Samaritan Medical Center

04/29/2026

When you donate to a partner campaign, local fundraiser or directly to CMN, 100% of your gift supports Samaritan. These donations improve and enhance pediatric care and provide financial assistance to local families with a child facing a medical crisis.

Feel good about giving, knowing that you are helping make big change for all kids! Learn more at samaritanhealth.com/CMN

04/28/2026

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

04/28/2026

Please be advised:
Some Samaritan clinics are experiencing intermittent phone issues. If you are attempting to call a clinic and cannot get through, please understand that we are aware of and working to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your patience.

04/27/2026

Apply for a career where every day is an opportunity to help people – apply at Samaritan Health! Check out job listings and submit your application at samaritanhealth.com/careers

04/26/2026

Do you have a jaw that clicks, locks, or causes pain? You may be suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) Approximately 5-12% of adults have this condition.

Symptoms include:
- Jaw pain or soreness
- Headaches or pain behind the eyes, in the face, and spreading to the shoulders, neck, and/or back
- Earaches or ringing in the ears
- Clicking, popping, or locking of the jaw
- Limitations in your ability to move or open your mouth
- Clenching or grinding of the teeth

Samaritan can help. Our physical therapists can relieve TMD symptoms through posture education, manual therapy, breathing techniques, tongue exercises and other interventions.

If you believe you are experiencing TMD symptoms, contact your primary care provider or your dentist and request a referral for outpatient Physical Therapy with Samaritan.

04/25/2026

Did you know Samaritan Behavioral Health offers walk-in screenings for addiction services? If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction, we can help. Our team of recovery experts knows that addiction is a serious illness and not a habit or weakness. We work together to assess and coordinate a goal-oriented, individualized treatment plan for each client.

Walk-in screenings are available Monday-Friday starting at 7:30 a.m. Our Behavioral Health Clinic is located at 1575 Washington Street, Watertown.

Samaritan Behavioral Health Services includes outpatient psychiatry, intensive outpatient addiction, and traditional outpatient addiction services

04/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ihsan Haq at the Walker Center for Cancer Care for his recent Heart to Heart Grateful Patient Award! Dr. Haq's special care to a patient made such an impact that the patient generously donated to the Samaritan Foundation in Dr. Haq's honor.

This generosity serves as a special 'thank you' to Dr. Haq and it helps to continue funding excellent care at Samaritan through advancements in technology, programs, education, facilities, and more.

Thank you, Dr. Haq! Your work leaves a lasting impression on your patients, on Samaritan, and on the North Country.

Learn more about the Heart to Heart program at samaritanhealth.com/heart-to-heart

04/23/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week and we want to give a special THANK YOU to the many volunteers who contribute to Samaritan Health. From working in the gift shops to helping in the mailroom, attending our events, and bringing joy to patients and residents, there are countless ways our volunteers make a difference. Thank you so much!

If you want to become a volunteer, visit samaritanhealth.com/volunteer-opportunities to learn more!

04/23/2026

Did you know?

The Coffeen Street Lab & Imaging Center accepts walk-in patients. If you need a blood draw or X-ray, consider using this location! It is conveniently located in the same building as Watertown Urgent Care.

Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! The more we respect and nurture our environment, the more benefits we reap. Clean air, water, and soil are crucial to keeping our bodies healthy. Plus, there are mental health benefits to being in nature. Today, take a moment to breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the spring flowers, and appreciate our wonderful North Country environment.

04/22/2026

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization - thank you for another awesome visit by Scrubs Club! We have too much fun with these little learners. We hope they enjoyed the visit as much as Samaritan staff did.

04/21/2026

We’re proud to share that Samaritan Home Health has exceeded both state and national averages in patient satisfaction!

With a 90% overall satisfaction score – surpassing state and national benchmarks – this recognition reflects the dedication and compassion of our home health team and the quality care they provide every day.
Thank you to our incredible staff for the work you do, and to our patients for the trust you place in us.

Learn more about Samaritan Home Health and this recognition:

Samaritan Home Health's 2025 patient satisfaction survey data has exceeded both state and national averages. Samaritan Home Health achieved an overall patient satisfaction score of 90%, surpassing the state average of 86% and the national average of 87%.