Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

03/13/2026

A huge shoutout to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital employees James Tonick, registered phlebotomist, and Leah McGuire, advanced nurse practitioner, who were honored as our recent Rising Stars!

This award recognizes exceptional employees for their work that exemplifies Samaritan PRIDE: passion, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence. 🏆 ⭐🏆

👉 Leah McGuire, APN, is a hospitalist who tends to patients while they are admitted. She was nominated for continuing to offer important care for a patient even after discharge. Your caring is so appreciated, Leah! ❤️

👉 James Tonick, who works in the hospital's laboratory drawing blood, was nominated after he helped a very grateful patient find her car in the parking lot on a wild, windy and drenching wet day. You are the best, James! ❤️

03/11/2026

🎉 Big news in Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital! Thanks to proceeds from the Pacific Communities Health District Foundation’s 2025 Gala & Auction, we’ve welcomed three new recumbent steppers. Gratefully, an additional anonymous donor generously funded a new elliptical machine for the department. 🏃‍♂️🛠️

The team is thrilled to replace aging equipment and expand access for patients. As Manager Ashley Nordstrom shared, “The Nu-Steps are our most popular and adaptable machines. Replacing them allows us to increase class sizes and serve more patients in our community.”

With thousands of patient visits each year, this upgrade will make a real impact. Even Department Secretary Marcy couldn’t resist testing out the new gear! 💙

Want to support future equipment needs? Visit https://samhealth.org/Giving/ to make a gift.

02/19/2026

The two Samaritan hospitals in Lincoln County were well represented at the annual Oregon Coast Community College Career & Technical Education Expo last week in Newport. 👩‍⚕️🏥 👨‍⚕️ Our staff chatted with college and high school students about the many career possibilities in health care and demonstrated some interesting medical procedures using training tools. Oh, and there was the popular photobooth, too, for the future surgeons, techs and other medical pros to show off their best smiles. 😷 😁

02/11/2026

Whether smiling proudly or making "zero" and "heart" symbols with their fingers, staff at our two coast hospitals celebrate the excellent work done by the entire team to ensure that patients are safe from hospital-acquired infections. ❤️ 0️⃣ 😁❗

From housekeepers to surgeons and everyone in between, it's truly a team effort. Read more here:
https://samhealth.org/news/staff-at-coast-hospitals-praised-for-infection-prevention-efforts/

02/11/2026

👏 Thanks to gifts made to the Pacific Communities Health District Foundation, Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital now has a new Sara Sit‑To‑Stand lift!

This essential tool helps patients safely move from sitting to standing, protects staff from lifting injuries and supports dignified, efficient care.

✨ Key benefits of the new lift:
• Patients can walk behind the lift for greater independence and mobility.
• Disposable slings improve hygiene and availability.
• An extra unit reduces wait times and keeps care moving smoothly.

Your support makes equipment like this possible and improves access to care for the whole community.

💙 Show some love with a gift today at https://samhealth.org/giving/our-foundations/ .

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

Did you know? Each week, nearly 30 individuals take time to volunteer at the guest assistance desk at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. 🥰 ❤️

These caring, kind and smiling volunteers welcome guests and patients as they enter our hospital. They diligently train to stay current with new processes, learn the names of new providers, and stay informed on what services are offered.

When asked the "why" behind their decision to volunteer, the most common response is: “To help people and see their smiles.” 😃

Next time you come in the main entrance, take a moment to say hello to one of our guest assistance desk volunteers!

The photo shows the happy group gathered for a photo with Santa at their recent holiday party. They are, front row from left, Susan Pilling, Sue Schepers, Carey Collard, Sabine Maresco, Nancy Beaton, Santa Rennie Ferris and MacKenzie Maxon. Back row from left, Bonnie Hendren, Volunteer Services Coordinator Mag Leis, Toby Cole, Doug Scott, Jacky Tiede, Ed Simon, Kay Simon, Gloria Mazzeo and Tamara Craig.
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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/.

01/15/2026

Our hospital's Rising Star program recognizes exceptional employees for being the embodiment of Samaritan PRIDE: passion, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence. ⭐⭐ ⭐ Each month, one hospital employee and one clinic employee is selected from nominations submitted by patients and co-workers. 👏 🏆

Congrats to the most recent Rising Stars at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital:

👉 Kayla Edwards, Newport's specialty clinics manager, was praised for providing grounded and compassionate guidance to improve the patient experience at the clinics while supporting the staff. Congrats, Kayla! ❤️

👉 Sandie Schaefer, manager of the hospital's infusion and wound department, was praised for consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership, compassion and dedication to her team. You rock, Sandie! ❤️

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.