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Health Matters in NNY is a Samaritan Health online blog that provides our community with quality health and wellness information in an accessible format online. Samaritan has many knowledgeable and compassionate caregivers who want to share vital healthcare information with patients, residents, and families. We welcome you to the blog and encourage you to read and seek further resources and information if you are interested.

 

Earn while you learn and build your career with Samaritan

September 5, 2024

It’s no secret that there is a shortage in the workforce, and now – more than ever - is the time for jobseekers to consider caring for their community while improving their career. Investing in dedicated healthcare professionals is critical...

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Specialized, Accessible Imaging Services at Samaritan

August 7, 2024

Medical imaging is a crucial aspect of healthcare. CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, X-rays and other technologies allow healthcare professionals to diagnose conditions accurately, plan surgeries effectively, and monitor the progress of treatments. Samaritan Health understands the power of medical imaging...

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Safety Tips to Prevent Common Summertime Injuries

July 1, 2024

Summer is the season of fun. Warmer, longer days bring us together for pool parties, campfires, barbecues and road trips. Children get a break from school, families take vacations, and more time is spent outdoors in the sun. Unfortunately, however,...

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Summer Skin Care Tips from the Experts: Samaritan Dermatology & Mohs Surgery

June 6, 2024

June is here, and with it come the first days of summer. This long-awaited season is a welcome change in the North Country, offering a break from the dark, chilly and wet conditions that begin our year. While it can...

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Samaritan recognizes mental health awareness month

May 1, 2024

Do you treat your mental health with the same care and attention as you do your physical health? It’s a simple yet important question to consider, especially as we enter Mental Health Awareness Month. Observed every May, this nationwide recognition...

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With Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York, Samaritan provides life-saving services for local families

April 15, 2024

More than 40 years ago, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals was founded with a simple goal in mind: Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. Within 170 children’s hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada, and with the help of more than...

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Let Samaritan help with your colorectal health

March 6, 2024

This year, the American Cancer Society estimates the occurrence of 106,590 new cases of colon cancer (54,210 in men and 52,380 in women) and nearly 46,220 new cases of rectal cancer (27,330 in men and 18,890 in women). These are large...

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Samaritan is committed to cardiac care

February 15, 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every five deaths in the U.S. is from heart disease. That’s nearly 700,000 lives lost annually to a disease that continues to be the leading cause of death...

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At Samaritan, making a difference is the job

January 16, 2024

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, individuals are now changing jobs — or more appropriately, careers and industries — more than ever before. Among their top reasons for switching are pursuit of a more suitable work-life balance; scheduling to...

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Build Better Habits with Samaritan’s Healthy Lifestyles

November 24, 2023

It’s no surprise that those who live healthier lives can live longer—but how much longer?  Depending on where you look or what you read, you’ll find studies that have found individuals who exercise regularly, maintain a healthy diet, and don’t...

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Early Screenings and Advanced Procedures Lead Samaritan’s Lung Care

November 24, 2023

According to the American Cancer Society, more people die of lung cancer per year than those from breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined.  Concerning diagnoses, final estimates for new lung cancer cases in the U.S. hover around 234K by the...

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At Samaritan, women’s wellness remains a top priority 

November 21, 2023

In 2020, nearly 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer, surpassing lung cancer as the most common cancer endured by American women.   These are staggering numbers to consider, as is the statistic that, according to the Breast Cancer Research...

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Samaritan sets regional standard for maternity care  

November 21, 2023

According to numbers recently detailed in the American Journal of Managed Care, inadequate prenatal care continues to be a problem for hospitals across the U.S. Despite spending the most on healthcare amongst its high-income country peers, there continues to be...

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