Nathan Littauer Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Gloversville Fire Department for Life-Saving Equipment Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Dakota PikeGloversville, NY — The Nathan Littauer Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Gloversville Fire Department to support the purchase and upgrade of new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units—enhancing the local fire department’s ability to deliver critical, life-saving care in emergency situations.Gloversville Fire Chief Tom Groff being presented with the $10,000 check from Nathan Littauer Foundation Board Chair Peter Semione, and Nathan Littauer Foundation Executive Director Geoffrey PeckThe funding was awarded following a grant application submitted by Gloversville Fire Department Battalion Chief Stephen West, who identified the need to replace aging AED units currently in service. “The new devices will improve operational efficiency and ensure compatibility with equipment used by partnering emergency response agencies,” a portion of the application reads.“Without a Cardiac Catheterization Lab for Fulton or Montgomery County, first emergency response equipment is an essential safety need for our community,” said Nathan Littauer Foundation Executive Director Geoffrey Peck. “By supporting the Gloversville Fire Department, we are helping to ensure the highest standard of pre-hospital cardiac care when it matters most.”The project focuses on replacing AED units originally placed in service in 2012 with newer, more advanced models. A key benefit of the upgrade is compatibility with local ambulance services. The ability for AED pads and monitoring systems to work across agencies helps reduce delays and supports continuity of treatment during critical moments and allows for seamless transition of care.The Gloversville Fire Department is often the first agency to respond to a call during an emergency. “This grant allows us to modernize our equipment and better align with our emergency response partners,” said Gloversville Fire Chief Tom Groff. “Having compatible AED units improves coordination on scene, ultimately enhancing the level of care we are able to provide to the residents of Gloversville, and will help save lives.”The Nathan Littauer Foundation remains committed to supporting initiatives that improve the health, safety, and well-being of the communities served by Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing 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 or calling (518) 725-8621
Local teddy bears are feeling much better now Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer staff volunteer to put children at ease.Nathan Littauer celebrated their Second Annual Teddy Bear Hospital August 4, 2019. The event had over 316 participants. Local children brought their action heroes, stuffed animals, and teddy bears to Nathan Littauer Hospital to be “treated” by clinical staff.“Teddy Bear Hospital is a home run for our community. It showcases our wonderful staff and our clinical excellence in a nonthreatening setting made for children. Not only does it help put children at ease, our team is able to share our love of medicine with our youngest neighbors,” said Dr. Purcell, Pediatrician and volunteer at Littauer’s Teddy Bear Hospital.Teddy bears approve of the treatment received at the event.The hospital would like to thank all of the volunteers who made the event possible. In all, 69 volunteers worked Sunday to ensure the event went smoothly. Littauer would also like to thank the Gloversville Fire Department, Fulton County Ambulance, LifeNet, and the Gloversville Police Department for their services. The agencies provided the children with an inside look of their department’s vehicles and equipment.This event is special to Nathan Littauer because it provides local children the opportunity to feel right at home with their community hospital. “It’s a wonderful benefit to the community. It’s close-by and children can get comfortable with our hospital and learn so much,” states Melissa Buanno, Admissions Coordinator for the Extended Care Facility, and a Teddy Bear Hospital volunteer.“It is important to get young children comfortable with all the staff here in the hospital. It was a great opportunity to be connected with our care providers. When the children do need these important services, they are already familiar with the staff and the medical processes,” said Verneta Collar, Care Coordination, Discharge Planner, and volunteer.The event had stations for children. These stations were designed specifically to help children understand emergency medicine and wellness. Cheryl McGrattan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications explains, “With a great amount of teamwork we showed local families and children our mission to provide the greatest comfort and highest level of care to our patients. And yes, we even provide quality care to teddy bears.”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.
