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Dr. Shen to offer free seminar: Innovations in Surgical Spine Care

In his own words, the new Orthopedic Surgeon to address community Dr. Shen arrived in the region 78 days ago and in that short time he has: completed numerous ground-breaking surgeries; had hundreds of patient visits-some traveling as far away as Connecticut and Tennessee; appeared on national radio shows; opened a new office in Johnstown [...]

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Littauer’s Auxiliary holds 35th annual Candystriper/Jr. Volunteer 2011 Awards Ceremony

Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing celebrated its 35th annual Candystriper/Jr. Volunteer 2011 Awards Ceremony on Monday, September 12.  Dana Garguilo, a graduate from Gloversville High School, currently a freshman at Nazareth College, was the recipient of the Alice Paula Muskin Memorial Award.   Dana entered the Candystriper program in July,on Monday, September 12. Dana entered the [...]

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Nathan Littauer brings the “Remember Alex Brown Foundation” to area!

NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL LEADS EFFORTS WITH AREA BUSINESSES TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE WHILE DRIVING Collaboration brings nationally known Don’t and Text and Drive Crusaders to our region Gloversville, NY… Nathan Littauer Hospital, and their partners, Fulton Montgomery Community College Foundation and Frontier Communications today launched a comprehensive campaign dedicated at reducing distracted driving. The three [...]

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Dr. Shen heard on WAMC- spanning seven states

Dr. Shen takes to the airwaves to talk about complete spine care Dr. Shen, who recently completed a ground-breaking surgery for our region at Nathan Littauer Hospital , was a featured guest on WAMC’s Medical Monday with Dr. Alan Chartock. The show first aired Monday, August 15, 2011. Littauer’s Hospital spokesperson Cheryl McGrattan explained, “Medical [...]

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New endoscopic spinal surgery promises shorter recovery time

(First printed in Daily Gazette)     New endoscopic spinal surgery promises shorter recovery time Tuesday, August 16, 2011 By Marcy Velte Gazette Reporter GLOVERSVILLE — A groundbreaking spinal surgery that is minimally invasive and comes with a faster recovery period is now being performed at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Dr. Jian Shen, an orthopedic surgeon [...]

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