Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary plans Tree of Lights December 1, 2012 Posted on November 19, 2012 by Dakota PikeThe Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary is celebrating its 22nd anniversary of the Tree of Lights.Invitations to participate in this annual fund-raiser have been sent, said event Co-Chairmen Anita Moore and Donna Ellithorpe.However, anyone interested in purchasing a light on the tree in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one may pick up an order form in the hospital lobby or gift shop.The names of the donors and honorees will be listed on plaques in the hospital lobby and will remain there until the lights are extinguishedDecember 31.A tax-deductible contribution of $5 payable to Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary will light one light.For more information, call the volunteer office at 773-5408.The official lighting ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. December 1 at the main entrance of the hospital. Tom and Mickey Hobson will be the pianist and soloist during the ceremony.Refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided.
Nathan Littauer Achieves Renewal of Certified Diabetes Educator® Status Posted on November 7, 2012November 7, 2012 by Dakota PikeHospital remains resource for those living with diabetes The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) announced that Nathan Littauer Hospital has renewed the certified Diabetes educator® (CDE®) status by successfully completing thee continuing Education renewal option process. Candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements to be eligible for certification. Achieving the CDE credential demonstrates to people with diabetes and employers that the health care professional posses distinct and specialized knowledge, thereby promoting quality of care fro people with diabetes. Currently, there are over 17,400 diabetes educators who hold the NCBDE certification.Kathie Rohrs, RN, MSN, CDE heads up Littauer’s Diabetes Education Programs“This certification is a great personal and professional achievement.” stated Kathie Rohrs, MSN, CDE. Mrs. Rohrs heads up Diabetic Programming for Nathan Littauer. She continues, “Maintaining my CDE status validates my endeavors in remaining current with professional standards of care in diabetes management education”Nathan Littauer Hospital Diabetes Education is an American Diabetes Association recognized program since 2002. Mr. Rohrs said, “We have a comprehensive program for people who are living with diabetes or for those who are newly diagnosed. Our approach is highly customized and personable. We are unique because we offer a multidisciplinary team of educators focused on the patient’s learning experience.” Mrs. Rohrs has been a nurse at Nathan Littauer Hospital for over 25 years and holds a Masters of Science in Nursing with an Education Specialization. She concludes, “Teaching people how to manage their disease is at the heart of this program. I am very proud of our team and our patients.”
Nathan Littauer employees work to “Warm the Children” Posted on November 6, 2012November 6, 2012 by Dakota PikeLittauer collected over 100 coats for local children.Nathan Littauer Hospital employees donated 106 coats, 30 hats, 29 pairs of gloves and 5 scarves to local children in need last week. Now in its third year, the gently-used coats and other items are collected from hospital employees and cleaned by Robinson & Smith (who donate their services) before they go to the Fulmont Action Agency for distribution.
Littauer’s “Walking Track Challenge” winners announced Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dakota PikeMarion Enright walked 239.5 miles winning first place!In an employee gathering last week, Nathan Littauer’s Courtesy Council announced the winners of the Walking Track Challenge. The new initiative encouraged Littauer employees to walk and log their mileage from May 7th through August 31, 2012. Employees walked on the hospital’s walking track. Staff members who are located off- campus participated by setting up their own walking circuit around their primary care centers. “We want to create an atmosphere of health for our employees.” stated Bob Shwajlyk, one of the members of the Courtesy Council. He added, “We were surprised at how many people participated. And each week the mileage just kept creeping up.”The first place winner of in the individual category is Marion Enright who walked 239.5 miles. “That is like walking from NLH to Boston and then some!” stated Hospital Spokesperson Cheryl McGrattan. Marion works at Littauer’s Emergency Department. The team with the highest mileage was the Mayfield Magnolias team who walked a total of 1,233 miles. In all, 128 people participated logging a total of 4,800 miles. The hospital might repeat the program next spring. The hospital has a walking track located directly on campus, around the helipad. There is plenty of parking and is open to the public.xxx
World-renown psychic entertainer Robert Channing coming to area Posted on November 1, 2012 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer’s Hospital Foundation plans an afternoonWorld-renown psychic entertainerRobert Channing coming to areaof“Wow, how did he know that?!” Gloversville NY — Nathan Littauer Foundation is bringing a special entertainer to our area: Robert Channing. The Psychic Entertainer is known as a “hacker of the human brain”. “I believe Robert’s exciting, entertaining and mind-boggling show will have our audience on the edge of their seats, squirming with anticipation and sheer thrill.” stated Kelly Colby one of the event organizers for the Foundation. She added, “Robert Channing’s show is amazingly riveting and clean – it is a perfect blend of comedy suitable for the whole family. This dramatic program masterfully illustrates the strange and incredible mysteries of the mind. The whole audience is expected to participate and experience the fascinating and mysterious wonders of the sixth sense.” The event is November 17, 2012 at 4pm at the Gloversville High School Auditorium. Tickets are $20 and VIP tickets, which include a special reception and meet and greet with the entertainer will be $50 per ticket. Tickets can be secured by calling 773-5505. The event will benefitNathanLittauerHospitaland Nursing Home. Susan Kiernan Vice President of Development and one of the organizers explained, “We wanted to host a high- caliber family event for our region. And luckily, we were able to pull strings and get this world famous psychic here.” She added, “His name is generating a lot of enthusiasm.” No information is ever given to Robert before the performance. The names, numbers, and innermost thoughts that he reveals are those actually held in the minds of the audience — all strangers to him “I can say it again” said Susan Kiernan, “Most of all, this is a great event for a great cause.” If anyone is interested in getting tickets for Saturday’s event, please call 773-5505.
