Congressman Paul Tonko Helps Nathan Littauer Announce Green Initiatives

Hospital Strives to Be a Green Neighbor

GLOVERSVILLE, NY (04/13/2009)(readMedia)-- Hospitals are not traditionally thought of as a green neighbor. Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home would like to change that. Housed within a 40 year-old building, the hospital has been instituting eco-friendly practices for many years. Congressman Paul Tonko will be on hand and will speak as Nathan Littauer Hospital announces their green practices, and their hospital-wide efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. In preparation for Earth Day, the hospital has compiled some of their earth friendly practices and will release components of a year-long program to improve their green efforts at the hospital.

A presentation, given by hospital officials, followed by comments by Congressman Tonko will be provided to board members and the media Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 10:45. All media is welcome. Questions will be welcomed.

WHO:

Nathan Littauer Hospital and Congressman Paul Tonko
WHAT:

A presentation about Nathan Littauer Hospital's green practices in preparation for Earth Day. The hospital hopes other organizations can benefit from some of their energy reducing findings and techniques.
WHEN: Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 10:45AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Board Room
99 East State Street
Gloversville, New York 12068
NOTES:

The event will be held in the hospital's board room. Photographs welcomed, board room is small with bright, natural lighting. Congressman Paul Tonko will be speaking.