Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

02/07/2026

One of our clinicians captured this morning’s beautiful sunrise from the 4th floor! 🌅

02/07/2026

Yep! We are flooding your feed with red today for National ! ❤️

Samaritans are supporting women’s heart health, celebrating strength and urging women to stay informed, stay alert and stay empowered.💪

🔗 Learn more at https://www.goredforwomen.org/.

02/06/2026

❤️ Today, Samaritans across our system are proudly wearing red for National ! And this is only some of them - more to come!

American Heart Association's Go Red for Women annual campaign raises urgently needed awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women.

By wearing red, we join millions across the country in sparking conversations about prevention, early detection and the unique symptoms women may experience.

Today we stand together supporting survivors, honoring those we’ve lost and empowering women everywhere to know their numbers, understand their risks and take charge of their heart health.

🔗 Learn more at https://www.goredforwomen.org/.

❤️ Who are you going red for today?

02/04/2026

Samaritan is currently experiencing intermittent phone issues with silence on the line for inbound and outbound calls. If your call does not go through, please try again at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are working diligently to resolves these issues. If you are experiencing a life-threatening health emergency, please call 911.

01/29/2026

🎓 Scholarship opportunities are now open! 🎓
Samaritan Health Services is kicking off this year’s scholarship cycle, offering financial support for students and health care career‑seekers across Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. These scholarships, offered by our hospital foundations, auxiliaries and Volunteer Services, support a wide range of educational paths. 💙

A few of the opportunities available:
📚 Health care degree scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students
📚 Nursing scholarships supporting RN, BSN and MSN pathways
📚 Midwifery and doula scholarships

If you or someone you know is looking to advance in a health care field, now’s a great time to explore what’s available.

Learn more and apply at https://samhealth.org/careers-education/scholarships/.

01/24/2026

We’re proud to celebrate John Ketcham, MD, anesthesiologist at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Clinics, as our January Rising Star 🌟. During a critical moment of patient care, Dr. Ketcham stepped in without hesitation—returning to the bedside, providing medication support, and staying hands-on to ensure the patient’s safety and stability. His willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference and exemplifies what compassionate, team-based care looks like. 🌟💫

01/21/2026

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Last week, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center celebrated National Rubber Duckie Day, with cheerful duckies of all kinds popping up throughout the facility — bringing smiles to staff members, visitors and patients alike.
The lighthearted tradition dates back to Sesame Street. In 1970, Ernie introduced the world to the song “Rubber Duckie,” turning a simple bath-time toy into an unexpected symbol of joy and comfort. The tune became so popular it even landed on the Billboard charts, reminding us that small moments can have a big impact.
Sometimes, a little fun goes a long way — and these duckies proved it. 🦆💛

01/19/2026

Humble and appreciative 🙏, former Oregon State Beaver wide receiver 🏈 Aaron Nichols was surprised to be named January’s Rising Star 🌟 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. As manager of GSR Retail Specialty Pharmacy 💊, Aaron credits his amazing pharmacy team for the honor: “They’re the reason I love what I do.”

01/14/2026

Blood donation is so important! Read about Megan and Ava's story and consider scheduling a donation in memory of Ava. 💜

🩸 January is National Blood Donation Month!

Megan Hosmer, one of our own at Samaritan Health Services, began donating blood after her stepdaughter Ava relied on frequent transfusions during cancer treatment. Inspired by Ava’s strength, Megan now donates regularly — and her blood has even helped patients right here in our community after making it's way to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

💪 You can make a difference too. Donating takes about an hour, can save a life and be done year round.

👉 Find a donation site near you: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

🖥️ Read Megan and Ava's full story at https://samhealth.org/news/turn-loss-into-action-with-blood-donation/.

❤️ Donate today. Every drop counts.

Pictured below is Ava Hosmer with Caesar the No Drama Llama Needs New Wheels. Ava loved animals and these two had a special connection.