Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Applications Available Through Samaritan Foundation
May 20, 2020
The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 3rd annual Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship. Susan Peters, a retired nurse from Samaritan Medical Center, established the scholarship in 2018 through the Samaritan...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MorePair 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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....
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreChildren’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...
Read MoreChildren’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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreLocal 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...
Read MoreFour 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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreCommunity Coronavirus Testing Site Now Operational
March 19, 2020
WATERTOWN, NY – The New York State Department of Health has approved Samaritan to open an appointment only, drive-up Testing Site for COVID-19. The site will open today, Thursday, March 19, 2020. In order to visit the Testing Site, community...
Read MoreCOVID-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...
Read MoreSamaritan-Related Postponements and Cancellations
March 18, 2020
Due to an abundance of caution -- and in compliance with NYS Department of Health and CDC guidelines -- the following events have been postponed or cancelled to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19): Samaritan Events Cardiopulmonary Rehab Spring Luncheon...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreFirst 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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. ...
Read MoreSamaritan Under Visitor Restrictions
March 5, 2020
The Samaritan Health System is currently under visitor restrictions. These restrictions are in compliance with the New York State Department of Health as a precaution to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Restrictions: Samaritan Medical Center Routine visiting will...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan Hosts 8th Annual Dinner to Recognize Physicians
February 26, 2020
Dr. Jan K. Turcotte to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center will host its eighth annual Physician Recognition Dinner on Thursday, April 2, 2020. This event, supported by the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee and Foundation, is...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreExcellus 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...
Read MoreNewly 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreAdvocate 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreChildren’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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan’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...
Read MoreSamaritan’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...
Read MoreOne Night, One Diamond
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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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....
Read MoreChildren’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...
Read MoreOne Night, One Diamond Sponsors
December 23, 2019
Presenting Sponsors Media Sponsors Diamond Sponsors Emerald Sponsors Ruby Sponsors Advanced Business SystemsBella Bridal & Tuxedo JunctionBrownell AbstractTom & Irene CarmanCleveland ServicesCommunity Bank, NAThe Coughlin Printing Group Shawna & Brandon Cutuli / Melissa & Stuart SchmittDr. & Mrs. Walter and...
Read MoreCar-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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreNorth Country Festival of Trees Ramps Up for Holiday Season
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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreCoffeen 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read More19th 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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,...
Read MoreSamaritan 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....
Read MoreSamaritan’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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreCircle 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...
Read MoreLeRay Urgent Care Now Taking Online Appointments
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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreRibbon 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...
Read MoreNorthern 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...
Read MoreCircle 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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,...
Read MoreSamaritan 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....
Read MoreBecome a Festival of Trees Decorator
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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreAmeritas® 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...
Read MoreSMC 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...
Read MoreNurse 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...
Read MoreSMC 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...
Read MoreEight 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreSMC 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...
Read MoreNew 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 &...
Read MoreVisitors: 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...
Read MoreTeens 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...
Read MoreParking 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...
Read MoreFREE Hernia Screening
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...
Read MoreSamaritan 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...
Read MoreThe Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship
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...
Read MoreFestival of Trees
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
Read MoreNorth Country Festival of Trees Ramps Up for Holiday Season
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...
Read MoreShine a Light on Lung Cancer November 8th
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...
Read MoreSaturday Mammogram Hours
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...
Read MoreSMC Nursing Open House
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...
Read MoreSMC 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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