Samaritan Medical Center

05/27/2026

Samaritan was glad to be back at the Watertown Farm & Craft Market today!

We had beautiful weather to kick off the 2026 market season, which runs through October 7th. Come see us on Wednesdays for information about our services and enjoy local vendors, great food, and "Music at the Market" sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center.

05/27/2026

Samaritan Cancer Services patients and their caregivers are invited to our annual Hope Grows Here event, featuring artistic activities, live music, and patient and physician sentiments.

Hope Grows Here is a free event, but an RSVP is required by Friday, May 29th. We hope to see you there!

For your Samaritan Morning Checkup, we learn about the Hope Grows Here Cancer Survivor Day Event.

05/27/2026

Tickets are still available for the Thousand Islands Golf Classic Dinner & Live Auction, hosted by the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of NNY. Join us Thursday, June 4th, for an evening of dinner, music and an exciting auction experience at the beautiful Edgewood Resort!

Bid on exclusive Live Auction items ranging from private dinner cruises and Buffalo Bills tickets to vacation rentals, artwork and more!

A portion of the proceeds will support the construction of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at Samaritan Medical Center — an urgently needed resource for the North Country. Get your tickets at samaritanhealth.com/golf today, before they run out!

05/26/2026

One hour of your day could help you save a life.

Join the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization for a free, virtual QPR training tomorrow, May 27th from 9-10 a.m. or Wednesday, June 3rd from 12-1 p.m.

QPR, short for "Question, Persuade, Refer," teaches participants to recognize warning signs of su***de, engage individuals in crisis, and connect them to help. Scan the QR code to register.

05/25/2026

OFFICES CLOSED:

In observation of Memorial Day, all Samaritan clinics will be closed today. In the event of a medical emergency, please call 911. Samaritan Medical Center's Emergency Department will remain open as usual.

05/24/2026

Are you or a loved one a patient at Samaritan's Walker Center for Cancer Care?

Join us for our annual Hope Grows Here event! Saturday, June 6 from 12-2 p.m. at Samaritan Summit Village, we will gather in a show of support and optimism to share stories, enjoy crafts, play games, and eat a delicious lunch from Embellished Catering.

Where cancer brings us uncertainty, unity brings us HOPE. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP by May 29 so we can plan accordingly.

https://samaritanhealth.com/upcoming-event/hope-grows-here-2/

05/23/2026

Let's give a round of applause to Samaritan's Director of Communication and Public Relations Leslie DiStefano, the latest recipient of the ELM Award for Exceptional Leaders and Managers!

Leslie was nominated by colleagues who deeply appreciate her mentorship, intelligence, compassion, innovation, drive, and generosity. Beyond her work of strengthening internal AND external communication, Leslie is involved in numerous committees to enhance the Samaritan Experience for every patient, resident, caregiver, and community member she serves. She truly embodies the HEART values -- Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Trust -- and is an invaluable leader at Samaritan.

Congratulations, Leslie, on this most deserving award. Read more here: https://samaritanhealth.com/samaritan-announces-its-first-quarter-of-2026-elm-award-recipient/

05/22/2026

Please be advised:

In observation of Memorial Day, all Samaritan clinics will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25.

The Emergency Department will still be open 24/7 as usual in case of medical emergencies.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

05/21/2026

Please be advised - the Clayton Family Center will NOT have X-ray services on Friday, May 22. If you need X-ray services, please visit other Samaritan locations with X-ray services. This includes the Lab and Imaging Center on Coffeen Street in Watertown (same building as Watertown Urgent Care), the Lab and Imaging Center at the Samaritan Health and Wellness Plaza, or Samaritan Medical Center.

Thank you for understanding.

05/21/2026

This is tomorrow! Learn from our physicians in training.

Interested in a future in healthcare or medicine?

Join the Your Path to Medical School: Student Panel on May 22 at Watertown High School and hear directly from Samaritan Medical Center 3rd-year medical students about their journey into medicine, how they prepared for medical school, what classes helped shape their path, and what the medical school experience is really like.

Whether you’re just starting to think about a career in healthcare or already planning your future in medicine, this is a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Register today! https://forms.office.com/r/SkDKN23vVt

05/21/2026

It's almost time for the Thousand Islands Golf Classic!

This fundraiser supports the Samaritan Foundation, and proceeds will benefit the ongoing construction of a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Samaritan Medical Center.

The online auction is NOW LIVE! It goes until June 4. View items and place your bids at samaritanhealth.com/golf

The dinner and live auction will be June 4 at the Edgewood Resort in Alexandria Bay. Buy tickets online at samaritanhealth.com/golf

Learn more, buy tickets, and place auction bids at samaritanhealth.com/golf!