First Babies of the Year at Nathan Littauer – Twins! Posted on January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 by Dakota Pike GLOVERSVILLE, NY — Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is thrilled to announce the birth of the first babies of the year born at its Birthing Center. Baby girls Raven and Stormy Ostrander arrived on January 6th, 2025 at 7:41 AM and 7:34 AM respectively, bringing joy to the family of David Ostrander and Tatiana Rulison. Baby girl Raven was four pounds, seven ounces, and 17 inches long. Baby girl Stormy was four pounds, three ounces, and 16 and a half inches. The Nathan Littauer Auxiliary, a group of dedicated volunteers, has been supporting the hospital and its patients for years. Their donations and contributions complement the care and services provided at the hospital. As a special part of this momentous occasion, the Nathan Littauer Auxiliary and Volunteers presented the Ostrander family with a beautifully curated basket filled with baby essentials. The thoughtful gift basket, which includes items such as diapers, blankets, stuffed animals, clothing, and more, is meant to welcome the newest members of the community with warmth and care. “We are excited to celebrate the first birth of the year here at Nathan Littauer,” said Gayle Sandel, Nathan Littauer Auxiliary President. “And it’s even more exciting this year because the first babies are twins. This is a tradition that brings our auxiliary joy, and we’re honored to be part of such a special moment for this family.” “We’re grateful to collaborate with the hospital and Birthing Center staff every year for this occasion,” said Nathan Littauer Auxiliary Vice President Kathy Collar. Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home would like to extend congratulations to the proud parents and their family on the arrival of their new bundles of joy. Nathan Littauer staff and volunteers alike wish them a lifetime of health, happiness, and love. About Nathan Littauer Nathan 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,
Nathan Littauer is Pleased to Launch Fulton-Montgomery Medical with St. Mary’s Healthcare Posted on January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 by Dakota Pike St. Mary’s Healthcare, Nathan Littauer Hospital launch Fulton-Montgomery Medical Mohawk Valley Orthopedics – joins as first service line. GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2025—Three long-standing, independent regional providers—St. Mary’s Healthcare, Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, and Mohawk Valley Orthopedics—have joined forces to ensure that orthopedic care is available where residents need it most: close to home. The two hospitals have launched Fulton-Montgomery Medical, a professional corporation that enables them to partner in attracting and retaining much-needed providers and medical practices. The joint venture already is having the desired effect. As of January 2025, Mohawk Valley Orthopedics, the leading sports medicine and orthopedic group for the Mohawk Valley Region, will become a service of Fulton-Montgomery Medical, PC. “We are pleased to work with St. Mary’s Healthcare to ensure the availability of orthopedic medicine at the traditional Mohawk Valley Orthopedic offices in Johnstown and Amsterdam,” said Sean Fadale, president and CEO of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home. “Patients will maintain the ability to schedule surgical procedures at either Nathan Littauer, or St. Mary’s Hospital.” As partners in Fulton-Montgomery Medical, St. Mary’s and Nathan Littauer will collaborate to ensure continued, ease of access to orthopedic care locally. Equally important, the hospitals will partner in recruiting additional providers to expand the scope of services offered by the practice to meet the growing orthopedic needs of the region. The hospitals anticipate that the joint-venture may present additional opportunities to improve local access to other services that can have a positive impact on community health and quality of life. “This collaborative approach benefits everyone involved: the hospitals, the individual medical practices and, above all, our community,” said Jeffrey Methven, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Healthcare. “Through this partnership, we can pool limited resources for certain service lines, enhance our ability to reduce duplicate expenses, and free those funds to invest in attracting and retaining highly qualified specialists. That, in turn, will result in improved, more seamless access to care.” *** About Fulton-Montgomery Medical, PC: A joint venture of St. Mary’s Healthcare and Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, Fulton-Montgomery Medical, PC, was founded in fall 2024 to help ensure continued, seamless access to essential care locally. Instead of competing on certain service lines, the two independent community hospitals created a vehicle to collaborate in attracting and retaining physicians and other providers. Orthopedics is the first specialty under this new partnership.
Second DAISY Awarded to Katie Hauser at Nathan Littauer Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by Dakota Pike We are thrilled to announce that: Birthing Center Nurse Katie Hauser, BSN, RN has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award! This award recognizes the extraordinary care and compassion that Katie demonstrates in her work every day, and we could not be prouder to have her as part of our team. Katie was presented with the award during a short gathering in the Birthing Center today at 7:00 AM. She was surrounded by colleagues, and her family at the time she received the award. Her dedication to providing exceptional care to our patients is truly inspiring, and we are grateful to have her as a member of our nursing staff. Please join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved honor. Her commitment to our patients and her colleagues is a shining example of the Nursing values we hold dear at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Thank you, Katie, for all that you do to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Your hard work and compassion are truly appreciated.
Local Teens Brighten Patients’ Days Posted on August 6, 2024 by Dakota Pike Local Teens Brighten Patients’ Days with Handmade Pillows at Nathan Littauer Hospital Gloversville, NY – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, 14-year-olds Timothy VanKleeck-Eagan Jr. (HFM PTECH) and his cousin, Richard Eagan III (Mayfield Jr./Sr. High School), have made a generous contribution to Nathan Littauer Hospital. On Friday, Aug. 2, Timothy and Richard donated 30 heart-shaped pillows to the hospital’s patients. From left: Timothy VanKleeck-Eagan Jr., his cousin, Richard Eagan III, Nathan Littauer President and CEO Sean Fadale, Birthing Center Manager Maureen Mosher, and Birthing Center Nurse Wendy Bowie. Inspired by the memory of their late grandfather, Richard Eagan Sr., Timothy and Richard dedicated themselves to creating these comforting pillows. “I wanted to do something good and help make a real difference in the lives of those who may be in pain or need support,” said Timothy. Timothy and Richard invested over 20 hours to complete the pillows. After certain surgeries, many patients experience discomfort. To support their recovery, Nathan Littauer provides heart-shaped pillows that patients can hug. These pillows offer relief by cushioning the surgical area when patients cough, laugh, or move. Additionally, they serve as a symbol of love and care during the healing process. Sean Fadale, FACHE, president and CEO of Nathan Littauer Hospital, expressed his appreciation: “I had the pleasure on Friday to meet both Timothy and Richard, who generously donated 30 handmade heart pillows for our patients. I am continually impressed by the support of our community, and these two young men really impressed me with the generosity of their talent and time. What a gift! I know these pillows will provide comfort for our patients, and for that I am incredibly grateful to Timothy and Richard.” The heart pillows are intended to provide both physical and emotional comfort to patients, especially those who underwent challenging surgeries. Maureen Mosher, manager of Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center, remarked: “Bless their hearts for doing so much for our community, our hospital, and our patients. Our patients say they love these pillows so much, and they help ease their pain. These young boys are giving to help others in such a simple yet compassionate way – it’s absolutely amazing. We’re incredibly thankful for their time and donation.” Additionally, the Nathan Littauer Hospital Auxiliary and Volunteers have organized a community effort to create additional heart pillows similar to those made by Timothy and Richard, to distribute to patients. Materials such as cotton, fleece, hypoallergenic stuffing, thread, and fabric scissors are needed. Donations can be dropped off at Nathan Littauer Hospital’s switchboard, labeled “Attention to: Kelly Colby.” XXX About Nathan Littauer Nathan 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.
Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Team Donates to Nathan Littauer Birthing Center Posted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Dakota Pike GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital is pleased to announce a generous grant of $3,000.00 from Stewart’s Shops and the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Team. This grant was used to purchase a CuddleCot™ for the hospital’s Birthing Center, enhancing the quality of care provided to families experiencing infant loss. According The CuddleCot website, A CuddleCot™ is a specialized cooling device which allows families more time to grieve and bond with their baby after their demise. The CuddleCot™ is a compassionate way to provide grieving time for families experiencing loss, and preserves their baby’s appearance, condition, and their dignity. The device offers families the time to create precious memories, keep their loved ones close, enable family and friends to meet their baby, and the time to make necessary arrangements. “We are incredibly grateful to Stewart’s Shops and the Holiday Match Team for their generous gift,” said Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Vice President of Business Development Geoffrey Peck. “This contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of families during a difficult time, and we are honored to have the support of a community-minded organization such as Stewarts.” From left: Nathan Littauer Vice President Geoffrey Peck; Stewarts’ Shops Store Manager Oshanda Pollard; Birthing Center Nurse Manager Maureen Mosher; Birthing Center Assistant Nurse Manager Gina Lachmayer; and Birthing Center Ward Clerk Melissa Walker. The Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match program, a longstanding tradition, involves collecting and matching donations made by customers. Half of the donations come from Stewart’s Shops customers, and Stewart’s doubles every donation, allowing for a significant impact on local communities. Stewart’s Shops Store 180 Manager, Oshanda Pollard presented Nathan Littauer with a check of $3,000.00 on April 24, 2024. “The Holiday Match program is phenomenal,” said Oshanda. “I hope and pray that people always have just a little to give to such a great cause, because it’s giving back to our community in such a big way. I’ve had all of my six children with Nathan Littauer. With the donation from Stewarts’ Shops to purchase the CuddleCot™, Nathan Littauer can provide a gentle way for grieving parents to mourn the loss of their child.” “We are thankful to Stewart’s Shops and the Holiday Match Team for their thoughtful and generous grant,” said Maureen Mosher, Manager of the Birthing Center at Nathan Littauer Hospital. “This contribution will have a profound impact on the families we serve, providing some comfort and support.” XXX About Nathan Littauer Nathan 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.
