Auxiliary Calls Upon All Knitters, Quilters, and Those Who Crochet Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Dakota PikeCalling All Knitters
Gloversville’s Sew Busy Quilting Guild Donates Quilt to New Family Posted on March 28, 2023April 17, 2023 by Dakota PikeNew parents at Nathan Littauer gifted quilt for their new baby for National Quilting DayGLOVERSVILLE, NY – National Quilting Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in March. On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home’s Birthing Center had received a beautiful, handmade quilt for the first baby born at the Birthing Center, in honor of National Quilting day. Baby girl Llewelyn Rae Gallup was born on March 20, 2023 at 4:03 a.m. She weighed 9 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 inches in length. As the first baby born after the observance of National Quilting Day, Llewelyn and her parents, Emma Gallup and Anthony Covey, received the quilt from the Sew Busy Quilting Guild. “It was a pleasant surprise, in addition to bringing our baby girl into the world,” said Gallup. “We had no idea we’d receive something so nice, and it was a lovely gesture of the Sew Busy Quilting Guild.”From left: Emma Gallup (mom, baby girl Llewelyn Rae Covey, Anthony Covery (dad), and Nancy Frank of the Sew Busy Quilting Guild.The quilt, which features a charming design of light pastel colors and animals, was lovingly crafted by members of the Sew Busy Quilting Guild. It is a one-of-a-kind creation that is sure to bring warmth and comfort to the new arrival of the Gallup and Covey family. “We are thrilled to be able to donate this quilt to the National Quilting Day baby at Nathan Littauer Hospital’s Birthing Center,” said Nancy Frank of the Sew Busy Quilting Guild. “As quilters, we know how important it is to provide comfort and warmth to those in need, and we hope that this quilt will bring joy to the new parents and their baby girl, Llewelyn. Making the quilt was fun, but delivering it and seeing Llewelyn was priceless.”Nathan Littauer Hospital’s Birthing Center provides high-quality care to families in the surrounding communities, and the Sew Busy Quilting Guild is honored to support its efforts by donating this special quilt. “We are grateful to the Sew Busy Quilting Guild for their generous donation to our Birthing Center,” said Nathan Littauer Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Dakota Pike. “This beautiful quilt will be a cherished keepsake for the family and a reminder of the warm and caring community we have here in Gloversville.”The Sew Busy Quilting Guild is a community of quilters who come together to share their love of the craft and create beautiful quilts for those in need. They meet regularly to work on projects, learn new techniques, and give back to the community through charitable donations. For more information about the Sew Busy Quilting Guild, visit: https://sites.google.com/site/sewbusyquilt/home###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.
Nathan Littauer Gift Shop Reopens Posted on March 15, 2023April 17, 2023 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer Auxiliary and Staff have Ribbon-cutting Ceremony after Completing RenovationsGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is excited to announce the reopening of its gift shop to the public on March 14, 2023, after remaining closed for some time, due to planned renovations. The Nathan Littauer Auxiliary gift shop will once again offer a variety of unique gifts, snacks, and personal items to patients, their families, hospital staff, and members of its community – with even more variety and products to choose from than before. “The gift shop’s grand opening was widely anticipated by our Auxiliary, our employees, and our patients,” said Nathan Littauer President and CEO, Sean Fadale. “They say, ‘Good things come to those who wait.’ This could not be more true for our Auxiliary. Even though the recent snow storm impacted the opening, the gift shop still had robust sales.”The reopening of the Nathan Littauer Auxiliary gift shop is a significant milestone for Nathan Littauer. The gift shop has been a beloved fixture of the hospital for many years, providing patients and their families with a convenient and accessible way to purchase items they may need during their hospital stay. The gift shop has also served as a source of comfort and support for many patients and their families, offering a selection of thoughtful and inspiring gifts. “We’ve waited a while for its completion,” said Nathan Littauer Auxiliary President Evelyn McSpirit and Auxiliary Gift Shop Chairman Frances Mosconi. “It was so worth the wait. It’s spacious, beautiful, and we’re glad it’s open to patients, their family members, Nathan Littauer employees, and our community.”“We appreciate our volunteers’ hard work and patience in the reimagining of our retail shop,” says Nathan Littauer Vice President of Business Development and Executive Director of the Nathan Littauer Foundation, Geoffrey Peck. “Curating a small space can be challenging, but our team has truly done an outstanding job.” Now having undergone extensive renovations and upgrades to safety and aesthetics, the shop features a more spacious layout, new lighting fixtures, new displays, and a wider selection of items to choose from.Nathan Littauer’s Engineering Services Team completed most of the renovations alone, an impressive feat for the hospital’s small engineering team. While the engineering team was renovating the gift shop, they were also maintaining regular hospital and nursing home operations. “Our team worked tremendously hard on this project, and it turned out really well,” said Nathan Littauer Director of Engineering Services, Paul Mahaney. “It was a wonderful example of what great teamwork could accomplish. We thank everyone that played a part in its revitalization, and we hope everyone enjoys all that it has to offer.”In addition to offering a variety of products for patients, family members, and staff, the gift shop will also serve as a fundraising tool for the hospital. As a separate non-profit organization from the hospital, The Nathan Littauer Auxiliary and its members volunteer in the Nathan Littauer Gift Shop. The funds from purchases made in the gift shop then assist with the Auxiliary’s commitment to help Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home with purchasing necessary medical equipment for patients. “This is a huge investment for our hospital, Auxiliary, and for our community,” says Nathan Littauer Development Coordinator, Kelly Colby. “Our gift shop is more than just a cosmetic upgrade. At times, it is a beacon of hope and comfort. During a hospital stay, a small gift can make all the difference in a person’s care, and the gift shop plays an important role in those moments of compassion.”What’s more, The Nathan Littauer Auxiliary and Volunteers are excited to announce that they are currently accepting applications for new volunteers, including positions to volunteer in the newly renovated gift shop. “Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting patients and their families during their hospital stay, and we welcome anyone who wishes to join to fill out an application!” adds Colby. Individuals who are interested in volunteering at Nathan Littauer Hospital or Nursing Home are encouraged to apply online at https://www.nlh.org/about-nlh/auxiliaryvolunteers or contact the Volunteer Office at (518) 773-5505 for more information.“On behalf of our great organization, we are glad our gift shop is back open,” adds Fadale. “We invite the members of our community to stop by for a visit – you’ll be impressed with what you find!”###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.
Davin Healthcare Donates Teddy Bears for Valentine’s Day Posted on February 14, 2023April 17, 2023 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer’s Pediatric Patients Will Receive a Teddy on Valentine’s DayGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Pediatric patients who present to Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home’s Emergency Department (Emergency Room) will be given Valentine’s Day teddy bears, thanks to Davin Healthcare. A nurse-founded and employee-owned company assisting in strategies of healthcare workforce shortages; Davin Healthcare donated ten teddy bears to Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home. “We are a staffing partner with Nathan Littauer, and this Valentine’s day, we wanted the pediatric patients to feel some love,” said Davin Healthcare Events and Engagement Coordinator Emily Cooper. “We wanted to do something nice for our younger patients who present in Emergency Rooms.”Nathan Littauer staff holding the donated teddy bears, pictured with Davin Healthcare’s Emily Cooper (right.)Cooper arrived at Nathan Littauer Hospital’s Emergency Room (ER), and greeted Nathan Littauer staff with a donation of ten teddy bears, intended for Littauer nurses to gift them to pediatric patients. Nathan Littauer Emergency Department Manager Kerry Button, RN, BSN, said, “This is a wonderful gesture of Davin Healthcare and a great idea for our pediatric patients, which will surely put a smile on their faces.”Nursing Supervisor of Third Floor MED/SURG, Donna Sanders, RN, said “We’re thankful to Davin Healthcare for the thoughtful donation. Unfortunately, we have pediatric patients who come in to our ER, and the teddy bears will certainly help them feel a little bit better about their visit with us.”Nathan Littauer Hospital was one of many hospitals to receive teddy bears. “We donated 500 teddy bears across the U.S., and really just wanted to help our younger patients smile on Valentine’s Day.” Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home thanks Davin Healthcare for the kind donation and for thinking of its pediatric patients on Valentine’s Day!### 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.
Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker Regarding Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by Dakota Pike“Today the CDC and FDA issued a statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine out of an abundance of caution. New York State will follow the CDC and FDA recommendation and pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine statewide immediately today while these health and safety agencies evaluate next steps. All appointments for Johnson & Johnson vaccines today at New York State mass vaccination sites will be honored with the Pfizer vaccine.“As the CDC and FDA have said, any adverse events related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘appear to be extremely rare’ and, ‘People who have received the J&J vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.’“I am in constant contact with the federal government and we will update New Yorkers as more information becomes available.”Visit New York State’s website for more information: http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/statement-new-york-state-health-commissioner-dr-howard-zucker-regarding-johnson-johnson
