Oh what a night! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s event such a success. The EVENT’s Journey Along the Nile highlights can be seen here:

When the news wanted to know how to travel with a lung condition, they turned to Barbara Deluca, Respiratory Care Therapist at Nathan Littauer Hospital. She helped create a program at Littauer called, ” Taking your lungs on vacation”.

Consider this: many people with a lung condition like asthma or COPD, opt to stay home because of their apprehension to travel. If Nathan Littauer Respiratory Therapists have their way, more people with lung conditions will join the ranks of those taking an old fashioned summer vacation. Nathan Littauer is offering some advice and some practical tips for people with lung disease planning on traveling this summer.

“Getting ready to go on vacation is always a lot of work, but if you have breathing problems that require you to be on oxygen, an inhaler or a nebulizer, planning for a trip can sometimes seem overwhelming.” stated Barbara Deluca, Respiratory Care Therapist at Nathan Littauer Hospital.

It doesn’t have to be that way say respiratory therapists from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Ms. Deluca adds, “I want people to know that their lung disease should not hinder them from enjoying life. They just need to plan ahead.”

See the news story here:

She concludes, “What is important is to have a good quality of life and if you want to travel we can help you get there.”

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* Information provided by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, you can get more information by visiting: The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology www.aaaai.org. To learn more about lung health, visit the American Association for Respiratory Care’s patient education website at www.YourLungHealth.org.

Respiratory therapists are specially trained health care professionals who assist physicians in treating and managing respiratory patients in hospitals, outpatient centers, physicians’ offices, skilled nursing facilities, and patients’ homes.

The American Association for Respiratory Care is a professional membership organization of respiratory therapists dedicated to respiratory therapy education and research. Among its goals are to advocate on behalf of pulmonary patients for appropriate access to respiratory services provided by qualified professionals and to benefit respiratory health care providers.

Representatives from Channel 6 share the news with “campers” recently.

Gloversville, NY…It was not a typical day at Camp SuperStarrs July 28^th.. On top of all their camp fun, they also had an Emmy Party. Why? A story about Camp SuperStarrs submitted by CBS 6 News earned an Emmy Nomination this spring. Only five stories received nominations. Wayne McNeil, RRT and camp co-founder, was quick to share the exciting news with Littauer officials. “It was unexpected and exciting news.” He added, “The legacy of Camp SuperStarrs is one that will hopefully continue throughout my lifetime and beyond. The more people who know about it the better.” Sue McNeil, Assistant Director for Camp SuperStarrs stated, “I was breathless at the nomination.”

Watch the special message and the orginal Emmy nominated piece here:

For 31 years Nathan Littauer Hospital has hosted the camp for children with medical limitations. “Not only do we think you are a superstar, so does the Emmys!” explained Reporter Jerry Gretzinger in a taped message played for the kids at the camp. The “Take a Break” report on Camp SuperStarrs first aired August 6^th of 2009 and was among the Emmy nominated entries for the same year in the “Children’s Programming” category.

Camp SuperStarrs celebrates with an Emmy cake

“We wanted to share it with our campers, so we had an Emmy party complete with a cake and song. We also hosted representatives from Channel 6 for the festivities.” said Susan McNeil. Thursday, the children watched the special message from Mr. Gretzinger and enjoyed a cake adorned with an Emmy. “We always knew this was a special place, and now thanks to the fine people at Channel 6, the entire country knows about Camp SuperStarrs” added Sue McNeil. She continued, “We have had a lot of fun saying, ‘We are the Emmy nominated Camp SuperStarrs of Littauer.’”

“The children were very excited Thursday. You could hear a pin drop while they watched their special message from Jerry Gretzinger.” said, Cheryl McGrattan Hospital Spokesperson. The campers made a special stepping stone for Jerry in thanks. “These kids have so many obstacles to overcome it was a pleasure to bring them good news.” said Sue McNeil.

Channel 6 news helps celebrate the Emmy nominations with the campers

Littauer’s Camp SuperStarrs celebrates Emmy Nomination

Littauer partners with the Amsterdam Mohawks to get the word out about mammograms.

Gloversville, -“It seemed like an unlikely partnership, baseball and breast cancer, but the passion was there and we ran with it.” stated Cheryl McGrattan Nathan Littauer Hospital spokesperson. The Hospital has joined forces with the Amsterdam Mohawks to try and spread the word about the importance of mammogram screenings. Ms. McGrattan added, “We want every woman in our area to know that mammograms can save lives. And we will use the power of the Amsterdam Mohawks to try and spread the word.”

As part of their Radiology Revolution campaign (www.radiologyrevolution.com) Nathan Littauer is hosting a breast cancer awareness night. The baseball game will feature baseball players wearing pink, and breast cancer survivors throwing out the opening pitches. Nathan Littauer is celebrating their new mammogram screening facility in Perth. The team has even ordered pink jerseys to try and get the message out to women in this area to get their mammograms.

Amsertdam Mohawks celebrate our new mammogram machine

“Simply put, we need to improve the utilization rates of mammogram services in this area” stated Patrice McMahon, Vice President of Primary Care Services. And Littauer is using social media to get the word out as well. “On our Face Book page we are starting a 100 reasons program. It is a challenge to our fans to find 100 reasons for women to get their mammograms on our Face Book site.” stated Cheryl McGrattan. The team and Littauer recently made a video as well which can be viewed at the site.

“Each one of these players has important women in their lives, and they are passionate about this cause. I could not be prouder of their commitment to women in this area.” stated Bill Terlecky, Amsterdam Mohawks General Manager. He concluded, “The services are out there. Women just need to take the time to get it done.”

July 9th is “Littauer Night” at the field. The team will be the unveiling their “Pink Jersey Auction” fundraiser. Funds raised that night will benefit education and access programs at Littauer.” Breast cancer survivors will be joining us join us that night to throw out the opening pitch, and run the bases with the team.” said Bill Terlecky.

Date: Friday, July 9, 2010

Time: 7:05 pm

Who: Amsterdam Mohawks in pink jerseys to support breast cancer screening

What: Team meets staff at Littauer, tours mammogram center

Where: Shuttleworth Park Amsterdam, NY 12010

Contact: Cheryl McGrattan 332-2505

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To schedule a mammogram at the new Perth screening center, please call 883-8634. If you are a breast cancer survivor and would like to attend the game, please contact Cheryl McGrattan at 773-5533.