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February 2024 OWL Award Recipients

March 18, 2024

Watertown, NY—Samaritan Keep Home and Samaritan Summit Village are pleased to announce the OWL award recipients for February 2024. The outstanding workers in long-term care (OWL) award recognizes exemplary staff who support the residents, their families, and the caregivers at...

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Samaritan to Host Dinner to Recognize Physicians: Dr. Karl J. Komar to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

March 14, 2024

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center will host its tenth Physician Recognition Dinner on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This event, supported by the Samaritan Medical Center Medical Executive Committee and Samaritan Foundation, is held annually on or around National Doctors’...

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Kinney Drugs and Kinney Drugs Foundation Make Investment to Improve Mental Health Services Across the Region

March 13, 2024

Watertown, NY - The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York is pleased to announce the generous support of Kinney Drugs and the Kinney Drugs Foundation in expanding mental health treatment services and physical space within Samaritan Medical Center....

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Samaritan Announces Mask-Optional in Most Locations

March 8, 2024

Watertown, NY – As of March 8, 2024,  most Samaritan locations will be mask-optional for all staff, patients, and visitors under certain criteria. This decision comes after closely watching transmission levels of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, declining COVID-19 hospitalization and...

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Samaritan Keep Home Welcomes Residents from Clifton-Fine Hospital

March 1, 2024

Watertown, NY – On January 31, nine residents entered the Samaritan Keep Home, their new residence, for the first time. A reception team greeted the incoming residents, and their former caretakers from Clifton-Fine Hospital in Star Lake were on hand to...

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Samaritan Summit Village to host Senior Living Seminar

March 1, 2024

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Summit Village, 22691 Campus Dr, is hosting a Senior Living Seminar on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The seminar is free and open to anyone planning or helping to plan senior...

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Samaritan Auxiliary’s 22nd Annual One Night, One Diamond

February 28, 2024

Watertown, NY - Samaritan Auxiliary’s One Night, One Diamond will be held Saturday, March 23 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at The Peak (formerly The Commons) on Fort Drum. Attendees will experience old Hollywood glamour and walk the red carpet to enjoy...

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September, October, November, and December 2023 DAISY®️ and BEE Award Recipients

February 28, 2024

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for September, October, November, and December 2023. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Samaritan Health Community Information: Communication Issues with Cellular Carriers

February 22, 2024

Samaritan Health is aware of communication issues with some cellular carriers. For patients pending information on upcoming surgical or interventional radiology procedures or appointments - the following information is available if the patient does not receive a call from Samaritan...

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Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York Names 2024 Champion

February 20, 2024

Watertown, NY --- Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Northern New York is pleased to announce 6-year-old Sophia O’Connor of Carthage as its 2024 Champion. Each year, 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the country identify a champion in their community...

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January 2024 OWL Award Recipients

February 9, 2024

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Keep Home and Samaritan Summit Village are pleased to announce the OWL award recipients for January 2024, the first recipients of this new award. The outstanding workers in long term care (OWL) award recognizes exemplary staff...

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Samaritan Adds Cardiology Practice to Its Network

February 7, 2024

Samaritan is pleased to announce the recent addition of cardiology services under the Samaritan Medical Practice umbrella.  Samaritan Cardiology, formerly Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, will remain at its current location with the same providers, Dr. James Willis and...

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July and August 2023 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

February 2, 2024

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for July and August 2023. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members...

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Samaritan Auxiliary Hosts Grand Opening and Naming Celebration of Medical Center Coffee Shop

Watertown, New York - The Samaritan Auxiliary hosted a grand opening and naming celebration of its new coffee shop located inside the main entrance of the Samaritan Medical Center on February 1, 2024. The original coffee shop location, across from...

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Samaritan Medical Center President/CEO Thomas H. Carman Elected Board Chair of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS)

January 19, 2024

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan is proud to announce that Thomas H. Carman, president and CEO, has been elected as the 2024 board of trustees chair for the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). Carman’s one-year term began on January...

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Samaritan Health (All Locations) to Require Facemasks as of January 19, 2024

January 18, 2024

WATERTOWN, NY – There is an uptick in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory illnesses throughout the state. Following a recommendation by the New York State Department of Health, all Samaritan Health locations will now require facemasks in all patient care...

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Weather-related updates – January 17, 2024

January 17, 2024

At this time most Samaritan clinics, offices, and services are open and seeing patients as planned during this weather event.All outpatient labs, testing services, and imaging scans through the hospital's Registration area will close at 4:30 p.m. to patients. Plastic Surgery is...

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Samaritan Offices and Services Delayed Due to Power and Weather-related Issues – January 10-11, 2024

January 10, 2024

Update - Thursday, January 11, 2024, 6:52 a.m. - Samaritan locations have had power restored and will see patients as scheduled:Samaritan Medical Center (hospital - this includes the surgical services and all outpatient appointments), Walker Center for Cancer Care, Watertown...

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Samaritan Medical Center Recognized for Higher-Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care

January 4, 2024

The expanded Blue Distinction® Centers for Maternity Care Program aims to provide patients with higher-quality care, with a goal of reducing preventable or treatable pregnancy-related complications. WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has been designated as a Blue Distinction Centers+...

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Samaritan Introduces Volunteer Service Award

December 19, 2023

WATERTOWN, NY - At Samaritan, we have volunteers who serve at the hospital, long term care facilities, special events, off-site offices, and on various boards of our respective entities. Initiated in 2023, HIVE (Helpful Indeed - Volunteering Excellence) Award is...

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Samaritan Welcomes Twelve New Physicians in 2023

December 8, 2023

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan recognized and welcomed twelve new physicians at its annual New Physician Reception, held Tuesday, November 14. The reception honors those physicians who have joined the medical staff in the last 12 months. The event, held at Samaritan...

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Samaritan Medical Center (Hospital) Returns to Facemasks-Required

November 29, 2023

There is an uptick in COVID positivity cases at the hospital among inpatients and emergency department patients, as well in the community overall. Following our Infection Prevention source control policy, Samaritan Medical Center (the hospital), including the Walker Center for...

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Local Families To Benefit From 23rd Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon

November 29, 2023

Watertown, NY - The 23rd Annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Radiothon was held November 1-3, 2023 and raised over $120,000 to help children throughout the North Country.  Each year, Community Broadcasters’ stations The Border 106.7 and 94 Rock fill the...

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Samaritan Receives Jefferson County Nonprofit COVID Recovery Grant

November 28, 2023

Watertown, NY – In October, Samaritan Medical Center received an award notification for $150,000 from the Jefferson County Nonprofit COVID Recovery Program stewarded by the Northern New York Community Foundation.  The program was made possible through $1 million in funding...

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Samaritan Highlights National Injury Prevention Day

November 16, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is in the process of applying for Level III Adult Trauma Center Designation through the New York State Department of Health.  As part of this initiative, we are prepared to treat and stabilize trauma...

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Walker Center for Cancer Care Temporarily Returns to Masks-Required

November 8, 2023

As announced on October 25, 2023, most Samaritan locations are using an outbreak approach to mandatory facemask use. Visitors, patients, and employees may be asked to mask in various locations if there is an outbreak in that specific location. At...

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Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $28 Million for Quality Improvements

November 3, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan was among eight Utica/Rome/North Country Region hospitals awarded quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of their 2022 Hospital Performance Incentive Program.   Samaritan is appreciative of the support from Excellus BCBS to ensure...

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Samaritan Thanks Community for Support During Water Loss

October 31, 2023

A disaster can bring out the best in a team, a community, and partners. Teams become closer, and new bonds are formed. This past water crisis in the City of Watertown was a considerable challenge for Samaritan, yet in every...

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Samaritan to Return to Mask-Optional in Most Locations

October 25, 2023

Watertown, NY – For weeks Samaritan’s infection prevention team has been researching facemask guidelines from other facilities and discussing with leadership to determine if Samaritan should make a change to its source control guidelines. After thorough consideration of risks associated...

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Samaritan Locations Impacted by City of Watertown Water Main Break

October 19, 2023

Monday, October 23, 2023 Update:The City of Watertown boil water notice has been officially lifted this afternoon. Samaritan locations are following strict protocol from the New York State Department of Health to ensure we are flushing our water systems and...

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Rededication of Memorial Garden at Thompson Park Honoring Perinatal Grief

October 11, 2023

Watertown, NY – After more than a year of gardening work and memories resurfacing, the Baby Memorial Garden at Thompson Park has been renewed. It is now properly marked with a plaque identifying its purpose, which started over 30 years...

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Samaritan’s Pilot Emergency Nurse Residency Program sees Success with recent Graduate

October 11, 2023

Watertown, NY – On September 14, Sarah Wallace, RN, was the first to complete the Samaritan Medical Center Emergency Nurse Residency Program.  “The main reason for my participation in the Emergency Nurse Residency Program stems from the love for emergency...

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Samaritan Announces Apogee Hospitalist Group Recipient of Program of the Year Award

October 10, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is proud to announce that its contracted hospitalist group, Apogee Physicians, led by Dr. Asim Kichloo, program director, recently won the “Program of the Year” award. Apogee is the largest Hospitalist group in the...

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Local Bikers Raise $15,500 for Children’s Miracle Network of NNY

October 5, 2023

Adams, NY -- The Azz Dogz-Northern Chapter, a motorcycle group that meets at the Adams Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), holds various events each year to raise funds for a local charity. They selected Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Expansion of Emergency Department Behavioral Health Secure Unit

September 21, 2023

Watertown, NY - Samaritan’s emergency department (ED) will undergo a construction project to expand and enhance the care of psychiatric patients within the secure behavioral health unit (BHU).  The expansion is needed as the average daily census of patients has...

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Samaritan Summit Village to host Senior Living Seminar

September 19, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Summit Village, 22691 Campus Dr, is hosting a Senior Living Seminar on Wednesday, October 18, from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The half-day seminar is free and open to anyone planning or helping to plan senior...

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Samaritan Home Health has earned the 2022 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Patient Satisfaction Award

September 5, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Home Health has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022...

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Samaritan Health System Announces Return to Required Face Mask Use in All Facilities

August 31, 2023

Watertown, NY – Based on an increase in COVID-19 positivity metrics Samaritan has made the cautious decision to require masking in all locations for staff, patients, and visitors until further notice. This decision comes from seeing an increase in positive...

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Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Announced

August 28, 2023

Watertown, New York --- Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Susan Peters Scholarship. The 2023 scholarships awardees were Joseph Donoghue and Maegan Castle. Joseph is a Registered Nurse in...

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Samaritan Health Starting System-Wide Point of Service Co-Payment Collection

August 24, 2023

Watertown, NY - Samaritan Health System is implementing a point of service co-payment collection in all its outpatient locations and services starting immediately. This means that Samaritan will collect co-payments for each outpatient service at the time of their visit....

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May and June 2023 DAISY® and BEE Awards Recipients

August 9, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for May and June 2023. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members...

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North Country Festival of Trees Ramps Up for Holiday Season

August 8, 2023

Watertown, NY – A North Country Festival of Trees will once again kick off the holiday season offering an online tree auction from Friday, November 24 – Sunday, December 3, 2023 and public viewing November 24 - 28, and November...

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Samaritan Announces Mask-Optional Emergency Department and Walker Center for Cancer Care

July 11, 2023

Watertown, NY – On July 11, 2023, the remaining Samaritan departments will now be mask-optional for all staff, patients, and visitors under certain criteria. This decision comes after closely watching transmission levels of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, declining COVID-19...

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Samaritan Announces Changes to Visitation

June 26, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan recognizes the benefits to our patients through visitation. With the decrease in COVID-19 cases in the community, we have increased the opportunities for visitation to those who are inpatients of the hospital.   As of Monday,...

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Two Samaritan Medical Center Surgeons Reach 500th Robotic Surgery Milestone

June 19, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center announces the achievement of a significant milestone for two of its general surgeons who perform robotic surgery with the da Vinci Xi system. Dr. Eduardo Barayuga and Dr. Daniel Bryden each completed their 500th...

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Samaritan Keep Home Mask-Optional for Most Residents, Visitors, and Staff

June 16, 2023

Watertown, NY – On June 16, 2023, Samaritan Keep Home became a mask-optional facility for all staff, residents, and visitors under certain criteria. Samaritan Keep Home can now safely offer a mask-optional environment in the facility because they have no...

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March and April 2023 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

June 16, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for March and April 2023. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members...

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Samaritan Summit Village Announces Mask-Optional for Most Residents, Visitors, and Staff

June 8, 2023

Watertown, NY – On June 5, 2023, Samaritan Summit Village became a mask-optional facility for all staff, residents, and visitors under certain criteria. Summit Village now safely offers a mask-optional environment in many areas, however if there is a local...

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Nurse Practitioner (NP) Scholarships Applications Available

June 2, 2023

Watertown, New York --- Applications are now being accepted for the sixth annual Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship. A retired nurse from Samaritan Medical Center established a scholarship through the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to advance...

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Samaritan Summit Village to host Senior Living Seminar

May 31, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Summit Village, 22691 Campus Dr, is hosting a Senior Living Seminar on Thursday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to anyone planning or helping to plan senior care....

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Samaritan Receives Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Health and Wellness Award

May 19, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has received an Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Health and Wellness Award in the amount of $9,942.81 for its Cancer Pathology Quality Improvement program to fund a new Compound Microscope and a C-Mount Camera Port. This...

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Samaritan Medical Center Foundation opens Online Auction for the 26th Annual Thousand Islands Golf Classic

May 17, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York will host the 26th annual Thousand Islands Golf Classic event on Thursday, June 8, and Friday, June 9, 2023. The presenting sponsor is the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...

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Samaritan Unveils Newly Expanded Ear, Nose & Throat Specialty Clinic

May 9, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center unveiled its newly expanded Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialty clinic with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on Friday, May 5, 2023.  The clinic, previously located on the second floor of the...

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Samaritan Announces Mask-Optional Health System for Most Patients, Visitors, and Staff

May 5, 2023

Watertown, NY – On May 5, 2023, the majority of Samaritan facilities will now be mask-optional for all staff, patients, and visitors under certain criteria. This decision comes after closely watching Community Transmission levels which remain at moderate, COVID hospitalization...

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Preliminary Discussions with City of Watertown Planning Board

April 28, 2023

We are aware of the recent news that Samaritan provided a proposal to the City of Watertown Planning Board with the preliminary idea to construct a new building on our property. However, there is some confusion on this process. Samaritan...

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Samaritan Celebrates February 2023 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

April 11, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for February 2023. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Announces Secure Online Access to Medical Scans and Images

April 6, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center announces the implementation of a free, secure, and convenient process for patients to obtain online access to medical scans and images, effective April 3, 2023. When a patient has imaging/radiology testing done at any...

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Samaritan Announces Expanded Inpatient Visitation Hours

April 3, 2023

Watertown, NY – After careful consideration, and because the COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain stable, Samaritan Medical Center announces an update to visitation hours. As of Monday, April 3, 2023, Medical/Surgical (inpatient) Units, Intensive Care Unit, and Progressive Care Unit patients...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Changes to Outpatient Pre-Surgical COVID-19 Testing Requirement and Closure of Drive-Up Testing Site Location

March 28, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center will no longer require COVID-19 testing prior to outpatient surgical procedures effective Saturday, April 1, 2023, in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidance.  Exceptions to this are surgical patients scheduled to...

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Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living Receives New York State EQUAL Grant

March 21, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living received a $21,000 grant through New York State's EQUAL (Enhancing the Quality of Adult Living) program. The purpose of this specialty program is to enhance both residents’ quality of care and life...

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Long Term Care Projects Funded by 25th Thousand Islands Golf Classic

March 20, 2023

Watertown, NY – Two projects to improve safety and quality-of-life for Keep Home residents are complete thanks to funding from Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York. Beth Fipps, VP, Foundation and Community Services, said, “Samaritan Foundation is proud...

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Samaritan Celebrates January 2023 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

March 6, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for January 2023. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Auxiliary’s 21st Annual One Night, One Diamond on March 25, 2023 at Fort Drum focuses on BioFire modules for Samaritan Laboratory and supporting the Hologic Breast PACS System

February 28, 2023

Watertown, New York - Samaritan Auxiliary’s One Night, One Diamond is being held on Saturday, March 25 from 6:00-11:00pm at The Commons on Fort Drum again this year.  Tickets are $215 per couple, which includes dinner, dancing to the popular band...

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Samaritan Medical Center Foundation Announces Dates for the 26th Annual Thousand Island Golf Classic

February 24, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York will host the 26th annual Thousand Islands Golf Classic event on Thursday & Friday, June 8th & 9th, 2023. The presenting sponsor is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local...

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Samaritan to Host Dinner to Recognize Physicians

February 20, 2023

Dr. Maja Lundborg-Gray to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award Watertown, New York ----- Samaritan Medical Center will be hosting its ninth Physician Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. This event, supported by the Samaritan Medical Center Medical Executive Committee and...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Change to COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Site Hours of Operation

February 15, 2023

Watertown, NY - The Samaritan Drive-Up Testing Site, located at the Samaritan Health and Wellness Plaza at 1575 Washington Street in Watertown, will change its hours of operation effective Friday, February 17, 2023.  The change is due to a change...

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Mandatory Face Masks Remain at all Samaritan Locations as directed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance

February 13, 2023

Samaritan Health still enforces mandatory mask use in all of its facilities.  The New York State Department of Health announced that the state is no longer requiring mandatory face mask use in the healthcare setting (i.e., facilities or entities regulated...

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Samaritan Celebrates December 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

February 10, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for December 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Celebrates November 2022 DAISY®️ and BEE Award Recipients

January 20, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for November 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Benefits from Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s Support to the Graduate Medical Education Program

January 10, 2023

Samaritan's Graduate Medical Education program was enhanced after continued advocacy efforts by Congresswoman Stefanik. "The importance of Medicare-funded residency slots to us here in Watertown and across the North Country cannot be understated. Congresswoman Stefanik's successful efforts advocating to increase...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Change in Emergency Support Persons

January 9, 2023

Watertown, NY – After careful consideration, and because the COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain stable, Samaritan Medical Center announces an update to the visitation policy for Emergency Department Support Persons. As of Monday, January 9, 2023, Emergency Department patients may designate...

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Walker Center for Cancer Care Announces Opening of Second Linear Accelerator

December 29, 2022

Watertown, NY – The Walker Center for Cancer Care announces the opening of a second linear accelerator (LINAC) to its Radiation Oncology services.  The additional LINAC system will allow for greater access to this personalized, precise radiation therapy in a...

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Samaritan Celebrates October 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients 

December 29, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for October 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Community Information: Samaritan Health Weather Updates

December 27, 2022: Samaritan Medical Oncology Services will be closed tomorrow, December 28. At this time, the two following clinics are closed today, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, due to weather-related issues: Walker Center for Cancer Care: Medical Oncology ServicesLeRay Family...

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Community Information: Closings Due to Weather and Holiday Hours

December 30, 2022: Please be advised that Samaritan clinics and medical practices will be closed on January 2nd in observance of the Holiday. This includes all Family Health Centers - Adams, Cape Vincent, Clayton, Evans Mills, and Watertown-Plaza, and Services...

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Samaritan Welcomed 17 New Physicians in 2022

November 22, 2022

Watertown, N.Y. – The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed many facets of healthcare, but it did not deter the tenacity of the incredible Medical Staff and recruitment team at Samaritan to bring highly-trained physicians to this community. Samaritan was once again,...

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Community Information: Closings Due to Weather

November 18, 2022

Watertown, NY - Please be advised that the following Samaritan clinics and offices will be closing at 2:00 pm on 11/18: All Primary Care offices - Adams, Clayton, LeRay, and Watertown Plaza locationsLab and Imaging centers - Watertown Plaza and...

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Local Families to Benefit from 22nd Annual CMN Radiothon

November 11, 2022

Watertown, NY --- The 22nd Annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Radiothon was held November 2-4, 2022 and raised a record $155,219 to help children throughout the North Country. 2022 check presentation at the Community Broadcasters station in Watertown. Pictured here,...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Practical Nurse Community Sponsorship Program

November 4, 2022

 Watertown, NY – After months of collaborative planning, Samaritan is excited to announce a new partnership with Jefferson-Lewis BOCES to offer financial sponsorships for nurses who wish to further their careers.  The 10-month practical nursing program is offered at the...

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Samaritan Celebrates September 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for September 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan sees Impact to Patients through Telehealth Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program 

November 1, 2022

Watertown, NY - Samaritan Home Health launched its telehealth Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in February 2022 and has seen positive impacts for patients participating with congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.   Samaritan Home Health Director of Patient Services,...

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Samaritan Celebrates August 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

October 4, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for August 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Celebrates July 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

September 1, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for July 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Hope Grows Here event slated for Samaritan Cancer Services patients

August 29, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Cancer Services through the Walker Center for Cancer Care and Women’s Wellness are hosting an event for cancer patients and their caregivers. The special celebration of hope will take place on Saturday, September 17, from 1-4...

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MAKO Name a Robot Contest Concludes

August 25, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce that after a lengthy search to name our Mako SmartRobotics™ system, we have found the perfect fit! We received five suggestions for a version of the name SAMMIE. Dr. David...

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Imaging and Lab Center on Coffeen St. Temporary Closure

August 23, 2022

Samaritan’s Imaging and Lab Center, located on Coffeen St. adjacent to Watertown Urgent Care, will be closed Wednesday, August 24 as we continue to have a staffing shortage for this service.  Once we can safely re-open, we will notify the public. ...

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Samaritan to hold a Healthcare Hiring Event

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Health is inviting motivated individuals to attend its healthcare hiring event. Learn more about starting your career in healthcare in the following areas: food service, laundry/housekeeping, patient registration, clinic office support, lab assistants, and training to...

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Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Awardees Announced

August 8, 2022

Watertown, New York - Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship. The 2022 scholarship awardees are Desiree Fuller and Daniel Ladouceur. The Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship...

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Samaritan Celebrates June 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

July 25, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for June 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Announces Online Scheduling for Mammogram Screening Appointments

July 8, 2022

Watertown, NY - Samaritan recently launched an online scheduling tool for patients to self-schedule their mammography screenings at Samaritan’s Women’s Wellness and Breast Care office, located at 1575 Washington Street. Patients can visit www.samaritanhealth.com/mammogram to use the online scheduling tool...

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Samaritan to hold a Healthcare Hiring Event

June 22, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Health is inviting motivated individuals to attend its healthcare hiring event. Learn more about starting your career in healthcare in the following areas: food service/cook, laundry/housekeeping, patient registration, clinic office support, lab assistant/phlebotomist, and training to...

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Samaritan Celebrates May 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

June 22, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for May 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Change in Visitation

June 20, 2022

Watertown, NY – After careful consideration, and because the COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain stable, Samaritan Medical Center announces an update to the visitation policy. As of Monday, June 20, 2022, Medical/Surgical (inpatient) Units, Intensive Care Unit, and Progressive Care Unit...

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Robin Turns One

June 13, 2022

We are thrilled to share Robin Compo's first birthday photos sent to us directly by his proud parents, Erin and Nate. But don't let his sweet smiles fool you. This boy is a fighter and a NICU graduate.  Born in...

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Samaritan Offers Carpal Tunnel Open House

June 6, 2022

Watertown, New York – Community members will have an opportunity to discuss carpal tunnel surgery with Dr. Brian Zafonte, Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Samaritan Medical Center, on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Dr. Zafonte completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at...

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Samaritan Celebrates Employees at Annual Service Awards Banquet

June 3, 2022

WATERTOWN, NY – On May 16, Samaritan celebrated its employees who reached twenty-years-in-service or more milestones in 2021 with a dinner and awards reception at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event served as the kick-off for Samaritan Experience Week, during...

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Hospice of Jefferson County Announces STAR Center Transition and Relocation to Samaritan Medical Center at the Walker Center for Cancer Care Facility

June 2, 2022

Jefferson County, June 2022 – STAR Center for Symptom Treatment and Relief will be closing its office on Washington Street in Watertown on June 30, 2022. The palliative care clinic will relocate to the Walker Center for Cancer Care under...

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Nurse Practitioner (NPs) Scholarships Applications are Available

May 31, 2022

Watertown, New York --- Applications are now being accepted for the fifth annual Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship. A retired nurse from Samaritan Medical Center established a scholarship through the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to advance...

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NA Training Program Graduates its first class of 2022

May 25, 2022

Watertown, NY: The first class of Samaritan's Nursing Assistant (NA) Training Program of 2022 received the graduation certificate during a brief ceremony held in the conference room in the hospital. Ten students completed the six weeks program offered by Samaritan....

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Samaritan Medical Center Recertified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center

May 24, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has recertified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, which we are proud to announce during National Stroke Awareness Month. The certification recognizes health care organizations that provide clinical programs across...

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Samaritan Celebrates April 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

May 18, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for April 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Lauded for Safe, Quality Care for Delivering Mothers

April 26, 2022

WATERTOWN, NY — Samaritan Medical Center is proud to announce it has received the New York State Obstetric Hemorrhage Project’s 2021 Quality Improvement Award. This award recognizes the hospital's dedicated work to meet the project's goal of assessing at least...

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Samaritan Launches Online Organ Donor Registration Form in Honor of National Donate Life Month

April 18, 2022

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is helping to create a culture of donation in our state by adding the New York State Donate Life Registry’s enrollment form to its website, making it easier than ever for the public to...

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Samaritan Celebrates March 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

April 14, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for March 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Change in Visitation

April 4, 2022

Watertown, NY – After careful consideration, and because the COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain stable, Samaritan Medical Center announces a two-person, per patient, per day visitation policy for the following inpatient populations: Medical, Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, and Progressive Care Unit...

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Samaritan Celebrates February 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

March 23, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for February 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award...

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Jan K. Turcotte, MD Set to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

March 16, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center will host its eighth Annual Physicians’ Recognition event on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, honoring Jan K. Turcotte, MD, with the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.  Due to the COVID pandemic, this special occasion was postponed in...

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Samaritan Auxiliary’s 20th Annual “ONE NIGHT, ONE DIAMOND” will recognize and honor all our Samaritan Caregivers and the purchase of equipment for Samaritan

March 14, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Auxiliary’s 20th Annual “One Night, One Diamond” will be celebrated virtually honoring all Samaritan Staff on Saturday, March 26th at 7pm. Proceeds from the 2022 One Night, One Diamond event will purchase an ultraviolet disinfection device...

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Limited Visitation and Support Persons Allowed as COVID Cases/Hospitalizations Decrease

February 28, 2022

Watertown, NY – Limited visitation and support persons has been announced beginning Monday, February 28, 2022.  Masks continue to be required to protect patients, staff, support persons, and visitors. After months of careful consideration, Samaritan has determined it is now...

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NYS Approved FREE Coronavirus PCR Testing to End at Samaritan’s Drive-up Location

February 24, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center received notification this week that the last day of free NYS-sponsored COVID testing will be Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Samaritan Drive-Up Testing Site, as per the state’s directive.   Samaritan’s Drive-Up Testing...

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Samaritan’s Jan Turcotte, MD, Elected into Healthcare Trustees of New York State

February 17, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce Jan Turcotte, MD, has been elected into the board of governors for Healthcare Trustees of New York State (HTNYS).  Dr. Turcotte is the current chair of the Medical Center Board....

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Samaritan Welcomes New Vice President of Long Term Care

February 3, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Health is pleased to announce that Patrick W. Calli has been selected as its next Vice President of Long Term Care. This position is responsible for oversight of all the Long Term Care Services including Samaritan...

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Samaritan Welcomed 21 New Physicians in 2021

February 2, 2022

WATERTOWN—Despite being another difficult year, with the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, Samaritan welcomed more than 20 new physicians in 2021. Once again, Samaritan was unable to celebrate and welcome its new physicians at the annual New Physician...

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Samaritan Celebrates January 2022 DAISY® and BEE Award Recipients

January 28, 2022

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for January 2022. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award...

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Samaritan Celebrates December 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

January 13, 2022

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for December 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Samaritan Holiday Closures and Hours

December 21, 2021

With the holidays upon us, we want to make our community aware of special hours of operation and closures for many of our clinics and services. Happy Holidays! Holiday Hours & ClosuresThe Samaritan clinics and the Resource Line will be...

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‘Merry and Bright’ Year for the 19th Annual North Country Festival of Trees Event

December 17, 2021

The 19th annual North Country Festival of Trees was held from November 26th – December 4th 2021, benefitting the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation and Watertown Family YMCA. This year’s theme was “Merry and Bright” and it was held at the...

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Samaritan Celebrates November 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

December 7, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for October 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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NYS Approved FREE Coronavirus Testing at Samaritan’s Drive-Up Location

December 4, 2021

WATERTOWN, NY – The New York State Department of Health has partnered with Jefferson County to open a free COVID-19 testing location, as the positivity rate remains high across the region. Samaritan will use its Drive-Up Testing Site, located at 1575...

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Samaritan Health Reaches Wage Agreement with New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)

November 23, 2021

New wage structure addresses changes in North Country market Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Health has reached an agreement with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) to raise wages for its unionized registered nurses (RNs) significantly, by 14%, in light...

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Samaritan Medical Center Awarded Re-Accreditation from The Joint Commission

November 12, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals by demonstrating continuous compliance with its patient safety standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that...

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A North Country Festival of Trees Kicks Off the Holiday Season in Northern New York

November 10, 2021

In-person viewing, online auction are open from Friday, November 26th to December 4th Watertown, NY – A North Country Festival of Trees will once again kick off the holiday season in the North Country, offering an online tree auction and...

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21st Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon Raises $140K

November 9, 2021

Proceeds from three-day fundraiser, hosted by The Border 106.7 and 94Rock, to benefit local kids Watertown, NY – The 21st annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Radiothon was held November 3-5, 2021 and raised $140,563 to help kids in the North...

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Samaritan Celebrates October 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

November 4, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for October 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Local OB/GYN Medical Professionals Recommend COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

October 26, 2021

Statement Echoes National Obstetric Associations’ Assertion that the Vaccine is Safe & Effective Note: This press release was originally published by the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization. WATERTOWN, NY -- Today, Samaritan Medical Center and the Fort Drum OB/GYN...

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Samaritan and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Announce Medical Oncology Partnership

October 18, 2021

Medical oncology at the Walker Center for Cancer Care now clinically affiliated with Roswell Park, providing patients access to the latest in lifesaving medical oncology services Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo,...

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Samaritan Celebrates September 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

October 8, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for September 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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A North Country Festival of Trees Ramps Up for Holiday Season

October 5, 2021

In-person viewing, online auction are open from Friday, November 26th to Saturday, December 4th Watertown, NY – A North Country Festival of Trees will once again kick off the holiday season in the North Country, offering an online tree auction...

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Lewis County Health System Announces Maternity Partnership With Samaritan Medical Center

October 1, 2021

Note: This press release was originally published by the Lewis County Health System. LOWVILLE, NY─ Lewis County Health System is pleased to announce it has partnered with Samaritan Medical Center to help support expecting moms in Lewis County and surrounding...

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Samaritan Celebrates August 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

September 27, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for August 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Community Members Invited to ‘Talk With a Doc’ about COVID-19 Vaccine

September 17, 2021

WATERTOWN – Samaritan Medical Center invites North Country community members to “Talk With a Doc” about the COVID-19 vaccine this weekend. Local doctors will be available via phone from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18th – community members should call...

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Samaritan Foundation Receives Donation of Medi Teddy® IV Bag Covers

August 31, 2021

The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation recently received a donation of 100 Medi Teddy® IV bag covers from Sue Washburn, formerly from Watertown, NY. Sue held a fundraiser for her birthday and purchased the bears with the funds raised. The Medi...

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Samaritan Medical Center to Pause Visitation and Support Persons Due to Recent Increase of COVID-19 Positive Cases in Local Region

August 20, 2021

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is compelled to pause inpatient visitation and support persons in outpatient settings (lab, imaging/radiology tests and more), all Clinics, the Emergency Department and Surgical Services because of the recent increase in positive cases and...

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Samaritan Health Implements Significant Minimum Wage Increase

August 18, 2021

Investment made in response to changing market conditions and to be a leader in the region to support staffing, recruitment and retention efforts at all Samaritan Health facilities Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Health today announced it is adopting a $15.00...

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Samaritan Celebrates July 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

August 5, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for July 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Free New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Testing Program at Samaritan Medical Center Ends

August 2, 2021

Watertown, N.Y. – The New York State Department of Health has ended the free, state-sponsored COVID-19 testing program at Samaritan’s Drive-Up Testing location, 1575 Washington St., Watertown. The state cited marked improvements in public health as the reason for the...

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Samaritan Foundation Awards Two Nurse Practitioner Scholarships

July 30, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship – Desiree Fuller, RN, and Teresa Bednar, RN. Both recipients currently work in Samaritan’s Emergency Department....

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Samaritan Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer

July 28, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Dawe, RN-BC, MN, CNOR, has been selected as its next Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of Clinical Services. She brings more than 25 years of nursing experience...

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Samaritan Celebrates June 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

July 9, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for June 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Samaritan Medical Center Receives 4 out of 5 Stars for Overall Hospital Quality

July 7, 2021

High rating reflects Samaritan’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and quality for its patients Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center has achieved a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in their Overall Hospital Quality Star...

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Samaritan Opens New Community-Based Imaging Center

June 28, 2021

Convenient Location in Health & Wellness Plaza Offers Full Spectrum of Imaging Services Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new community-based imaging facility inside its Health & Wellness Plaza location at 1575...

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Samaritan Medical Center Now Offering Advanced Robotic-Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement with Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics™ System

June 18, 2021

Innovative robotic technology allows orthopedic surgeons to personalize total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement procedures to each patient in the North Country Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is the first hospital in the region to offer robotic-assisted...

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Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Applications Available Through Samaritan Foundation

June 1, 2021

The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 4th annual Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship. Susan Peters, a retired nurse from Samaritan Medical Center, established the scholarship in 2018 through the Samaritan...

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Samaritan Celebrates May 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

May 26, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for May 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Samaritan Celebrates April 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

May 14, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for April 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding...

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Samaritan Welcomes Three New Specialty Practice Physicians

May 13, 2021

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Health is pleased to welcome David C. Gordon, MD, PhD; Elizabeth Mathew, MD; and David J. Newman, MD, to its specialty practices and medical staff. Dr. Gordon will join Samaritan Medical Practice’s Ear, Nose & Throat...

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Samaritan Medical Center Awarded $5,000 to Expand Home Monitoring Program

May 4, 2021

Funds from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Community Health Award will purchase pulse oximeters, allowing certain patients to monitor and manage conditions at home WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has received $5,000 from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Community Health Award to expand...

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Samaritan to Expand Visitation for Inpatients

May 2, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan will expand limited hospital inpatient visitation starting Monday, May 3, 2021. Samaritan is pleased to expand visitors who are important to the care and recovery of our patients as our region's COVID-19 infection rates continue to...

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Samaritan to Expand Visitation and Support Persons

April 25, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan will expand limited hospital inpatient visitation and support persons starting Monday, April 26, 2021. Samaritan is pleased to expand visitors and support persons, who are important to the care and recovery of our patients as our...

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Samaritan Celebrates March 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

April 15, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for March 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan’s Adams Family Health Center Remains Open

April 12, 2021

The Adams Family Health Center is open and lab and x-ray services are still available for all community members. We understand the Adams Urgent Care is now closed, but this is a separate office. We are still open and serving...

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Samaritan Celebrates February 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

April 6, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for February 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Long Term Care Full Visitation Resumed with COVID-19 Precautions

March 26, 2021

Watertown, NY -- On Friday, March 26, Samaritan Health received official notification from the Department of Health (DOH) that full visitation can resume at Samaritan’s Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facility. It is important to note that visitation is allowed...

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Samaritan Welcomes New Chief Information Officer

March 16, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan is pleased to welcome Joel P. Benware, Chief Information Officer (CIO), to Samaritan’s administration and senior leadership team. Benware brings more than 21 years of information technology (IT) experience to the position, including a more than...

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Samaritan Auxiliary’s 19th Annual “ONE NIGHT, ONE DIAMOND” to focus on honoring our Samaritan Healthcare Heroes and the purchase of PPE

March 15, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Auxiliary’s 19th Annual “One Night, One Diamond” will be celebrated virtually in honor of all Samaritan Staff as Our Healthcare Heroes on Saturday, March 27th at 7pm. Proceeds from the 2021 One Night, One Diamond event...

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Samaritan to Allow Limited Hospital Visitation and Emergency Department Support Persons

March 12, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center will re-open limited hospital inpatient visitation starting Monday, March 15, 2021 and Emergency Department (ED) support persons starting Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Both were paused in late October 2020 when COVID-19 infection rates increased...

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Northern Radiology Imaging and Samaritan Medical Center Announce Plans for Samaritan to Purchase Imaging Assets in an Effort to Streamline Patient Access and Provide Continuity of Care

February 26, 2021

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center (SMC) and Northern Radiology Imaging (NRI) announced today SMC will purchase NRI’s Imaging Center assets, which will consolidate and align services in an effort to streamline patient access and enhance the continuity of care...

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Samaritan Welcomed 19 New Physicians in 2020

February 22, 2021

Although the events of 2020 prevented Samaritan from welcoming and celebrating its new physicians at the annual New Physician Reception, we are proud to introduce the following doctors to our community. Nineteen physicians chose to move to the area and...

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Samaritan Medical Center Offers Outpatient Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19

February 19, 2021

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center recently began offering outpatient monoclonal antibody therapy to help COVID-19-positive patients recovering at home and to meet the increased demand for this therapy type. This treatment has shown to work well at minimizing symptoms...

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Individuals with Comorbidities and Underlying Conditions Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

February 16, 2021

This press release was first issued by Jefferson County Public Health on February 12, 2021. Watertown, NY -- On February 5th, Governor Cuomo announced a list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility...

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Samaritan Health Announces Restructuring of Family Health Centers: Cape Vincent Clinic to Reopen April 1; Sackets Harbor and Lacona Clinics to Remain Closed

February 12, 2021

Operational changes to family health centers necessitated by financial impact of the coronavirus and reduced patient volumes Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Health announced today the Cape Vincent Family Health Center will reopen to patients April 1, while the Sackets Harbor...

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Samaritan Uses Technology, Home Health to Monitor At-Home COVID-19 Patients

February 4, 2021

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is piloting a program that allows patients with less severe cases of COVID-19 to recover at home with the help of remote monitoring and follow-up care. When patients arrive at Samaritan’s Emergency Department and...

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Samaritan Celebrates January 2021 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

February 2, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for January 2021. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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North Country Vaccine Point of Dispensing (POD) Update: Week of February 1, 2021

February 2, 2021

The Joint COVID-19 Vaccine Point of Dispensing (POD) Clinic at Jefferson Community College will not be able to offer any new appointments for the public this week due to a lack of available vaccine. The limited amount of vaccine received...

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North Country Vaccine Point of Dispensing (POD) Location Announced

January 29, 2021

Local Region Will Join Forces to Administer Vaccines at Jefferson Community College Joint press release on behalf of: Carthage Area Hospital, Jefferson Community College, Jefferson County Public Health Service, North Country Family Health Center, River Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center, and...

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Children’s Miracle Network of NNY Announces 2021 Champion

January 20, 2021

WATERTOWN, NY – Children’s Miracle Network of NNY is proud to announce Natalie Gondek as the 2021 Local CMN Champion at Samaritan Medical Center. Natalie is the daughter of Marci and Matthew Gondek, of Clayton, NY.   Natalie Gondek, 3, poses with...

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Samaritan Long-Term Care Announces Certified Medical Director Credential

January 14, 2021

Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home are pleased to announce their Medical Director, Dr. Collins F. Kellogg Jr., has been credentialed as a Certified Medical Director in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. This certification comes from the American Board...

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Samaritan Celebrates December 2020 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients

January 12, 2021

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for December 2020. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support...

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Samaritan Medical Center Recognized for Higher Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care

January 5, 2021

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent...

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First COVID-19 Death at Samaritan Long-Term Care Facility

December 28, 2020

Samaritan Health today announced the first COVID-19-related death at one of its two long-term care facilities since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. The resident, who was cared for in Samaritan Summit Village’s skilled nursing facility, first tested...

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Samaritan Health to Open New Orthopedic Practice

December 22, 2020

Samaritan Orthopedics adds to Samaritan Medical Practice’s existing slate of specialty surgical services and creates an additional revenue-generating line of business Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center today announced plans to open a new specialty practice, Samaritan Orthopedics, on January...

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Holiday Hours for Samaritan Outpatient Services

December 21, 2020

Please note: The following Samaritan Health outpatient locations and services will have limited hours during the holiday season. Patients are encouraged to call ahead before visiting any Samaritan location, even if it is not listed below. Please click here for...

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Samaritan Summit Village Reports Two Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

December 13, 2020

On Sunday, December 13, Samaritan Health received notice two residents at Samaritan Summit Village long-term care facility – one in Assisted Living and one in Skilled Nursing – tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first positive case for both...

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Samaritan Long-Term Care Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

December 4, 2020

On Friday, December 4, Samaritan Health received notice a resident at Samaritan Keep Home long-term care facility tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first time a resident of either of Samaritan Health’s two long-term care facilities has tested positive...

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COVID-19 Mass Testing Event to be Held December 7 and 8

December 4, 2020

Samaritan Medical Center, Carthage Area Hospital, Jefferson County Public Health and the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) are hosting a community-wide COVID-19 mass testing event on Monday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 8th. Collectively, these organizations hope...

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COVID-19 Guidelines for Thanksgiving

November 23, 2020

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thanksgiving is a time when many families travel long distances to celebrate together. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect...

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Samaritan Health Announces Second COVID-19-Related Death; Reminds Community of Importance of Adhering to Safety Measures

November 19, 2020

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center announced the second COVID-19-related death in Jefferson County. The patient, an elderly Jefferson County resident with underlying health conditions, acquired COVID-19 in the community and was receiving inpatient care at Samaritan. “We extend our...

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Samaritan Among First in U.S. to Use Innovative Lung Cancer Diagnosis Technology

November 17, 2020

Robotic Bronchoscopy Could Enable Earlier and More-Accurate Diagnosis of Lung Nodules Watertown, NY – A new innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Samaritan Medical Center. Used to view the inside of the lungs...

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20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record

November 16, 2020

Watertown, NY -- The 20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Radiothon -- held November 11-13, 2020 -- set a new fundraising record this year, bringing in $163,400. This is the most ever raised during the event, surpassing last year’s total...

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Samaritan Announces COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Location Change

November 13, 2020

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is changing the COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Site to a more suitable long-term location in anticipation of winter weather. The new location will be at the Samaritan Health & Wellness Plaza, 1575 Washington Street in...

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20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon, Hosted by The Border 106.7 and 94 Rock, Begins Tomorrow

November 10, 2020

Watertown, NY – The 20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon will be held November 11-13, 2020, and hopes to set a fundraising record in honor of its 20th year. DJs Johnny Spezzano from the Border 106.7 and Lance Hale from...

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Regional Hospitals Collaborate for World Stroke Day Oct. 29

October 29, 2020

Samaritan Medical Center, Crouse Health, Mohawk Valley Health System, St. Joseph’s Health, and Upstate University Hospital have joined forces to raise awareness of the signs of stroke and when to seek help in recognition of World Stroke Day, Oct. 29....

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Samaritan Medical Center Pauses Inpatient Visitation and Emergency Department Support Persons Due to Recent Increase of Regional COVID-19 Positive Cases

October 26, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is compelled to pause inpatient visitation and Emergency Department (ED) support persons because of the recent increase in positive cases in the local region. This takes effect today, Monday, October 26, 2020. This is...

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Samaritan Announces All Computer Systems and Applications Have Been Fully Restored; Confirms There Was No Unauthorized Access to or Acquisition of Patient Data

October 6, 2020

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Health announced today it has successfully completed the restoration of all computer systems and applications, and can confirm no patient or employee data was accessed or acquired. Thomas H. Carman, president & chief executive officer, said,...

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Samaritan Auxiliary Awards Pair of Health Career Scholarships

September 25, 2020

Watertown, NY – The Samaritan Auxiliary has awarded two $1,500 scholarships to Samaritan employees who are advancing their education. The first was awarded to Jessica Helm, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Scrub Tech in Samaritan’s Car-Freshner Center for Women and...

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Samaritan Facilities Comply with New Department of Health Guidelines for Long Term Care Visitation

September 17, 2020

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Health is complying with new guidelines from the New York State Department of Health for restricted family visitation at long term care facilities. Below is an outline of the new procedures taking effect September 17, 2020....

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Samaritan’s Walker Center for Cancer Care Adds Innovative Pre-Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer Patients

September 16, 2020

SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Clinically Shown to Help Reduce Risk of Side Effects After Radiation Treatment Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has added a new pre-treatment option for prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. At its Walker Center for Cancer...

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Samaritan Health Announces Restructuring and Other Operational Changes Amid Continued Disruption of Patient Volumes and Revenue Due to COVID-19 Crisis

September 10, 2020

Financial impact of coronavirus pandemic necessitates layoffs of 51 employees, and the reorganization of various departments and services to ensure financial sustainability of region’s largest healthcare system Watertown, N.Y. – As the economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis continues for...

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Computer System Restoration Update

September 7, 2020

Samaritan Health continues to work to restore its computer system after taking it offline as a precaution on July 25 due to security concerns involving malware. Steady progress has been made as we restore our systems and network slowly and...

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Samaritan Medical Center Restores Hospital Electronic Medical Records System Following Malware Attack

August 19, 2020

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has restored its primary hospital Electronic Medical Records (EMR) application, accounting, and payroll systems. The restoration of the hospital EMR will enable hospital staff to resume regular processes for electronic patient registration, hospital scheduling,...

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Samaritan Health Announces First COVID-19-Related Death; Reminds Community of Importance of Adhering to Safety Measures

July 31, 2020

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center announced the first COVID-19-related death in Jefferson County. The patient, an elderly Jefferson County resident with underlying health conditions, acquired COVID-19 in the community and was admitted to Samaritan’s COVID-19 unit for treatment.  “We...

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Samaritan Medical Center Working to Restore Computer System

July 29, 2020

Samaritan Medical Center took its computer system offline on Saturday, July 25, as a precautionary measure after identifying a potential security incident. Samaritan is conducting a full investigation to determine the exact nature and scope of the incident, and working...

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Samaritan Awards First DAISY® and BEE Awards for Extraordinary Care

July 24, 2020

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is proud to announce the first recipients of its newly established DAISY and BEE Awards. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff at the hospital, and the BEE Award honors other...

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Samaritan Summit Village Receives Approval for Limited Visitation

July 21, 2020

Watertown, NY -- Samaritan Summit Village is pleased to announce it has been approved to allow limited visitation for all residents. Guidance for limited nursing home visitation was provided by the New York State Department of Health on July 10,...

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Samaritan Designated a New York State COVID-19 Collection Site

July 13, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has been designated a New York State-sponsored COVID-19 collection site, one of six in the North Country region. The partnership allows Samaritan access to a third-party laboratory service, BioReference, which will process many COVID-19...

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Samaritan Launches Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer

July 8, 2020

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Dermatology is pleased to announce that it now offers Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. It is the only location in Jefferson County to provide this service. A Mohs surgery is typically performed...

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Samaritan Temporarily Suspends Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program

June 30, 2020

Watertown, NY – After a careful evaluation of its outpatient care physical spaces, Samaritan Medical Center has decided to temporarily suspend its Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program, effective immediately. The service has not been operational since mid-March when COVID-19 restrictions were put...

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Panda Express® Donates Thousands of Masks to Samaritan

June 29, 2020

Watertown, NY – As part of its ongoing commitment to support Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals and medical professionals on the front lines, Panda Express® has donated 18,000 single-use surgical masks and 1,920 KN95 particulate respirators to Samaritan Medical Center....

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Updated Entrance: Samaritan Updates Visitor Restrictions to Allow Limited Visitation

June 25, 2020

Update: To accommodate social distancing in our entrances, please know that all inpatient visitors must enter and exit through the Rotunda entrance beginning Friday, June 26, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. There will be dedicated parking in both parking lots off...

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Samaritan Welcomes Two New Dermatology Physician Assistants

June 8, 2020

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Dermatology is pleased to welcome two new Physician Assistants, Amy Lynn Werchinski, MPAS, RPA-C, and Erin Bryant, RPA-C, to the comprehensive physician-led practice. They join Dr. Nathanial Miletta, Dr. Zachary Nahmias, and Dr. Casey Chern, located...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Plans to Resume Elective Inpatient Procedures

June 1, 2020

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center will resume elective inpatient procedures effective June 1 after receiving further guidance from the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH). This news follows the resumption of elective outpatient surgeries and procedures on...

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Samaritan Auxiliary’s 2020 One Night, One Diamond Event Cancelled due to COVID-19 Concerns

May 15, 2020

Samaritan Auxiliary, in an abundance of caution and given the uncertainty of when large groups will be able to congregate again, regretfully announces the cancellation of this year’s One Night, One Diamond event. The event that had been scheduled for...

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Pair of Samaritan Keep Home Staff Members Test Positive for COVID-19

May 14, 2020

On Monday, May 11, Samaritan Health began testing staff and residents for COVID-19 at Samaritan Keep Home long-term care facility, in compliance with a new state directive issued by Governor Cuomo and as part of our ongoing safety efforts. Late...

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Plans to Resume Elective Outpatient Procedures

May 1, 2020

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center received a dose of good news on April 21 when Governor Andrew Cuomo announced hospitals in counties without a significant risk of a COVID-19 surge in the near term can resume elective outpatient surgeries...

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Samaritan Announces Temporary Changes to Clinics and Outpatient Services

April 21, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – In response to changing patient volumes and recent staff furloughs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Samaritan Health has announced temporary changes to its outpatient clinics and services. These changes expand upon a previous consolidation of Samaritan’s Family...

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Samaritan Now Offering Rapid COVID-19 Testing

April 20, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is now offering rapid testing for COVID-19, with results for certain patients available in approximately one hour. Samaritan’s Laboratory began rapid testing on Thursday, April 16th, after acquiring the Cepheid GeneXpert® XVI testing instrument....

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Samaritan Medical Center Announces Staff Furloughs and Management Pay Cuts as COVID-19 Crisis Results in Disruption of Patient Volumes and Revenue at Hospitals Locally, Regionally, and Nationwide

April 17, 2020

Watertown, N.Y. – As the COVID-19 health crisis continues to challenge the healthcare industry, Samaritan Health leadership has made the difficult decision to furlough approximately 10 percent of its employees effective April 17, 2020. In addition, the following drastic measures...

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Samaritan Medical Center to Reopen Renovated Emergency Department Entrance, Temporarily Close Main Entrance

April 16, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) entrance, which has been closed for renovations since late January, will reopen this Friday, April 17, at 7:00 a.m. At the same time, the hospital’s main entrance, which served as the...

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Children’s Miracle Network Partners with Staples to Collect Personal Protective Equipment for Samaritan Medical Center

April 14, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York is proud to join a nationwide partnership between Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Staples US Retail to collect personal protective equipment (PPE) for Samaritan Medical Center. The collaboration, which will...

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Children’s Hospitals Week Continues in Spite of COVID-19

April 7, 2020

Awareness week encourages support for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Northern New York Watertown, NY -- The COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the globe is rapidly changing the way we live. You feel this in your own life. We feel...

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Samaritan Reports First Inpatient Case of COVID-19

April 6, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is reporting its first inpatient case of COVID-19. The patient arrived at the hospital with respiratory problems and, based on symptoms, was tested for COVID-19 and admitted to the hospital. The patient was cared...

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Local Organizations Innovate to Provide Essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Samaritan

March 31, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – With COVID-19 causing a nationwide shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at medical facilities, a group of local manufacturing companies, educational institutions and architects are stepping up to produce face shields for healthcare workers at Samaritan. Face...

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Four Confirmed Jefferson County Resident COVID-19 Cases

March 26, 2020

Today -- March 26, 2020 -- the third and fourth cases of individuals with positive COVID-19 in Jefferson County were confirmed by LabCorp laboratory. The individuals are Jefferson County residents, and are now in mandatory isolation by the Jefferson County...

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What to Expect: Delivering Your Baby at Samaritan During COVID-19 Restrictions

March 24, 2020

Are you getting ready to deliver your baby at Samaritan? Among all the precautionary measures in place to protect our patients and staff from COVID-19, here are some things you should know about delivering your baby: Please use Samaritan's Car-Freshner...

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Samaritan Cancels Some Elective Surgeries

March 20, 2020

For pre-cautionary reasons, Samaritan is following guidance and recommendations from the NYS Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and American College of Surgeons to cancel some elective surgeries and procedures to help preserve supplies, protect patients...

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COVID-19 Donation Guidelines

March 19, 2020

As demand for medical supplies increases during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical providers are facing a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, gowns, gloves and face shields. Many local doctor's offices, long-term care facilities and hospitals are taking...

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Samaritan Primary Care Changes in Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020

Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Samaritan Family Health Centers in Cape Vincent, Lacona and Sackets Harbor will temporarily close and all patients will be seen at the larger nearby Health Centers -- Clayton, Adams, and LeRay, respectively. This precautionary...

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First Confirmed Jefferson County Resident COVID-19 Case

March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020 -- Late today, the first case of an individual with positive COVID-19 in Jefferson County was confirmed by LabCorp laboratory.  The individual is a Jefferson County resident, and the specimen was taken and submitted by the Samaritan...

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Samaritan Auxiliary’s One Night, One Diamond Event to be Postponed

March 13, 2020

In an abundance of caution, we regretfully announce that we are postponing Samaritan Auxiliary’s One Night, One Diamond event.  As we grapple with the concerns and realities of the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, we are mindful of the impact...

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Samaritan Follows Protocol and Tests Patient for COVID-19

March 6, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Update - March 8, 2020 The NYSDOH has informed Jefferson County Public Health that the results for the Samaritan patient tested for COVID-19 were negative. The Jefferson County Public Health Service will end monitoring of the patient today. ...

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Samaritan Inclement Weather Closures: February 28, 2020

February 28, 2020

The following Samaritan outpatient locations are closed or are closing early today due to inclement weather. For all other locations, please call ahead to confirm the location is open. Adams Family Health Center and Lab and X-ray services, Adams, NY...

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Samaritan Auxiliary’s 18th Annual “ONE NIGHT, ONE DIAMOND” focuses on equipment for Mohs Surgery used in skin cancer treatment

February 25, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY -- In the past when faced with a diagnosis of “skin cancer,” those words would often mark the beginning of a long journey with multiple visits to complete surgical treatment. That journey will soon be much easier with...

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Samaritan Medical Center Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries

February 20, 2020

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has selected Samaritan Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety...

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Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $29.3 Million for Quality Improvements

February 20, 2020

Utica, N.Y. – Thirty-six upstate New York hospitals and health centers last year earned $29.3 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program. Since 2005, Excellus BCBS's program...

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Newly Opened Samaritan Facility Earns Aubertine and Currier “Excellence in Construction and Craftsmanship” Award

February 17, 2020

The waiting area of Samaritan's new Women's Wellness and Breast Care. Aubertine and Currier Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors recently received the Northern New York Builders Exchange 2019 Excellence in Construction & Craftsmanship Award for the Samaritan Medical Center Women’s...

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Samaritan President and CEO Thomas Carman Appointed to HANYS Executive Committee

February 15, 2020

Congratulations to Tom Carman, Samaritan President and CEO, for his recent appointment to the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) Executive Committee for 2020. Tom has been on the HANYS board for several years now, advocating for all of...

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Samaritan Medical Center Awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission

February 6, 2020

Samaritan Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Stroke Center Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment...

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Advocate Drum Petition Support

February 1, 2020

Fort Drum is being considered for the stationing of a fourth Army Corps Headquarters. We welcome the opportunity to support an Army Corps Headquarters, along with the Soldiers and Families that will come to the North Country. The North Country...

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Samaritan Medical Center Emergency Department Undergoes Improvements

January 27, 2020

Watertown, NY -- Renovations to Samaritan Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) will begin on Jan. 29, 2020. The upgrades to the ED’s waiting room intake and triage check-in areas will improve patient privacy and enhance the waiting space for the...

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Children’s Miracle Network at Samaritan Selects 2020 Champion

January 24, 2020

Kai Diggs Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Northern New York is pleased to announce Kai Diggs, 6, of Watertown, as its 2020 Champion! Each year, 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the country identify a champion in their community to...

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Samaritan Medical Center Commits to Safe Sleep for Infants

January 20, 2020

Samaritan Medical Center is doing its part to ensure safe sleep for all infants. When an infant is born at Samaritan, staff at our Car-Freshner Center for Women and Children will educate and demonstrate to families the importance of safe...

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Samaritan Medical Center Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Spine Surgery

January 16, 2020

WATERTOWN, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has selected Samaritan Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved...

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Samaritan’s Clayton Family Health Center Closed on January 7, 2020

January 7, 2020

*** CLOSURE NOTICE *** Due to a water issue, the Clayton Family Health Center, located at 909 Strawberry Lane in Clayton, is closed today, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The Clayton Family Health Center anticipates opening tomorrow (1/8/2020) for normal office...

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Samaritan’s Dr. Deana E. Paley Inducted as American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Fellow

January 6, 2020

The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) inducted Samaritan Medical Center’s Deana E. Paley, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive osteopathic surgeon, as a Fellow (FACOS) in October 2019. The designation of Fellow is determined by recognition of a doctor’s board...

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Samaritan Welcomes Eight New Physicians

December 30, 2019

WATERTOWN – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to welcome Nathanial R. Miletta, MD; Casey M. Chern, MD; Sara L. Cederstrand, MD; Agnieszka K. Dombrowska, DO; John J. Burnett, DO; Anita N. Lwanga, MD; Gillian V. Kupakuwana-Suk, MD; and Dmitry A....

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Children’s Miracle Network at Samaritan Awards $399,152 to Help Local Kids

December 23, 2019

Watertown, New York -- In 2019, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) of Northern New York at Samaritan Medical Center awarded $399,152 to benefit local kids in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. All of this is possible with the generous...

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Car-Freshner Donates to Center for Women and Children

December 16, 2019

Watertown, New York -- The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation today announced a significant donation from Car-Freshner Corporation to help fund the Center for Women and Children. In recognition for the company’s support, Samaritan also announced that it will rename the...

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Samaritan Opens New Women’s Wellness and Breast Care Location

December 10, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center (SMC) has opened its new Women’s Wellness and Breast Care location as of Monday, November 25. An official ribbon cutting and open house event was held November 13 to introduce it to the community and highlight the...

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Samaritan Announces Fully Accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program

November 25, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce the accreditation of its Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program through the American Academy of Diabetes Educators as of late October. This educational program outlines support needed to implement and sustain the...

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Coffeen Street Lab and X-ray Center Closed for Walk-in Patients

November 20, 2019

UPDATED 11/20/2019 at 1:15 pm -- The Coffeen St. Lab and X-ray Center is now fully functional. The Samaritan Coffeen St. Lab and X-ray Center, located at 1213 Coffeen St., Watertown, is closed to walk-in patients due to internet connectivity...

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Samaritan to Unveil New Women’s Wellness and Breast Care Location

November 8, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center will host a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at its new Women’s Wellness and Breast Care location from 4:00-7:00 PM on November 13th, 2019. Located in the Samaritan Health and Wellness Plaza, 1575 Washington St., the new...

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19th Annual Radiothon for Children’s Miracle Network Runs November 6-8

November 5, 2019

The Children’s Miracle Network of NNY’s 19th Annual Radiothon fundraiser will take place Wednesday, November 6 through Friday, November 8 from 6 am to 6 pm. Each year, the Border 106.7/94 Rock CMN Radiothon fills the North Country airwaves with...

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Samaritan Medical Center Runs Point of Dispensing (POD) Drill

October 23, 2019

Today, October 23, 2019, Samaritan Medical Center ran its annual Point of Dispensing (POD) Drill, practicing for a mass outbreak emergency while vaccinating hundreds of employees for the flu. The drill, which began at 4:45 a.m. and continues through midnight,...

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Samaritan Medical Center to Host “Shed the Meds” Drug Take-Back Event

October 22, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center will host a community “Shed the Meds” Drug Take-Back event on Friday, October 25th. While prescription drugs are a necessity for people, many homes have medicine cabinets full of prescriptions that are expired or no longer used....

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Samaritan’s Walker Center for Cancer Care to Host ‘Shine a Light’ Event for Lung Cancer Awareness

October 21, 2019

WHAT: The local lung cancer community is coming together for the 11th annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event. Samaritan Medical Center’s Walker Center for Cancer Care will join an anticipated 200 cities where Shine a Lights will be...

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Samaritan Implements Proven Practices to Help Prevent Opioid Dependency

October 7, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center has implemented improved medication practices in the Emergency Department (ED), inpatient care, and within surgical services to help counteract the local opioid dependency crisis. By administering fewer opioids for pain, patients are less exposed to these powerful...

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Samaritan Extends Mammography Hours in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 7, 2019

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Samaritan is adding mammography services on Saturdays from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at the main hospital for the month of October. These extended appointment hours are reserved for patients who need screening...

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Samaritan Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation

September 18, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center has earned a gold recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state, through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign. The WPFL is a national initiative that...

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Circle of Hope Cancer Awareness Dinner Event

September 9, 2019

Watertown, New York ----- Samaritan Medical Center’s annual Cancer Awareness Event will be held September 25, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn at 1290 Arsenal Street in Watertown.  Informational and vendor booths will open at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner...

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Samaritan Family Health Centers Receive Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Practice

August 26, 2019

Samaritan Family Health Network’s eight primary care centers received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice at the 2017 standard, the most recent standard available. This recognition is given to practices...

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Ribbon Cutting Celebration – Healing Power of Progress and Expansion

August 26, 2019

Watertown, New York --- Samaritan Medical Center celebrated its most recent facility upgrade with an official ribbon cutting and open house event on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Since 2006 Samaritan Medical Center has embarked on a multi-year campus transformation and...

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Northern New York Community Foundation Supports Healing Power of Progress Campaign

August 20, 2019

The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York is pleased to announce that it has received a $150,000 grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation to support the Walker Center for Cancer Care and the Center for Women...

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Circle of Hope Cancer Awareness Dinner

August 16, 2019

Join Samaritan Medical Center's Circle of Hope Cancer Committee at their annual Cancer Awareness Dinner Wednesday, September 25, 2019Hilton Garden Inn1290 Arsenal Street, Watertown Door open and Vendors start at 4:30pmProgram begins at 6:00pm The Circle of Hope in conjunction...

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Samaritan Medical Center Receives Recognition for Newborn Baby Hepatitis B Vaccination Rates

August 14, 2019

The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) recognized Samaritan’s Center for Women and Children for its noteworthy dedication to patient safety by adhering to their established policy to administer the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine to newborns prior to hospital discharge,...

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Samaritan Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

August 7, 2019

Watertown, New York --- Samaritan is pleased to welcome Maxine A. Briggs, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to Samaritan’s administration and senior leadership team. Briggs brings over 13 years of healthcare experience and 24 years of accounting knowledge to the position....

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Samaritan Welcomes Three New Physicians

August 2, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to welcome Sima Banerjee, MD, Holden Heitner, MD and Jason Lulejian, DO to our hospital medical staff. Sima Banerjee, MD, is our new Director of Interventional Radiology & Interventional Oncology. Interventional radiology is a medical...

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Ameritas® Awards Grant to Samaritan’s Walker Center for Cancer Care

June 19, 2019

The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York is pleased to announce a donation to the Walker Center for Cancer Care from Ameritas® through Watertown native, Kim G. Allen, managing partner of United Professional Advisors, LLC and co-founder of...

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SMC Hosting Certified Lactation Course in July

June 6, 2019

Join us as we host a nationally accredited trainer to our region and educate interested community members in becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor. This certification is highly sought after and important to many healthcare agencies across New York State, as...

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Nurse Practitioner Scholarships Applications Available

May 28, 2019

Watertown, New York --- Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship. A retired nurse from Samaritan Medical Center has established a scholarship through the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to...

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SMC Hosts Drug Take-Back Event

May 28, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center (SMC) is hosting a community “Shed the Meds” Drug Take-Back event on Tuesday, June 4th. While prescription drugs are a necessity for people, many homes have medicine cabinets full of prescriptions that are expired or no longer...

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Eight Samaritan Nurses Receive Recognition Awards

May 14, 2019

Event Celebrates National Nurses’ Week Watertown, New York ----- As part of its National Nurses’ Week celebration activities, Samaritan Medical Center and its Medical Staff hosted a reception and award presentation on Thursday, May 9th to recognize outstanding achievements by...

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Thousand Islands Golf Classic

May 5, 2019

August 9th, 2021 Thousand Islands Country ClubWellesley Island Online Auction New this year! See below for a schedule of events and sponsorship opportunities. Become a Sponsor To become a sponsor, please submit our Online Sponsorship Form or contact sbaker@shsny.com. Thank...

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Samaritan Medical Plaza Location Closed Today (5/2/19)

May 2, 2019

The Samaritan Medical Plaza building, located at 1575 Washington Street in Watertown, has encountered a water main break and will be closing all offices located here for the remainder of the day. All offices will be open tomorrow (Friday, May...

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Samaritan Experiencing Phone & Data Outage

May 1, 2019

Samaritan is experiencing a major phone and data outage that is limiting inbound and outbound phone calls and data connection outside of the facilities.  We are working diligently with our local vendor to restore use and repair the issue. The outage is...

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Samaritan Appoints New Vice President for Post-Acute Services

April 18, 2019

Samaritan Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert J. Baranello as the Vice President of Post-Acute Care Services.  This position is responsible for oversight of all the Post-Acute Care Services including Samaritan Keep Home, Samaritan Summit Village and...

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SMC and Humana Reach Agreement

April 5, 2019

SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER AND HUMANA REACH AGREEMENT ON A NEW CONTRACT FOR FORT DRUM MEDICAL COMMAND (MEDDAC) Watertown, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2019 – Samaritan Medical Center and Humana today announced they have reached an agreement on a new contract that...

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New Director of Communications and PR

April 5, 2019

Samaritan Announces New Director of Communication & Public Relations Watertown, NY --- Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Communication & Public Relations, Leslie M. DiStefano of Watertown. As Director of Communication &...

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Visitors: Please Stay Home if Sick

April 5, 2019

Samaritan Medical Center Urges Visitors to Not Visit if They Have Signs of Illness With a significant increase in Influenza (flu) and Norovirus (stomach flu) in our community, Samaritan Medical Center and all of its facilities are urging visitors and...

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Teens For Miracles Fashion Show

January 16, 2019

MODELING SEARCH: TEEN MODELS NEEDED FOR FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK WATERTOWN, NY – Is a prom in your future? Or maybe you’re attending another formal occasion and are looking for just the right dress or tuxedo. The...

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Parking Garage Availability

December 14, 2018

On Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th, a crew will be on-site to seal/stripe the ramp up to the 3rd level as well as the 3rd level deck. The following weekend (October 22nd and 23rd) they will do the...

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Samaritan Adds Breakthrough MRI System

December 14, 2018

Fast scans. Exceptional comfort. Unmatched quality.Has your doctor ever recommended that you get an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) exam? Or are you simply curious about this safe imaging test?There’s no better place to schedule an MRI exam than Samaritan Medical...

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The Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship

The Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship The Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship was established to assist with the education costs for a Registered Nurse (RN) who is continuing their education, and specifically pursuing a Nurse Practitioner degree. The scholarship will award two...

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SMC on Diversion

July 5, 2017

July 5, 2017PLEASE NOTE: Samaritan Medical Center is on ambulance diversion. This by no means indicates that we are closed - WE ARE ACCEPTING PATIENTS. Diversion is simply a request for ambulance services to consider transporting patients to another hospital,...

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