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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…
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Samaritan Announces COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Location Change
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is changing the COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Site to a more suitable long-term location in anticipation of winter weather. The new location will be at the Samaritan Health & Wellness Plaza, 1575 Washington Street in…
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20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon, Hosted by The Border 106.7 and 94 Rock, Begins Tomorrow
Watertown, NY – The 20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon will be held November 11-13, 2020, and hopes to set a fundraising record in honor of its 20th year. DJs Johnny Spezzano from the Border 106.7 and Lance Hale from…
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Regional Hospitals Collaborate for World Stroke Day Oct. 29
Samaritan Medical Center, Crouse Health, Mohawk Valley Health System, St. Joseph’s Health, and Upstate University Hospital have joined forces to raise awareness of the signs of stroke and when to seek help in recognition of World Stroke Day, Oct. 29….
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Samaritan Medical Center Pauses Inpatient Visitation and Emergency Department Support Persons Due to Recent Increase of Regional COVID-19 Positive Cases
WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is compelled to pause inpatient visitation and Emergency Department (ED) support persons because of the recent increase in positive cases in the local region. This takes effect today, Monday, October 26, 2020. This is…
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Samaritan Announces All Computer Systems and Applications Have Been Fully Restored; Confirms There Was No Unauthorized Access to or Acquisition of Patient Data
Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Health announced today it has successfully completed the restoration of all computer systems and applications, and can confirm no patient or employee data was accessed or acquired. Thomas H. Carman, president & chief executive officer, said,…
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Samaritan Auxiliary Awards Pair of Health Career Scholarships
Watertown, NY – The Samaritan Auxiliary has awarded two $1,500 scholarships to Samaritan employees who are advancing their education. The first was awarded to Jessica Helm, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Scrub Tech in Samaritan’s Car-Freshner Center for Women and…