Gloversville, NY — Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home has been selected to participate in the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP). This nationwide federally funded program provides technical assistance to rural hospitals, at no cost, to help improve financial stability by enhancing or expanding health care services that match community needs.

“We’re ecstatic to participate in RHSP,” said Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home President and CEO Sean Fadale, FACHE. Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home applied for the program last Fall and began receiving hands-on technical assistance in January of this year. As part of the participation, Littauer will receive a comprehensive financial and operational assessment to help inform action and implementation plans to expand or introduce new service lines. The program may provide funding for operations and equipment required to support service line enhancements.

Eight hospitals were selected from across the country to participate in this year’s cohort. These organizations will have the opportunity to learn together, share experiences, and build their network of similar organizations.

As a participant in the program, Nathan Littauer will receive funding to support the establishment of a Community Engagement Champion position. This role is intended to strengthen relationships within communities, lead strategic outreach, marketing initiatives, and clearly communicate the hospital’s impact across the region.

Anne Boles has been appointed to serve as champion and will lead initiatives focused on enhancing patient-centered engagement, expanding community partnerships, and ensuring that the needs and perspectives of the community remain central to the organization’s work.

Anne Boles, Nathan Littauer’s newly appointed Director of Patient Experience.

“This opportunity allows Nathan Littauer to deepen its connection with the communities it already serves,” said Anne Boles, Director of Patient Experience at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home. “By listening intentionally, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring that patient voices remain at the forefront of our work, we can better align our services with the needs of Fulton, Montgomery, and Hamilton County patients. I am honored to help advance this important effort and to support initiatives at Littauer.”

“We are fortunate enough to have Anne in a role perfectly suited to her experience and personality,” said Nathan Littauer Vice President of Business Develop and Nathan Littauer Foundation Executive Director Geoffrey Peck. “She brings years of community engagement experience along with an inquisitive mind and caring attitude.”

The Rural Hospital Stabilization Program is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, a division of the Health Resources and Services Administration. Services and technical assistance are managed and provided by the National Rural Health Resource Center. Read more about the program at https://www.ruralcenter.org/programs/stabilization.

About Nathan Littauer

Nathan 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 or calling (518) 725-8621