Samaritan Medical Center

11/16/2025

Are you looking for ways to help your community? Consider volunteering at Samaritan! Volunteers help in a variety of ways, from office tasks and staffing the gift shops, to providing enrichment for patients and residents! Barbara, pictured here, volunteers at Samaritan Medical Center by taking this cart of goodies and activities to patients. She is a joyful part of their day, even if they don't select anything from her cart, as she provides a listening ear and company as well.

To sign up as a volunteer, visit samaritanhealth.com/volunteer-opportunities

11/15/2025

Samaritan is the only hospital in the area to implement MAKO SmartRobotics for knee and hip replacements. Learn more about this advanced technology from Dr. Biren Chokshi, Orthopedic Surgeon.

Samaritan Orthopedic Surgeons utilize advanced technology through MAKO SmartRobotics to provide the best care to patients. Samaritan is the only health netwo...

11/15/2025

Samaritan Medical Center is proud to build upon its employee recognition program with the addition of the ELM award for Exceptional Leaders and Managers, celebrating leaders throughout the organization. The inaugural recipient of the quarterly award is Donna Edwards, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Please join us in congratulating her on this very special achievement!

Donna serves as the Operations Manager for the Adams Family Health Center and Samaritan Orthopedics. Caregivers under her leadership praise her dedication and support, saying:

"Donna knows the potential and strength of every single employee she oversees, and she nurtures it. People thrive under her guidance because of this. When someone does need support, she isn't afraid to use out-of-the-box thinking to find a solution. She will find a way for every one of her employees to be their best selves in the workplace.”

Congratulations, Donna! Thank you for the leadership and guidance you pour into Samaritan and its caregivers.

Read more about this award here: https://samaritanhealth.com/inaugural-2025-elm-award-recipient-announced/

11/14/2025

Community Information:

Please be aware that on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the registration doors for our walk-in lab and X-ray services will be closed for repairs. Patients needing walk-in lab or X-ray services that day should enter the hospital through the main front lobby entrance. Thank you for your understanding.

11/14/2025

It's Home Care Month, and Home Health Week! Samaritan provides skilled nursing and therapy services in patients’ homes throughout Jefferson County, NY. This comfortable alternative to inpatient care allows people to recover from an accident or illness in a familiar environment surrounded by family and friends.

This service can prevent future hospitalizations, allow for greater patient comfort and convenience, reduce the need for nursing home placement, and provide access to a registered nurse 24/7!

Our Home Health team at Samaritan are rockstars, bringing care and compassion right to your door.

Learn more at samaritanhealth.com/home-health-care

11/14/2025

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. The goal today is to spread awareness about diabetes.

There are three types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells. Type 2 diabetes is caused by an insulin resistance, and is often linked to genetics, diet, and weight. And gestational diabetes is caused by hormones during pregnancy that block insulin.

According to the CDC, about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, and the majority of people with prediabetes do not know they have it. This means blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented with lifestyle changes such as weight loss, healthier diets, and increased exercise.

11/13/2025

Daniel Crego, RN, with Samaritan's Surgical Services Department was recently recognized with a Heart to Heart Grateful Patient award! Congratulations to Daniel for earning the prestigious recognition as a testament to the excellent care he provides.
Beyond honoring caregivers, gifts to the Heart to Heart program are used to advance healthcare delivery, benefit programs and services, and underwrite the cost of new equipment and technology.

If you would like to make a gift through the Heart to Heart program, visit samaritanhealth.com/hearttoheart

11/12/2025

REMINDER: Our monthly Brain Injury Support Group meets tonight! Join us at the hospital for an evening of sharing, listening, and learning alongside others who have faced traumatic brain injuries. Caregivers are encouraged to attend as well.

This group provides social support for those recovering from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor or other condition causing difficulty with cognition or communication.

11/11/2025

❄️ Snow is in the air and this year's Festival of Trees celebrates a Winder Wonderland. We are counting down the days and hope you are, too.

11/11/2025

Honored to care for and work alongside our military community! At Samaritan, we’re proud to serve Fort Drum soldiers, veterans, and their families — and to have veterans among our own caregivers who bring a special understanding to the care we provide. Thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

Are you or someone you love expecting?

Register for a free Prepared Childbirth Class at Samaritan’s Car-Freshner Center for Women and Children. This class helps prepare you for a birthing experience at the hospital, offering relaxation techniques, pain management options, an understanding of the laboring process, and an overview of how this all works together with your personal expectations. The next class is Sunday, November 16!

Register at samaritanhealth.com/maternity-classes

11/09/2025

Check out these upcoming opportunities for caregivers of those with dementia: The Alzheimer’s Association will be at Samaritan Keep Home on Tuesday, November 11, then Samaritan Summit Village on Wednesday, November 12, to talk about effective ways to communicate.

These FREE events require RSVP. Call 800-272-3900 to let them know you plan to attend!