NLH Joins HANYS for Excellence Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home has signed The Healthcare Association of New York State’s Commitment to Excellence™ Pledge. The pledge expresses Littauer’s continuing effort to advance patient quality of care inside the community.“Nathan Littauer already provides the highest quality of care to members of the community,” says Cheryl McGrattan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “This pledge further demonstrates that we care.”The program is designed to support hospital-specific efforts and an approach that includes education, resources, technical assistance, and overall improvement of healthcare to patients and their health.“We appreciate your willingness to publicly join The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), in this effort to change the dialogue about healthcare quality in New York state,” says Marie B. Grause, RN, JD, and President of HANYS. “HANYS is your committed partner in quality improvement and we look forward to our continued work together.”XXXAbout 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.
Littauer Security Uses National Rescue Task Force Program Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Recently, Nathan Littauer Hospital has provided Rescue Task Force (RTF) training for its security staff. Our Rescue Task Force program is focused on working with local law enforcement and first responders to reduce casualties during high-risk emergency situations. This new collaborative approach to emergencies enables our security staff to coordinate with local fire and police departments.LaBuff reviews with Littauer security staff about RTF procedures.Patrick LaBuff, Emergency Management Supervisor of Nathan Littauer, held an in-house RTF training Program, September 8, at Littauer. The training aims to reduce casualties when in an emergency, by providing immediate aid to those in need. As a result, Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is attempting to assure its patients, staff, and visitors that they will remain safe if a disaster happens.“Thankfully, these situations on a national scale are extremely rare. But, it is important to be prepared,” says LaBuff. “Most importantly, we are keeping everyone as safe as possible by preparing for the worst. Strategic planning for something like this will, without a doubt, mitigate future conflicts and keep our people safe.”The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services asserts that RTF training is imperative to operating on the safest level in the event of an emergency. With the Rescue Task Force program, individuals are properly trained to get to a patient or victim quicker to save lives.“We have outstanding support from the community,” LaBuff states. “The Gloversville Police Department, the Gloversville Fire Department, Fulton County Emergency Management, and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office are extremely supportive of the Rescue Task Force program training on hospital grounds. To our knowledge, we’re one of the very first hospitals in the country to incorporate RTF training for security staff. Every staff member we train provides an additional resource to further assist local law enforcement and EMS during an emergency.”“In today’s world, preparation and training lead to a much better outcome when it comes to high-risk situations,” says Sheriff Richard C. Giardino. “Nathan Littauer Hospital’s Emergency Management Team has been leading the hospital and its partners in preparation by training and networking with its local law enforcement partners.”“The Rescue Task Force program helps support the public safety initiative,” says Marc Porter, Chief of Police of the Gloversville Police Department. “Providing Littauer’s security staff with training that is consistent with local law enforcement training will allow us the opportunity to work together and achieve a common goal: safety.”Nathan Littauer security staff will offer Rescue Task Force program training four times a year. For more information about the Rescue Task Force program, please visit: https://www.rsqtaskforce.com/rtf-naemt-programs.XXX 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.
NLH Going Pink Posted on October 7, 2019October 17, 2019 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – This October, Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is focused on increasing awareness for breast cancer prevention. According to Breastcancer.org, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. Roughly one in eight women born in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lives. Studies have also shown that women with dense breasts are more likely to have or develop cancer. However, most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Littauer is creating a marketing campaign to move beyond mammogram education and to include conversation about breast density.“With the recent installation of Invenia ABUS 2.0™ at Littauer, it is much easier to detect breast cancer in addition with a regular mammogram,” says Dwayne Eberle, Director of Diagnostic Imaging. “The ABUS 2.0™ has improved breast cancer detection by an estimated 36 percent. I am thrilled that we can now offer ABUS, a leading edge technology, to women with dense breasts. This simple 15 minute procedure will save lives in our community.”“ABUS Ultrasound for dense breasts is our newest example of supporting our patients,” says Priscilla. “With the capability to further test women with dense breasts for abnormalities which can hide in regular Mammography, this can and will save lives. Everyone who has their mammogram with Littauer will receive a special gift from our Diagnostic Imaging department, too. We want to show women that we are here for them and let them know that having their mammograms is vitally important.”“Some organizations and hospitals display pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” says Cheryl McGrattan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Littauer. “We build whole new centers and bring in the best technology to prevent breast cancer. For us at Littauer, we think pink all year long.”Talk to your doctor about breast density, especially if you have a history of breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can provide more information about mammograms. For more information about the new Invenia ABUS 2.0, please call Priscilla Person, Littauer’s Diagnostic Imaging Office Coordinator, at: (518) 773-5215 or visit: https://www.gehealthcare.com/products/ultrasound/abus-breast-imaging/invenia-abusXXX 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.
Teddy Bear Hospital Sunday August 4th Posted on July 31, 2019 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer invites you and your children to be part of our 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Hospital! Bring your teddy bear, doll or favorite action hero to Nathan Littauer to be “treated” by our expert staff. Created for children, the event will have interactive stations designed to make health care fun. The event will also feature EMS, Fire and Lifenet (helicopter services). This event is FREE and open to the public. Don’t miss out on this fun!Sunday, August 4, 20191pm-3pmNathan Littauer Hospital
Respected ENT Team Joins Littauer Posted on June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 by Dakota PikeBradley H. Paddock, M.D. and Nurse Practitioner Amy Hall have joined Nathan Littauer and are now practicing on 182 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY.One of Gloversville’s most respected specialists is joining the Nathan Littauer Hospital medical staff and bringing with him an expert Nurse Practitioner and an audiologist. Otolaryngologist Bradley H. Paddock, M.D. has specialized in ear, nose and throat care, as well as head and neck surgery, in his Gloversville private practice since 1983. Effective immediately, Dr. Paddock, as well as Amy Hall, FNP-BC, MS and hearing specialist Mark Caffrey, Au.D, are joining the Littauer team.“Increasing access to high quality specialty services is one of the many ways in which Littauer shows our commitment to the health of this region,” said Frederick Goldberg, M.D., Littauer’s Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer. “We look forward to an ever stronger partnership with Dr. Paddock and his team.”Dr. Paddock’s practice has relocated to 182 Steele Avenue in Gloversville. The office phone number is 518-725-8656, audiology can be reached at 518-725-2620. No staffing changes are planned in relationship to the transition. Patients can expect the same level of excellent care in the new location.“We’re extremely proud to be welcoming Dr. Paddock, Amy, and Mark to our organization,” said Laurence Kelly, Nathan Littauer President & CEO. “This group has an excellent reputation in our region and now they’ll have the backing of a strong health care system and all that comes with it in terms of technology, access, and support.”Bradley H. Paddock, M.D. received his medical education at Albany Medical College. He completed his surgical residency at Berkshire Medical Center and his residency in otolaryngology at Albany Medical College. He is board certified in otolaryngology and sleep medicine.Amy Hall, FNP, M.S. earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Maria College in Albany, NY. She completed her Master of Science (Family Nurse Practitioner) at Sage Colleges in Troy, NY.Mark Caffrey, Au.D earned his bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from SUNY Geneseo, his Master of Science (Audiology) from Montclair State University in New Jersey and his Au.D from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.For more information about ENT and other services, including primary care, visit Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, visit www.nlh.org. Bradley Paddock, MD and Nurse Practitioner Amy Hall are now practicing on 182 Steele Avenue###
