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SMC Hosting Certified Lactation Course in July
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
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
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
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
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 [email protected]. Thank…
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Samaritan Medical Plaza Location Closed Today (5/2/19)
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
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
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
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
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 &…