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Samaritan Announces Preparations for the Solar Eclipse
Watertown, NY – Samaritan’s focus continues to be the health and safety of its staff, patients, residents, and visitors, as we plan for the upcoming solar eclipse. We have been meeting and planning with many local and state officials, as…
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February 2024 OWL Award Recipients
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…