Amy Ellsworth, NLH Goodwill Employee for the Year Posted on March 25, 2015 by Dakota PikeLittauer recently announced their 2014 Goodwill Employee of the year. Amy Ellsworth, Office Coordinator of the Gloversville Primary & Specialty Care Center was the recipient of the honor. Ellsworth, a 14-year Littauer employee was nominated by her peers for her professional work ethic and endless compassion.At a hospital-wide award ceremony held Thursday, March 5, Littauer President and CEO Laurence E. Kelly said, “It takes all 1000 Littauer employees to do what we do for our patients and community. Not all of us are hands on, but we are here to support behind the scenes.”There were many examples of Ellsworth’s commitment to excellence. For example, a patient attributed Ellsworth’s intuitiveness to saving her life. The patient was in the parking lot refusing to come in and Ellsworth went outside to encourage her to enter the primary care center. Refusing to take no for an answer, Ellsworth got a wheelchair and brought the patient in. The patient was having a heart attack, and Ellsworth’s persistent actions most likely saved her life that day.“I’m a bit overwhelmed by this honor” said Ellsworth.Ellsworth was one of three top extraordinary finalists for the award. Second runner-up was Nicole Cleary, a Registration Representative. She was the 2014 third quarter Goodwill Award recipient. Cleary’s positive attitude and genuine smile, along with her outgoing personality with patients and co-workers made her an obvious choice as a finalist.First runner-up was Jessica Insogna, a Radiology Office Rep in Littauer’s Diagnostic Imaging Department. Insogna enjoys working with patients and has been employed by Littauer since 2006. Insogna was the 2014 first quarter Goodwill Employee recognized for her kindness, compassion, and professionalism.Ellsworth was presented with a bouquet of flowers, a plaque, gift certificate, check and a privileged hospital parking spot for a year. Her family was also present for the ceremony. Ellsworth’s family is from Galway and she resides in Mayfield with her fiancé Todd Brown.Photo – 2014 Goodwill Employee of the Year Amy Ellsworth, center, first runner up was Jessica Insogna, left, and Nicole Cleary at right
Darlene Demarest is fourth quarter Goodwill employee Posted on March 25, 2015 by Dakota Pike– Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home announced the 2014 Fourth Quarter Goodwill Employee of the year. Darlene Demarest, a Medical Receptionist from Littauer’s Mayfield Primary and Specialty Care Center was the recipient.“It takes all 1000 employees to make Littauer what we are,” said Mr. Kelly. “Darlene exemplifies Littauer’s values and is the perfect fit for this honor.”Demarest is a 40-year Littauer employee, and is known for her positive attitude. “I love my job, I love my co-workers and I especially love my patients,” said Demarest.Mr. Kelly read stories submitted by her co-workers applauding Demarest’s work ethic, kindness, compassion, and warm smile. In particular, she is instantly able to set patients at ease. “She goes above and beyond for her patients and co-workers daily and has done so for decades,” said a co-worker.Recipients for the award are nominated by NLH employees, providers or patients and submitted to the Goodwill Committee. In a blind format they are selected.Demarest received a plaque and a check along with her special honor.Littauer President and CEO Laurence E. Kelly with 2014 fourth quarter Goodwill Employee Darlene Demarest
A visit from Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Posted on March 25, 2015 by Dakota PikeOn February 9, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, United States Representative, 21st District met with hospital leadership and toured the main campus in Gloversville.Ms. Stafanik said, “I recently had the pleasure of touring and meeting with officials at the Nathan Littauer Hospital. This hospital is doing important work to deliver high quality healthcare to North Country families, and I was very impressed with their facility and staff. In Congress, I look forward to working to advance solutions to increase access to high quality, affordable healthcare, and I was grateful to have the opportunity to discuss challenges to our healthcare system with officials at Nathan Littauer.”
Dr. Najmus Saqib in the news Posted on March 25, 2015 by Dakota PikeLittauer’s Chief of Staff Dr. Najmus Saqib was interviewed by Liz Bishop of CBS6 News Albany in January. He was asked to lend some clarity to the thermography debate. The segment aired January 29, 2015.
WNYT News Channel 13 turns to Littauer for information Posted on February 26, 2015 by Dakota PikeOn Wednesday, Feb. 25, WNYT News Channel 13 news anchor and health reporter Benita Zahn came to Nathan Littauer Hospital to talk to Littauer’s own Dr. Maruthi Sunkara and one of his patients about the new peanut allergy debate. Dr. Sunkara, his young patient, and mother did an incredible job lending clarity to the food allergy discussion. Follow this link to the program segment: http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3717088.shtml?cat=12404 Click here for information about the new peanut study:http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/nioa-sfp022015.php
