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November 2024 OWL Award Recipients
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its outstanding workers in long term care (OWL) Award recipients for November 2024. Samaritan Summit Village dietary aide Christopher Alicie, and Samaritan Keep Home clinical dietician Shane Dudley won the…
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Samaritan Announces Closure of its Pain Management Center
Watertown, NY—Samaritan consistently evaluates its programs and services. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Samaritan has put more emphasis on frequent analysis of each. After thorough analysis, it has been determined that the Pain Management Center will close its doors, effective February…
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Samaritan Announces $5.8 Million Investment in Samaritan Caregivers and an Increase in the Starting Wage for Certified Nursing Assistants
Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center is proud to announce a $5.8 million investment in its staff with market rate wage adjustments across the organization for non-union employees. This initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to providing competitive compensation in line…
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Weather-Related Closures
Watertown, NY – Due to severe winter weather, all Samaritan clinic locations in the city of Watertown, village of Adams and the town of LeRay will be closing by 3 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with the exception of Outpatient Behavioral Health…
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November 2024 DAISY®, and BEE Award Recipients
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY, and BEE Award recipients for November 2024. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members for being…
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Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York Names 2025 Champion
Watertown, NY — Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Northern New York is pleased to announce 8-year-old Raelynn Graveline of Watertown as its 2025 Champion. Each year, 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the country identify a champion in their community…
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Samaritan Announces First Baby of the New Year
Watertown, N.Y. – There is an old wives’ tale that suggests babies born on New Year’s Day are lucky for life. It was a very lucky New Year indeed at Samaritan Medical Center’s Car-Freshner Center for Women and Children, as…
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Samaritan Medical Center Welcomes Palliative Care Specialist
Watertown, N.Y. Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jane Simpson, a board-certified palliative care physician, to its healthcare team. Dr. Simpson will provide expert palliative care services to patients and their families, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for…
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Community Information: Watertown Health and Wellness Plaza Update
Friday, December 27, 2024, Watertown Health and Wellness Plaza Update The water main break has been resolved and the Health and Wellness Plaza is open today for business as usual. Thank you Thursday, December 26, 2024 Today, Thursday, December 26,…
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Samaritan Announces Volunteer Service Award Winner
Watertown, N.Y. – At Samaritan, there are 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, the HIVE (Helpful Indeed – Volunteering Excellence) Award is…