January 2025 OWL Award Recipients

Published on: March 17, 2025

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its outstanding workers in long term care (OWL) Award recipients for January 2025.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Jessica Frazier at Samaritan Summit Village and Housekeeper Heidi Doolittle at Samaritan Keep Home won the OWL Award for their respective facilities.

Frazier was nominated for the OWL Award by a family member of a resident who expressed sincere appreciation for Frazier’s continued care, kindness, and respect.

Doolittle was nominated for the OWL Award by a fellow caregiver who said:  

“She is always willing to help anyone in need and does so with such compassion and empathy. She is personable and a stellar environmental services employee.”

Frazier and Doolittle were presented with certificates and tokens of appreciation during recognition ceremonies at their respective facilities.

These awards will continue to be presented throughout the year, and nominations can be submitted by patients, families, or colleagues at any time. To make a nomination or to learn more about the Samaritan DAISY, BEE, and OWL Awards, visit www.samaritanhealth.com/daisy-bee.

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Pictured here, from left to right, are January 2025 OWL awardees Jessica Frazier, CNA, and Heidi Doolittle, EVS.

About Samaritan’s Long Term Care Services Caregivers at Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home provide round-the-clock skilled nursing care and significant assistance with the activities of daily life. Nursing homes have nursing staff on duty 24 hours a day to help individuals meet their daily physical, social and psychological needs. A licensed physician supervises each resident’s care and therapy, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy are available to provide rehabilitation services. Samaritan Summit Village also offers Assisted Living with six neighborhoods and apartments that are comfortable, functional, and safe. This facility is for those who need a little extra help while continuing an independent lifestyle.