Nathan Littauer Celebrates National Hospital, Skilled Nursing Care, and Nurses Week Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, a leading healthcare provider in Upstate New York, is proud to join in the National celebration of Hospital Week, Skilled Nursing Care Week, and Nursing Week 2023. These annual observances recognize the dedicated and skilled healthcare professionals who serve patients in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes across the United States.An organization committed to providing quality healthcare to its community, Nathan Littauer recognizes the critical role that its nurses and other healthcare professionals play in delivering compassionate and comprehensive care. “This year’s celebration is an opportunity for us to highlight the importance of our staff,” said Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home President and CEO, Sean Fadale, FACHE. “We are proud and grateful for their unwavering dedication to our patients. We have a great mix of experienced and new staff members, and we are always looking for talent to join our team.”During the week-long celebration, Littauer will be honoring its employees with a series of events and activities. “We will be providing our staff with special treats to show our appreciation for their hard work,” added Fadale.Nathan Littauer invites the community to join in celebrating Hospital Week, Skilled Nursing Care Week, and Nursing Week 2023 by thanking the healthcare professionals who touch their lives. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to all licensed professionals and support staff for their tireless support of their patients,” added Fadale.For career opportunities at Nathan Littauer, please visit their website and apply, at: https://www.nlh.org/careers.###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.
Nathan Littauer to Resume Preoperative COVID-19 Testing Posted on August 2, 2021August 3, 2021 by Dakota PikeOut of an abundance of caution, and for our patients’ safety, Nathan Littauer Hospital will once again require COVID-19 testing prior to all surgeries performed in our Surgical Center.Any questions about preoperative testing can be answered by calling our Surgery Center at (518) 773-5791For other questions about general COVID-19 testing, we encourage you to utilize New York State’s COVID testing center locator, by visiting their website here.
Littauer Lights the Way to Accessible Healthcare Posted on June 9, 2021June 10, 2021 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer Hospital Celebrates Opening of Caroga Lake Primary CareNathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is proud to announce the opening of the organization’s new Caroga Lake Primary Care Center in Caroga, NY. The healthcare organization began the center’s construction in late September 2020. Previously, Nathan Littauer Hospital leased a portion of the municipal building, owned by the Town of Caroga in 2005. Now as a standalone structure for the people of Caroga, the organization is proudly continuing its healthcare services in a new center. “We look forward to meeting new patients in the area,” says Alison Townsend, Physician Assistant with Nathan Littauer. “We provide an invaluable service to the community members here, and I think our patients are really grateful for that.”The new Primary Care Center is approximately 1,350 square feet of space, and is next to Caroga’s Town Hall, where the original primary care center was housed.Nathan Littauer’s new Caroga Lake Primary Care Center.“It is exciting to work with Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home in our commitment to the community,” said Supervisor of Town of Caroga Scott Horton. “This new Caroga Lake Primary Care Center is a boon, and it shows that the area of our town continues to grow. In turn, so is its need for great healthcare services.”The Caroga Lake Primary Care Center is now accepting new patients. To call and schedule an appointment, or to select a primary care provider, call: (518) 835-2341.Nathan Littauer Hospital invites the members of its community, and the people of the Town of Caroga, to celebrate the Primary Care Center’s opening June 24, 2021. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Nathan Littauer will host a “drive-thru open house,” where members of the public will get a glimpse of the new center, and receive a free gift, while supplies last!XXXAbout 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.
History and Health Care Posted on October 23, 2020March 5, 2021 by Dakota PikeA New Primary Care Center in Caroga LakeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Caroga is a town steeped in history. According to the town’s comprehensive plan, the roaring 20s marked an increase of commercial activity, complete with swelling summer populations. After the establishment of the Caroga campgrounds, many developments would take place, further increasing the population of the town.In 1992, the town acquired the old Wheelerville School, which was originally constructed in 1856. Soon after, the town opened: municipal offices, a courtroom, a public meeting space, with a medical clinic for the public. It wasn’t until late 2005, when Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home would lease a portion of the municipal building, would the area finally welcome their first primary care office.Thursday, September 24, 2020, began Caroga Lake’s newest historic milestone.From left: Building architect, Fred Franko; with Hyman Hayes Associates, Vice President of Population Health and Executive Director of the Nathan Littauer Foundation, Geoffrey Peck, former President and CEO of Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, Laurence E. Kelly, Supervisor of Town of Caroga, Scott Horton, Caroga Lake PCC Coordinator, Betsy Oathout, and Caroga Town Clerk, Linda Gilbert, break ground for the new Caroga Lake Primary Care Center.Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home proudly announced to the Town of Caroga Lake; the construction of a new, modern primary care center. The new center is approximately 1,350 square feet of space, and will be next to Caroga’s Town Hall, where the original primary care center was housed. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the expansion of primary care in Caroga with: the building architect, Fred Franko; with Hyman Hayes Associates, former President and CEO of Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, Laurence E. Kelly, Vice President of Population Health and Executive Director of the Nathan Littauer Foundation, Geoffrey Peck, and the Supervisor of the Town of Caroga, Scott Horton.“It is exciting to work with Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home in our commitment to the community,” said Horton. “We appreciate Nathan Littauer Hospital and everything they have done for the area. This new Caroga Lake Primary Care Center is a boon, and it shows that the area of our town continues to grow. In turn, so is its need for great healthcare services.” “We continue to expand our services we provide in the Adirondack area, and we look forward to meeting new patients,” says Alison Townsend, Physician Assistant with Nathan Littauer. “We provide an invaluable service to the community members here, and I think our patients are really grateful for that. There’s a lot of history here. I am incredibly impressed with Nathan Littauer’s ability to expand healthcare services, so they are more accessible for people in the region.”
