Littauer partners with the Center for Donation & Transplant to honor those who donate Life Posted on January 18, 2010August 16, 2012 by Dakota PikeProgram hopes to increase donations while honoring othersA rose representing Nathan Littauer’s supporting organ donation sat on this floatGloversville, NY… In 2010, Nathan Littauer Hospital is partnering with the Center for Donation & Transplant (CDT) to honor patients and their families that choose to give the gift of life through organ or tissue donation. Nathan Littauer will recognize its organ and tissue donors by flying a Donate Life Flag in their honor each time a donation is facilitated at the hospital in 2010. After the flag has been flown it will be given to the donor’s family in memory of their loved one, as part of an aftercare packet designed to help families cope with their grief. Nathan Littauer will also fly the flag during National Donate Life Month in April to help raise awareness of the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation. “I am thrilled that Nathan Littauer Hospital is recognizing the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation by flying the Donate Life Flag in honor of their donors,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, Chief Executive Officer of CDT. “The flags provide awareness of the importance of donation and also serve as a symbol of respect for those who have given the gift the life. The families of our donors find it very meaningful to receive the flag in recognition of their loved one.” This is the first year Nathan Littauer has participated in the program. “This is such a worthy endeavor” stated Nathan Littauer’s CEO and President Laurence E. Kelly. He added, “I hope our efforts here today spark conversations among families about the importance of organ and tissue donation.”To thank Nathan Littauer Hospital’s for its support of CDT’s mission, CDT has dedicated a rose in honor of Nathan Littauer Hospital’s donors that was placed on the Donate Life Float in the 2010 Rose Parade. 2010 marks the seventh year that the donation and transplant community has participated in the Rose Parade through the Donate Life Float, which is designed to inspire more than 30 million U.S. television viewers to give the gift of life. Nathan Littauer’s dedicated rose joined hundreds of others from across the nation to create a living memorial called the “Family Circle Garden” that was incorporated into the float. For more information about the Donate Life Float, or to read Nathan Littauer’s rose dedication, visit the Donate Life Float website at www.donatelifefloat.org.– XXX –The Center for Donation & Transplant is the federally designated non-profit organization that coordinates the retrieval of donated organs and tissues at 46 hospitals throughout western Vermont and northeastern New York State.Nathan Littauer’s Family of Health Services serves Hamilton, Fulton and Montgomery counties with a 74- bed regional hospital, eight primary care centers and a nursing home. The hospital recently opened a new state-of-the-art Birthing Center. To learn more about Nathan Littauer, please visit www.nlh.org.
Littauer welcomes first baby of the year Posted on January 18, 2010August 16, 2012 by Dakota PikeGloversville, NY…Nathan Littauer announced today that Baby Evan Matthew was the first baby born at Nathan Littauer Hospital in the New Year. Parents Nicole Cozzolino and father Doug Hotaling welcomed little Evan January 1, 2010 at approximately 11:13 am. He weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 21 inches from head to toe. Dr. Nguyen delivered Evan.Littauer’s Auxiliary presented the family with a huge basket, adorned with baby gifts: from handmade blankets to gift certificates for the mom to enjoy a manicure. “The Auxiliary puts a tremendous amount of thought into the Baby New Year Basket. What the parents leave with is really a gift of the heart while being extremely practical as well.” stated hospital spokes person Cheryl McGrattan.The family gave birth to their son at Littauer’s new Birthing Center, and reported that it was a very pleasant experience. Mom, Dad and baby are resting comfortably at home.Baby Evan HotalingParents Nicole Cozzolino and father Doug Hotaling hold baby Evan Hotaling with hospital representatives (from left to right): Auxiliary representative Anita Beck, Charlene Reppenhagen and Dr. Nguyen
Tours offered of The NEW Birthing Center at Littauer Posted on January 8, 2010 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer will be offering tours to anyone who is interested in seeing The New Birthing Center at Littauer. Tours can be arranged by emailing baby@nlh.org or by calling 773-5494.
Littauer adds latest technology to website Posted on January 8, 2010 by Dakota PikeTo launch The New Birthing Center, Littauer has used the latest technology to showcase the spa like setting. We added a virtual tour (provided by Coldwell Banker) and a new photo gallery, streaming media and a new commercial. See all the media here:Take a virtaul tourView the photo gallerySee the news coverage of the CenterRead about all our featuresArrange a tourSee our “Delivering moments like this” campaignIf you have any questions about the new center please contact us at 773-5533.
Littauer’s fundraising event ranked as one of the most successful in region Posted on January 5, 2010 by Dakota PikeLittauer’s THE EVENT holds rank with area’s largest organizations Gloversville, NY…Nathan Littauer’s Foundation annual fundraising gala reached a distinctive threshold last week; It was ranked as one of the top fundraising events in the region. THE EVENT, The Foundation’s annual gala, now in its eighth year was listed as the 25th most successful fundraising event by The Business Review’s Book of Lists. “The List” is a compendium ranking the most successful fundraising events by net revenue per single event.According to Susan Kiernan, Vice President of Development, “In 2009, THE EVENT raised $84,000 which is nearly 50% of our annual commitment to the Hospital.” She added, “And this figure of $84,000 is above and beyond our $4.5 million dollar capital campaign donations. THE EVENT is a signature gala for our region. Our wonderful cause coupled with tight fiduciary management makes it a success, year after year.”“This is just one more example of how our community tirelessly supports our hospital” explained Laurence E. Kelly the Hospital’s CEO and President. He continued, “Even during a global financial crisis, our supporters dug deep and gave. While most organizations had to reconfigure or abandon philanthropic campaigns, we exceeded our fundraising goals.”“The List” was published by The Business Review’s, print edition for the week of December 11-17th, 2009.XXX
The Birthing Center at Littauer is OPEN! Posted on December 16, 2009August 16, 2012 by Dakota PikeOur New Birthing Center at Littauer is a destination maternity center for any family. Unlike any in our region it combines, state of the art technology with a spa-like setting.Gloversville, NY…It took 13 tons of sheet rock, 1000 feet of oak trim, 1800 feet of wire, 50 gallons of paint, $1.2 million dollars, 3 miles of wire and 162 days to complete the New Birthing Center at Littauer. And the final results are dramatic. As Susan Kiernan, Vice President of Development likes to point out, “When you step into our New Birthing Center you would never guess you were in a hospital.” From the pendant lighting to the private whirlpool birthing suites, the Hospital is certain new families will be delighted with the results. Littauer will officially celebrate the Center’s opening with a slate of activities. The Hospital will host a ribbon cutting Tuesday, December 15th at 4:45 pm, and will show off the center to the public at 5:30 pm that same day. The Hospital will also be unveiling a donor wall at 5:35 pm featuring the donors who made the project and other improvements at the hospital possible. Patients will start using the unit later that week.“The Center is probably one of the most highly-anticipated projects we have ever launched.” stated Laurence E. Kelly, Littauer’s President and CEO. He continued, “It started with a desire to replace our aging maternity unit with a state-of-the-art new center.” Leadership at the hospital traveled to a hospital in Colorado and toured their maternity center and emergency department in August of 2008. He explained, “We brought back a lot of ideas. Staff did a lot of research about what families were looking for in a birthing center. And when we set our goals and objectives for 2009, this project was at the top of our list.” He added, “It is more than gratifying to see it completed, and even surpassing our expectations.”Kim Colvin, Manager of Maternal Child Health, who has been heading up the project for Littauer agreed noting, “We really talked to our families. I poured over pictures of successful maternity centers and others read research about successful maternity centers. We found four common themes emerged. Families wanted: safety and services; luxury; privacy; and a sense of freedom. So in essence we built a center around that.” Ms. Colvin explained, “We agonized over every detail right down to the color, amenities and carpet pile. And I think that shows.” She added, “What we are delivering to the community on Tuesday is one of the best centers I have ever seen. It certainly will be an asset to our region.”The architect for the hospital project was David Souers of Optimus Architecture located in Kingston, New York. They created an Adirondack-inspired center for Littauer replete with oak trim, wood styled floors, granite hued ceramic tile accented with a palette of greens and golds and finished with wrought iron lighting.The new unit has been dubbed “The NEW Birthing Center at Nathan Littauer” and it now holds three labor and delivery rooms and 7 postpartum rooms. The Hospital also made improvements to their surgical room for mothers delivering by C-Section. The new unit boasts the following amenities in a spa-like setting: private rooms with private baths, hydrotherapy-whirlpool tubs, wireless internet service, birthing suites with overnight accommodations for partners, pregnancy and newborn education, 24/7 hour anesthesia, highest patient satisfaction scores, a flat screen TV in every room, kitchenette for families, interpreter services, family-centered care, expertly decorated rooms in a restful environment, soft lighting, sitting room/family lounge, take-out gourmet meals, lactation counselors and nurses trained in breastfeeding support, experienced and compassionate midwives and doctors, an education room, a secure nursery, and all attended to by nationally certified nurses.And the center will be opening just in time according to Mr. Kelly, “We are expecting a holiday baby.”To learn more about the New Birthing Center people are encouraged to visit the hospital’s website at www.nlh.org. Families hoping to deliver in the near future are encouraged to attend the hospital’s open house Tuesday at 5:30 pm or by arranging a tour by emailing the hospital at baby@nlh.org or by calling: 518-773-5494.
