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Samaritan Unveils Newly Expanded Ear, Nose & Throat Specialty Clinic
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center unveiled its newly expanded Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialty clinic with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on Friday, May 5, 2023. The clinic, previously located on the second floor of the…
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Samaritan Announces Mask-Optional Health System for Most Patients, Visitors, and Staff
Watertown, NY – On May 5, 2023, the majority of Samaritan facilities will now be mask-optional for all staff, patients, and visitors under certain criteria. This decision comes after closely watching Community Transmission levels which remain at moderate, COVID hospitalization…
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Preliminary Discussions with City of Watertown Planning Board
We are aware of the recent news that Samaritan provided a proposal to the City of Watertown Planning Board with the preliminary idea to construct a new building on our property. However, there is some confusion on this process. Samaritan…
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Samaritan Announces Expanded Inpatient Visitation Hours
Watertown, NY – After careful consideration, and because the COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain stable, Samaritan Medical Center announces an update to visitation hours. As of Monday, April 3, 2023, Medical/Surgical (inpatient) Units, Intensive Care Unit, and Progressive Care Unit patients…
Samaritan Medical Center Announces Changes to Outpatient Pre-Surgical COVID-19 Testing Requirement and Closure of Drive-Up Testing Site Location
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center will no longer require COVID-19 testing prior to outpatient surgical procedures effective Saturday, April 1, 2023, in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidance. Exceptions to this are surgical patients scheduled to…
Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living Receives New York State EQUAL Grant
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living received a $21,000 grant through New York State’s EQUAL (Enhancing the Quality of Adult Living) program. The purpose of this specialty program is to enhance both residents’ quality of care and life…
Long Term Care Projects Funded by 25th Thousand Islands Golf Classic
Watertown, NY – Two projects to improve safety and quality-of-life for Keep Home residents are complete thanks to funding from Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York. Beth Fipps, VP, Foundation and Community Services, said, “Samaritan Foundation is proud…
Samaritan Celebrates its January 2023 BEE Award Recipient
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its BEE Award recipient for January 2023. The BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care, both at the hospital and all outpatient clinics. Allen Gray, screening…