NLH Vital Signs Newsletter, Holiday 2014 Posted on January 30, 2015 by Dakota PikeDEC vital signs 01282015 PDF
Littauer teams with Susan G. Koman for life-saving mammograms Posted on January 30, 2015 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home has combined forces with Susan G. Koman, bringing top health care to the women of Hamilton County this winter season. The goal – to encourage more North County women to get life-saving mammograms.Women over 40 living in Hamilton County will receive a $40 Visa gift card after a breast screening. To qualify, Hamilton County women must call Littauer’s Women’s Health at the Perth Primary and Specialty Care Center at (518) 883-8634 by Dec. 31, 2014 to schedule a screening. After scheduling, the exam can take place after Dec. 31 and still qualify for the promotion. Women will receive the gift card as they leave their exam.“Use the card for something special for you, for your family, but please take advantage of this special health incentive” said Cheryl McGrattan, Littauer’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Just get here!”Please call (518) 883-8634 by Feb. 28, 2015 to qualify. This project is paid for in part by the Susan B. Koman Foundation. The program is in partnership with Nathan Littauer Family of Health Services and Hamilton County Public Health. All services must be provided by Nathan Littauer Family of Health Services. NLH Senior Mammographer Tammy Gerdes, displays Littauer’s new soft pad which allows for more patient comfort and ease of technical positioning for mammograms.
Littauer welcomes first baby of 2015 Posted on January 30, 2015 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – The Birthing Center at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home announces the arrival of their first baby of the New Year. Emma Noel Miller was born on Jan. 3, 2015 at 9:45 a.m. weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Baby and mom Megan Miller of Gloversville are doing wonderfully. Emma joins a brother Aiden.On Monday, members of the Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary presented the family with a gift of supplies and necessities worth $350, a special presentation the auxiliary has done for over 30 years.Presenting the grand basket of gifts were: Auxilian Anita Beck, First Baby Gift Basket Chairman; Norma Cozzolino, Auxiliary President, and Susan McNeil, Director of Volunteer Services.“The Auxiliary puts a tremendous amount of thought into the Baby New Year basket. What the parents leave with is a gift of the heart while being extremely practical as well,” stated Sue McNeil, Director of Volunteer Services at Nathan Littauer. NLH & NH Auxiliary welcome Littauer’s Birthing Center’s first baby of the year with a gift basket. Auxilian Anita Beck, First Baby Gift Basket Chariman, left, Director of Volunteer Services Susan McNeil, New Visions student Alyssa Cinelli-Carbone, new mom Megan Miller holding first baby Emma Noel, and Auxiliary President Norma Cozzolino.
Littauer Foundation receives check from Saratoga Casino and Raceway Posted on January 30, 2015 by Dakota PikeLittauer Foundation Executive Director Geoffrey Peck, left, and Littauer President and CEO Laurence E. Kelly, right, accept Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s 10th Annual Make a Difference event a check from Saratoga Casino and Raceway General Manager Mike Vild, and Sr. VP Marketing Rita Cox at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s 10th Annual Make a Difference event held in December.SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York – Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s 10th Annual Make a Difference event was held Dec. 10 at Vapor Night Club. Nearly 150 guests were in attendance while 16 local charitable organizations, one of them The Nathan Littauer Foundation, were presented with monetary donations totaling $100,000. These donations bring the casino’s total support to Capital Region charities to $240,000 in 2014.The Nathan Littauer Foundation received a $5000 donation. It was the sixth year the Saratoga Casino and Raceway has supported the Nathan Littauer Foundation. Littauer President and CEO Laurence E. Kelly and Nathan Littauer Foundation Executive Director Geoffrey Peck accepted the check on behalf of Littauer.“We are so pleased to receive the continued support of Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Their financial support will help fund the addition of our new, state-of-the-art GE, MRI system, the first of its kind in our region,” said Littauer’s Geoffrey Peck.“It is truly an honor to highlight so many outstanding organizations in our community,” added Mike Vild, General Manager of Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “This is about the amazing work they do every day, and we are proud to be able to assist them in furthering their missions and improving the quality of life here in the Capital Region.”
Littauer annual Tree of Lights program brings special meaning to loved ones Posted on January 30, 2015 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – The Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary annual Tree of Lights program was held Monday, Dec. 1 before a gathering of 80 people in the Littauer Hospital lobby. Auxialian Rosanne Manuele, program co-chairman opened the ceremony saying, “This is a very special night and it means many different things to many people.” Littauer President and CEO Laurence Kelly added, “There is a reason we are all here this evening as we remember someone special. Everyone here has a story that goes with a light on the tree.” Auxialian and program co-chairman Donna Ellithorpe read a poem she composed for the evening and said, “Each of our loved ones is remembered with a light. It really touches our hearts.” Susan McNeil, Volunteer Director said, “The Auxiliary plans the evening, and in coordination with various Littauer departments, we bring this all together.” McNeil went on to say, “It’s a team effort all the way, and that’s what makes this night so beautiful.” Tom Hobson led the program playing piano as his wife Mickey sang “Good Christian Men Rejoice.” Pianist Pat Travis-Doull led the auxiliary singers “Nate’s Notes” as they sang Christmas Carols after the program. Auxilians Barb Tucci and family decorated the Tree and Toby Ortell handed out programs. The Reverend Bonnie Orth, Pastoral Care Coordinator at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home led the Blessing.Charles and Anita Ashelman of Gloversville read the names of loved ones posted at the Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary annual Tree of Lights program
