Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Team Donates to Nathan Littauer Birthing Center

Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Team Donates to Nathan Littauer Birthing Center

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.”

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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.

Littauer Celebrates Nurses Week | May 6 -12 2024

Dear Nathan Littauer Nurses,

As we celebrate Nurses Week 2024, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional care, compassion, and dedication you bring to our patients and community each day. Your unwavering commitment and tireless efforts make a difference in the lives of so many, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.

Nursing is one of the pillars of our healthcare system, the compassionate hearts that bring comfort in times of need, and the skilled hands that heal with precision and care. Your resilience, strength, and empathy inspire us all.

Thank you for your sacrifices, for going above and beyond every day, and for making a positive impact on countless lives. Your contributions to the well-being of our communities are invaluable, and your kindness does not go unnoticed.

This Nurses Week, we celebrate you and all that you do and we are grateful for your selfless dedication to healthcare.

With sincere appreciation,
Sean Fadale, FACHE
Nathan Littauer President and CEO

Books for Babies – 2024

Books for Babies!
 
The Johnstown Teachers’ Association completed its annual Books for Babies donation drive. The goal of the Books for Babies program is to promote early literacy skills and family bonding for children before they enter school.
 
Each year, the JTA collects new books and monetary donations from its generous members. The monetary donations are used to purchase more books and supplies for the drive.
Approximately 340 books were donated or purchased with donations this year. The books were donated to the Nathan Littauer Birthing Center on April 23rd. JTA members Stephanie Di Visconti and Barb VanDerwerken delivered the book donations to the hospital.
 
Pictured (from left) is JTA member Stephanie Di Visconti and Nathan Littauer Birthing Center staff.

Nathan Littauer’s First Baby Born in 2024

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center welcomed its first and last Blessings of 2023 and 2024, respectively. Nathan Littauer is thrilled to introduce the last baby born in 2023, and its first adorable arrival of 2024!

Last Baby born at Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center in 2023:
Baby Boy Kohlson Lee Barr was born on December 31st, 2023 at 11:08 AM, weighing 7 pounds and 3 ounces.

First Baby born at Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center in 2024:
Baby Girl Ellianna Rae-Ann Syzdek was born January 1st, 2024 at 10:07 PM, weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces.

Both families were gifted baskets from Nathan Littauer Birthing Center staff, and from the Nathan Littauer Auxiliary and Volunteers.

Congratulations to the Barr and Syzdek families, and Nathan Littauer wishes them a lifetime of joy and unforgettable memories with their little ones.

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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.

New Providers Join Gastroenterology Team at Littauer

GLOVERSVILLE, NY Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is proud to announce the addition of two providers to its Gastroenterology Team. These gastroenterologists will strengthen the hospital’s commitment to providing needed, comprehensive, and specialized medical services to the community.

The expansion of Littauer’s Gastroenterology team includes the arrival of Zainul-Abideen Syed, MD, FACG, and Hadi Minhas, MD. With extensive backgrounds in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal disorders. Drs. Syed and Minhas will contribute to the hospital’s already robust Gastroenterology Team of Shri Verma, MD, Laura Caserta, FNP, Jill Hoffman, RPA, and Jeremy Lombardoni, CRNA, and David Cohen, MD. Their compassionate approach to patient care will complement the hospital’s reputation as a center of excellence for gastrointestinal health.

“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional providers to our Gastroenterology Team,” says Nathan Littauer Vice President of Business Development and Executive Director of the Nathan Littauer Foundation Geoffrey Peck. “Dr. Syed and Dr. Minhas make fine additions, ones which strengthen our ability to address the unique healthcare needs of our community – ensuring that our patients receive personalized care.”

Dr. Syed and Dr. Minhas are embracing the opportunity to become integral members of Nathan Littauer’s medical provider team, aligning their values with the hospital’s patient-centered care philosophy.

These additions to the Gastroenterology Team mark another step forward in its ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional medical care, and in growing with its community.

More information and how to schedule an appointment with the new Gastroenterology providers or call (518) 752-5275 for the main GI appointment desk.

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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.