Health Matters in NNY
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Samaritan Medical Center Expands Access to Advanced Surgical Care with Addition of Second da Vinci® Surgical System
Advanced, minimally invasive robotic surgery is now more accessible than ever in Northern New York, thanks to Samaritan Medical Center’s million dollar investment into a second da Vinci® robotic Surgical System. For several years, surgeons at Samaritan Medical Center have provided robot-assisted surgical procedures, bringing innovative, highly precise care closer to home. Thousands of local…
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Earn while you learn and build your career with Samaritan
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 when it comes to the future of providing quality care to those who need it,…
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Specialized, Accessible Imaging Services at Samaritan
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 and has made significant investments to bring high-quality imaging talent and technology to the North…
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Safety Tips to Prevent Common Summertime Injuries
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, summer is also the season of injury. In June, July and August, more preventable injuries…
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Summer Skin Care Tips from the Experts: Samaritan Dermatology & Mohs Surgery
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 be tempting to spend all day outdoors enjoying the warm weather, your skin will thank…
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Samaritan recognizes mental health awareness month
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 event shines a light on the often overlooked but critically important aspects of our mental…
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With Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York, Samaritan provides life-saving services for local families
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 $8.5 billion in donations, the initiative is helping member hospitals to locally fund what is…
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Let Samaritan help with your colorectal health
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 numbers. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in both men…
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Samaritan is committed to cardiac care
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 among men and women. It’s an issue that’s not going away—but one we can raise…
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At Samaritan, making a difference is the job
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 better accommodate a modern world; and most importantly, the need to be part of a…