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First COVID-19 Death at Samaritan Long-Term Care Facility
Samaritan Health today announced the first COVID-19-related death at one of its two long-term care facilities since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. The resident, who was cared for in Samaritan Summit Village’s skilled nursing facility, first tested…
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Samaritan Health to Open New Orthopedic Practice
Samaritan Orthopedics adds to Samaritan Medical Practice’s existing slate of specialty surgical services and creates an additional revenue-generating line of business Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center today announced plans to open a new specialty practice, Samaritan Orthopedics, on January…
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Holiday Hours for Samaritan Outpatient Services
Please note: The following Samaritan Health outpatient locations and services will have limited hours during the holiday season. Patients are encouraged to call ahead before visiting any Samaritan location, even if it is not listed below. Please click here for…
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Samaritan Summit Village Reports Two Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
On Sunday, December 13, Samaritan Health received notice two residents at Samaritan Summit Village long-term care facility – one in Assisted Living and one in Skilled Nursing – tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first positive case for both…
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Samaritan Long-Term Care Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
On Friday, December 4, Samaritan Health received notice a resident at Samaritan Keep Home long-term care facility tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first time a resident of either of Samaritan Health’s two long-term care facilities has tested positive…
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COVID-19 Mass Testing Event to be Held December 7 and 8
Samaritan Medical Center, Carthage Area Hospital, Jefferson County Public Health and the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) are hosting a community-wide COVID-19 mass testing event on Monday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 8th. Collectively, these organizations hope…
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COVID-19 Guidelines for Thanksgiving
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thanksgiving is a time when many families travel long distances to celebrate together. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect…
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Samaritan Health Announces Second COVID-19-Related Death; Reminds Community of Importance of Adhering to Safety Measures
Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center announced the second COVID-19-related death in Jefferson County. The patient, an elderly Jefferson County resident with underlying health conditions, acquired COVID-19 in the community and was receiving inpatient care at Samaritan. “We extend our…
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Samaritan Among First in U.S. to Use Innovative Lung Cancer Diagnosis Technology
Robotic Bronchoscopy Could Enable Earlier and More-Accurate Diagnosis of Lung Nodules Watertown, NY – A new innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Samaritan Medical Center. Used to view the inside of the lungs…
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20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record
Watertown, NY — The 20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Radiothon — held November 11-13, 2020 — set a new fundraising record this year, bringing in $163,400. This is the most ever raised during the event, surpassing last year’s total…