Getting to the heart of the Matter

A portion of 2025’s Thousand Islands Golf Classic will support the construction of a new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) in the hospital, a much-needed resource in the North Country. Funds raised will allow Samaritan to provide life-saving cardiac interventions in a state-of-the-art facility here in Watertown. The new Cardiac Cath Lab will feature Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) capabilities, allowing for rapid and effective treatment of heart attacks and other cardiovascular conditions. Currently, patients must travel outside our region to access these critical services, leading to delays in treatment that can negatively impact care. The Cath Lab will significantly improve outcomes for patients experiencing heart attacks, reduce long-term complications, and enhance overall cardiac care. This project will fill a critical need – providing timely, high-quality care that will save lives, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the community’s health for generations. Your continued support will help provide vital services and to ensure quality healthcare is available in our community.