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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

January 1, 2020

The Samaritan Auxiliary presents One Night, One Diamond, an elegant evening of dining and dancing to the band Atlas with an opportunity to win an exquisite half-carat diamond donated by Cook’s Jewelers, as well as a getaway weekend donated by...

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....

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...

December 23, 2019

Presenting Sponsors Media Sponsors Diamond Sponsors Emerald Sponsors Ruby Sponsors Advanced Business SystemsBella Bridal & Tuxedo JunctionBrownell AbstractTom & Irene CarmanCleveland ServicesThe Coughlin Printing Group Shawna & Brandon Cutuli / Melissa & Stuart SchmittDr. & Mrs. Walter and Berline DodardExcellus...

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...

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...

November 27, 2019

The 2019 holiday season kicks off with the much-anticipated annual North Country Festival of Trees, which runs December 5-8th at the Dulles State Office Building. A weekend of fun, family-oriented activities is planned. A North Country Festival of Trees benefits...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

August 29, 2019

The Samaritan LeRay Urgent Care is making it easier to be seen for your non-emergency medical needs. Book an appointment online today to get the time you need! Click on Book an Appointment and follow the easy steps to make...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

August 6, 2019

2019 Theme: White Christmas A North Country Festival of Trees highlights the spirit of the season with four days of activities for the entire family, with over 50 trees and wreaths decorated to create a magically festive setting. As a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 5, 2019

June 6th & 7th Edgewood Resort, Alexandria Bay, NY & Thousand Islands Country Club, Wellesley Island, NY To Benefit Healthcare in the North Country Please join us for the 22nd Annual Thousand Islands Golf Classic! This year, a portion of...

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...

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...

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...

April 5, 2019

SAMARITAN HOSTS 7th ANNUAL DINNER TO RECOGNIZE PHYSICIANS Dr. LaVerne VanDeWall to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award Watertown, New York ----- Samaritan Medical Center will be hosting its seventh annual Physician Recognition Dinner on Thursday, April 4, 2019. This event, supported...

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...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

December 14, 2018

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December 14, 2018

FREE Hernia ScreeningSaturday, December 9th • 11am - 2pmSamaritan Medical Center Surgery PracticeCall 315-755-3083 to register today!Join us to see our robotic-guided technology first hand!You can even take it for a “test-drive.”Space is limited and registration is recommended.Did you know...

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...

December 14, 2018

The Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship was established to assist with the education costs for a Registered Nurse (RN) who is continuing his or her education, and specifically pursuing a Nurse Practitioner degree. The scholarship will award two (2) scholarships in...

December 14, 2018

A North Country Festival of Trees is a celebration of the Holiday season! This unique festival highlights the spirit of the season with activities throughout the weekend for the entire family. A Gala, featuring a live auction, dinner, and music.  Read more

November 13, 2018

New this year: public viewing and children’s events open Thursday, November 29th partnering with the City of Watertown and Downtown Business Association’s Christmas Parade and Tree LightingWatertown, New York ----- The holiday season kicks off with the much-anticipated annual North...

November 8, 2018

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Lung Cancer Alliance, lung cancer is the leading cancer death in men and women in every ethnic group in the United States and takes more lives than breast, prostate and colon...

October 14, 2018

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Samaritan is offering extended hours for our mammogram servicesCall (315) 779-5200 to schedule your appointment today!Please note that you must have an order from your doctor to make an appointmentSaturday Hours in October...

March 28, 2018

March 28th, 4:00pm - 6:00pmSamaritan Medical CenterConference Rooms 2A & 2BAt Samaritan, everyone's job is critical to the successful care of our patients and residents. We invite you to learn more about a career as an RN, LPN, NA or...

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,...