of this momentous occasion, the Nathan Littauer Auxiliary and Volunteers presented the Ostrander family with a beautifully curated basket filled with baby essentials. The thoughtful gift basket, which includes items such as diapers, blankets, stuffed animals, clothing, and more, is meant to welcome the newest members of the community with warmth and care.“We are excited to celebrate the first birth of the year here at Nathan Littauer,” said Gayle Sandel, Nathan Littauer Auxiliary President. “And it’s even more exciting this year because the first babies are twins. This is a tradition that brings our auxiliary joy, and we’re honored to be part of such a special moment for this family.”“We’re grateful to collaborate with the hospital and Birthing Center staff every year for this occasion,” said Nathan Littauer Auxiliary Vice President Kathy Collar.Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home would like to extend congratulations to the proud parents and their family on the arrival of their new bundles of joy. Nathan Littauer staff and volunteers alike wish them a lifetime of health, happiness, and love.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,
Books for Babies – 2024 Posted on April 24, 2024May 2, 2024 by Dakota PikeBooks for Babies! The Johnstown Teachers’ Association completed its annual Books for Babies donation drive. The goal of the Books for Babies program is to promote early literacy skills and family bonding for children before they enter school. Each year, the JTA collects new books and monetary donations from its generous members. The monetary donations are used to purchase more books and supplies for the drive.Approximately 340 books were donated or purchased with donations this year. The books were donated to the Nathan Littauer Birthing Center on April 23rd. JTA members Stephanie Di Visconti and Barb VanDerwerken delivered the book donations to the hospital. Pictured (from left) is JTA member Stephanie Di Visconti and Nathan Littauer Birthing Center staff.
Nurturing Young Minds: Johnstown Teachers’ Association Donates to Littauer Birthing Center Posted on May 22, 2023 by Dakota PikeFostering Early Literacy SkillsGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home’s Birthing Center received a donation from the Johnstown Teachers’ Association (JTA), Tuesday, May 9. JTA members Stephanie Di Visconti and Alaina Stokna, coordinated the donation with Nathan Littauer Birthing Center Manager Maureen Mosher. “We want our students to be amazing readers, and it starts at the infant stages,” said Di Visconti. “We were completing our annual drive, and we always think to support our community’s hospital.”Recognizing the vital role that early literacy plays in a child’s cognitive and educational growth, the Johnstown Teachers’ Association embarked on a mission to provide valuable resources to Nathan Littauer Hospital’s Birthing Center. Through this donation, they will help to cultivate a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and helps establish a strong foundation for future learning in those born at Littauer.From left: Nathan Littauer Birthing Center Manager Maureen Mosher; JTA member Stephanie Di Visconti; Littauer Birthing Center Nurses Lindsay Barter, Gina Lachmayer, and Robbien Quill; and JTA member Alaina Stokna. The collection of literature generously donated by the JTA encompasses a wide range of age-appropriate books, including picture books, interactive storybooks, and educational materials. These engaging and imaginative works of literature are carefully selected to captivate the minds of young readers and ignite a love for reading from an early age.The JTA typically donates to Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center annually. The JTA raised more than $200 of works of literature for parents to read to their infants, as well as helpful tips to encourage reading to them. The JTA’s donation will work to help promote the development of the necessary skill of reading in children. “We want our children to love books, and we look at this is an investment in the future of our community,” adds Di Visconti.“We thank the JTA for their efforts in empowering parents to promote early literacy experience for their little ones,” says Mosher. “We’re so appreciative of the JTA’s yearly donation of ‘Books for Babies.’ Our mothers are also incredibly thankful to receive them. This is a perfect example of our community giving back and the investment in our future generations.”###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.
