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.
March Vital Signs Posted on March 27, 2017 by Dakota PikeThe March Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home newsletter Vital Signs is now available here!March 2017 Vital Signs
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.
Littauer together with Martin’s Point Health Care bring low-cost options to Veterans Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK (March 15, 2017) – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is proud to announce their partnership with Martin’s Point Health Care, now offering US Family Health Plan, a TRICARE Prime option available to eligible military beneficiaries.“This is great news for our dedicated military families,” said Cheryl McGrattan, Littauer VP of Marketing and Communications. “I’m happy to say Littauer, together with Martin’s Point is now offering a high-quality, affordable option for our deserving Veterans in the Fulton County area.”US Army Captain and Littauer nurse anesthetist Joseph Dutcher, CRNA, with familyThe Martin’s Point US Family Health Plan is a highly rated TRICARE Prime® plan for active-duty family members and military retirees and their families (to age 65).“This makes sense for Littauer because we cover such a wide geography in Fulton County with eight primary & specialty care centers throughout, one in Hamilton County and one soon to open in Montgomery County,” added McGrattan. “This offers complete and convenient coverage to local military and their families close to home.”“We offer excellent benefits at no or low cost and a wide network of civilian doctors in our area,” said Martin’s Point Health Benefits Specialist, Keith Prairie, NC1, USN (Ret.) “Members can rest easy knowing they’ve made a confident decision along with 46,000 others.”TRICARE Prime is a “managed care” health plan with a network of local, civilian health care providers and facilities. Members choose a network primary care provider (PCP) who provides most of their care and coordinates referrals to specialists and hospitals. Benefits include coverage for routine doctor visits, specialty care, hospitalizations, urgent and emergent care, preventive health care services and prescriptions. Covered services that are provided by network PCPs, specialists, and health care facilities are covered at no or low cost. (The US Family Health Plan also has a Point of Service option that allows members to seek care outside the network, but at higher cost.)With the Martin’s Point US Family Health Plan, Veterans get complete coverage with many extras, including:No enrollment fees for active-duty family members; low TRICARE Prime enrollment fees for retirees and their familiesNo deductibles or cost shares for preventive services in networkLarge network of civilian doctors in your communityValue-added services like discounts for eyewear, hearing aids, and fitness centersEasy referrals to specialists—your primary care provider will handle the paperworkAnnual physicals, laboratory tests, prenatal and postnatal maternity care at no additional costExcellent health care and customer servicePlease join us on April 6 for a one-on-one seminar with Keith Prairie, NC1, USN (Ret.) of Martin’s point Health Care at the Johnstown Holiday Inn. Appointments are available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call 1-888-241-4556 to schedule an appointment.
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.
