Samaritan Medical Center

07/25/2025

Samaritan Medical Center has been nationally recognized for our commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. We are very proud to announce our Gold Plus award designation by the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke program.

Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines – Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.

“Samaritan is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Dr. Mario Victoria, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Samaritan Medical Center. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in the North Country can experience longer, healthier lives.”

Learn more about this achievement: samaritanhealth.com/samaritan-medical-center-is-nationally-recognized-for-its-commitment-to-providing-high-quality-stroke-care-2/

07/25/2025

Are you talented in the kitchen? Samaritan's dietary team has diverse employment opportunities in food service!

Victoria David, pictured here, works at Samaritan Summit Village. She says her work is rewarding, as she gets to ensure the residents have delicious, balanced meals that will help them feel their best. She enjoys bringing the meals over and having a chat with the residents as well, to see how their day is and make sure they have everything they need.

If you are interested in joining Samaritan Health as a food service worker, apply today! Visit samaritanhealth.com/careers

07/24/2025

Nourishment for the soul - our Summer Teen Volunteers have been such a delight at the Hospital and Keep Home!

These young people are volunteering their time to lend a helping hand across several departments at Samaritan. Whether it's assisting with office tasks, stocking supplies, physical therapy, or nail painting with residents, these teenagers have taken on tasks with a smile.

The majority of these volunteers are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, so volunteering at Samaritan has been a great way to gain exposure and experience. Staff, patients and residents have enjoyed the company and help that these young volunteers have to offer.

If you are interested in volunteering with Samaritan, learn more or sign up on our website! samaritanhealth.com/volunteer-opportunities

07/23/2025

Please join us in congratulating our DAISY and BEE Award recipients for the month of May!

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who are excellent every day, both at the hospital and outpatient clinics.

Nigel Mascoll and Joseph Roche, Registered Nurses (RN) at Samaritan Medical Center, received the DAISY Award for May. Crystal Sutton, a Home Health Aide with Samaritan Home Health, received the BEE Award for May.

Read more about these caregivers and their incredible work by clicking here: https://samaritanhealth.com/may-2025-daisy-and-bee-award-recipients/

07/21/2025

SWIM SAFETY

In the U.S., drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. Some simple ways to reduce your child’s risk of drowning are:
- Learn CPR in case of emergency. Samaritan offers Basic Life Support Training through the American Heart Association samaritanhealth.com/careers/careers-education/education-training-opportunities/aha-classes/ -life-support-training-2024
- Wear life jackets when a child is learning to swim, and even after they are swim proficient when they are on a boat or watercraft.
- Sign up for swim lessons! The Watertown Family YMCA offers these courses.
- Wear brightly colored swimsuits. Red, orange, yellow, and pink show up in higher contrast as a child is in the water. This makes them easier to spot.
- Always supervise children in the water and teach them not to swim without an adult around.

07/19/2025

Consider making a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Giving Wall, showcased at Samaritan Medical Center. This beautiful wall displays etched tiles with children’s names and dates of birth. This unique and meaningful gift is a way to highlight the child in your life, while contributing to the health and wellbeing of many children through the Children’s Miracle Network of NNY. Purchase a tile or learn more by visiting samaritanhealth.com/about-samaritan-health/giving/childrens-miracle-network/miracle-wall-order-form/

07/18/2025

Grateful patient Peggy B. shares her experience with Dr. Lynsey Daniels at Samaritan General Surgery after a hiatal hernia repair changed her life.

In addition to solving her severe acid reflux, Peggy says the procedure left her with minimal scarring, as the DaVinci surgical robot was utilized to achieve a small, hardly noticeable incision.

Read Peggy’s full testimonial here: samaritanhealth.com/patient-testimonial-samaritan-general-surgery/

Learn more about General Surgery and Robotic Surgery by visiting samaritanhealth.com/general-surgery/

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07/17/2025

Book your mammogram up to a year in advance using Samaritan’s online scheduling tool. Stay on top of your breast health at Samaritan’s Women’s Wellness and Breast Care.

samaritanhealth.com/breastcare

Discover the exceptional care at Samaritan Breast Care. We provide early detection and specialized support for women.

07/17/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Clayton Family Health Center will not have X-ray services today. Patients needing X-ray services can instead go to Samaritan Medical Center or the Imaging and Lab Center at the Samaritan Health and Wellness Plaza on Washington Street. Thank you for understanding.

07/16/2025

Have you explored Samaritan’s new neurosurgery service yet? Learn about our new surgeon, Dr. Stephanie Zyck, and the conditions she treats. Samaritan is the only hospital in the region offering neurosurgical services, delivering expert surgical and perioperative care to the North Country.

Explore Samaritan Neurosurgery for expert care in brain, spine, and nerve conditions. Your health is our priority.

07/16/2025

In case you missed it: Dr. Benjamin Rudd and Dr. Aparanji Balabhadrapatruni appeared on 7 News to talk about tick season and how it impacts our health. Learn more about ways to identify, prevent, and treat tick bites by watching the video.

For your Samaritan Morning Checkup, we learn about tick safety.

07/15/2025

Today is National Give Something Away Day, and the most precious thing you can give is the gift of life. Sign up to be an organ donor today! samaritanhealth.com/for-patients/new-york-state-donate-life-registry/