Samaritan Medical Center

01/24/2026

Beat the Bug! The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization shared this great graphic with us as a reminder to the public - get your flu vaccine! It will help protect you and those around you.

01/23/2026

Did you know? Samaritan’s Financial Assistance Program provides relief to patients with limited incomes, no insurance, high deductibles, and to those who are under insured. You WILL NOT be denied care at Samaritan based on your ability to pay. Patients can apply for discounts regardless of immigration status. Once you have submitted the application for financial assistance, a financial counselor will reach out to you within 30 days of the application processing to let you know if you have been approved.

Learn more at samaritanhealth.com/financial-assistance-program

01/22/2026

Have you registered yet? Samaritan is offering a FREE Breastfeeding Basics Class every month on the fourth Sunday. The next class will be held January 25 from 3-7 p.m. at the Car-Freshner Center for Women and Children.

This class is conducted by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Nurse. The goal is to help newcoming parents prepare for and understand breastfeeding before their baby arrives.

Register to attend at samaritanhealth.com/maternity-classes

01/21/2026

Have you had a memorable experience with a Samaritan Caregiver? You can express your appreciation by nominating them for an award. Samaritan nursing staff can earn the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, while other staff members are eligible for the BEE award (Being Excellent Every Day). Additionally, caregivers working at Samaritan Summit Village or Samaritan Keep Home can win the OWL Award (Outstanding Workers in Long Term Care). Visit samaritanhealth.com/daisy-and-bee-awards to give the special caregiver in YOUR journey a shoutout!

01/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating our latest DAISY and BEE Award Winners! In a fun twist, both caregivers are from the Management Information Systems/Information Technology Department.

Joseph Margrey, Jr., LPN and Systems Analyst, earned the DAISY Award for December. He was nominated by another caregiver who highlighted his attentive and compassionate work.

Collin Wood, Desktop Support Technician, earned the December BEE Award. He was nominated multiple times by multiple people who all agreed that he is outstanding in his performance and responsiveness.

Congratulations to both of these wonderful gentlemen for a job well done and the recognition they deserve.

Read more here: https://samaritanhealth.com/december-2025-daisy-and-bee-award-recipients/

01/19/2026

Every day is an opportunity to fight for Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of our nation rising up and living the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

Today, as we honor the remarkable life of Dr. King, we also recognize those who carry out his legacy through acts of service. Read Dr. King's full speech here: https://www.ihaveadreamspeech.us/

Let freedom ring.

01/18/2026

This is the start of Healthy Weight Week! The New Year inspires many to make healthier choices for themselves. If you have pledged to get to a healthier weight in 2026, here are a few tips from experts:

- Prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein rich foods in your meals.
- Stay within your daily calorie needs, or below, if you wish to lose weight. To find out how many calories you should be eating, use a free calorie calculator online. The Mayo clinic has one!
- Increase the amount of water you are drinking in a day!
- Read nutritional labels on the foods you buy. Fresh food is better than processed items. Pay attention to the serving sizes listed!
- Get active! Exercising, even low impact exercise such as walking, arm raises, and climbing the stairs, helps our bodies stay fit and strong.
- Get help from a dietitian for personalized plans for weight management! Samaritan has a Healthy Lifestyles Program to help you manage your health and wellness.

Healthy Lifestyles Take control of your health. Good health takes planning, information and support. That’s why Samaritan offers a Healthy Lifestyle program designed to teach you how to self-manage your own health and enhance your fitness and overall wellness. The program uses a comprehensive appr...

01/17/2026

Samaritan Medical Center is very proud to be the FIRST hospital in the United States to implement the new GE HealthCare’s Portrait™ Ecosystem, an innovative advancement that elevates vital sign monitoring to an entirely new level.

Portrait Mobile enables continuous, wireless, wearable monitoring—with a personalized view of vitals—so patients can move freely while clinicians stay connected in real time. This is more convenient for the patient and unifies data into a single workflow that may help teams identify deterioration early and act quickly.

We are honored to partner with the GE HealthCare Team to be the first to bring this advanced technology to patients. This achievement reflects Samaritan’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care.

Read more here: https://samaritanhealth.com/samaritan-medical-center-launches-nations-first-deployment-of-an-innovative-inpatient-patient-monitoring-technology/

01/16/2026

We are happy to congratulate TWO recent recipients of a Heart to Heart Grateful Patient recognition. Bill Cain, Radiologic Technologist, and Todd Zehr, Hospital Transporter, were recognized for their exceptional care to a patient during his stay.

The patient said both men showed compassion, friendly attitudes, and a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure comfort and wellness.

The Heart to Heart Grateful Patient Program allows patients, residents, and their families and friends to show gratitude, through a monetary gift made to the Foundation, to an individual or a department and team who played a special role in their care. Donors' gifts honor a healthcare provider, recognizing the service and care they received, but it also helps to extend the same quality of care to others.

Learn more at samaritanhealth.com/hearttoheart

01/16/2026

So awesome - thank you Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy!

These students from Indian River High School are part of the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, working with other groups nation-wide on a "One Million Book Giveaway" project. Our CMN program is one of several local organizations to receive some of their book kits, each packaged with a personalized note for a child.

We appreciate their efforts and generosity, and wish them the best as they continue to grow as young leaders in our community!

Chick-fil-A Watertown NY

01/15/2026

A great reminder from the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization to get your flu shot! Flu vaccines are shown to reduce the risk of flu-related hospitalizations in adults by 40%!

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against getting sick with the flu.

01/14/2026

Sweet Finley is the Children's Miracle Network of NNY Champion for 2026! Article is in the comments!

Children's Miracle Network of NNY names 2026 Champion