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Samaritan is proud to announce the integration of the EnVisio® Surgical Navigation System into its breast surgery program at Women’s Wellness and Breast Care. This state-of-the-art technology provides real-time, image-guided navigation, allowing surgeons to perform breast-conserving procedures with greater precision and confidence.
Samaritan Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Samaritan Medical Center is proud to announce the return of local neurosurgery services with the opening of Samaritan Neurosurgery, located at 826 Washington Street, Medical Office Building, 3rd Floor, Watertown, NY 13601. The practice is led by Dr. Stephanie Zyck, a highly trained neurosurgeon who brings advanced training and a broad range of expertise to the region. Joining Dr. Zyck in providing patient care is Caitlin Winkler, PA, a certified physician assistant. Caitlin will support clinical evaluations, pre- and post-operative care, and assist in coordinating comprehensive treatment plans for patients. Together, this dedicated team will ensure timely, compassionate, and specialized neurosurgical care is available locally.
Samaritan Graduate Medical Education proudly celebrated the graduation of its 2025 Internal Medicine and Family Medicine resident physicians during a ceremony held June 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Watertown. Family members, friends, physician faculty, and Samaritan leadership gathered to honor the accomplishments of the graduates. Family Medicine Residency Program Directed by Dr. Benjamin Rudd • Joseph Connor, DO – Chief Resident • Caleb Atkins, MD Internal Medicine Residency Program Directed by Dr. Asim Kichloo • Sandip Chattopadhyay, DO – Chief Resident • Sameera Quraishi, MD Two of the four doctors will remain in the North Country to continue their medical careers, while the other two will pursue opportunities elsewhere.
Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY and BEE Award recipients for April 2025. 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. Roxane Christopher and Alexandra Lillie, Registered Nurses (RN) in the Labor and Delivery unit of Samaritan’s Car-Freshner Center for Women and Children, received the DAISY Award for April. Toni Rodriguez, a Screening and Visitation Specialist at Samaritan Medical Center, received the BEE Award for April.
Applications will be accepted for the eighth annual Susan Peters Nursing Scholarship beginning June 1, 2025, and concluding July 15, 2025. A retired nurse from Samaritan Medical Center established a scholarship through the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to advance their careers as Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Sadly, Peters passed away in 2020, yet this scholarship remains part of her legacy and commitment to healthcare in the community.
Patient Testimonial: An acute inpatient rehabilitation patient shares her story.
On May 8, a select group of Samaritan nurses were honored for their outstanding contributions to the organization, its patients, and long-term care residents. The exclusive event, held at Samaritan Summit Village, recognized the enduring dedication and professionalism of both Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) throughout their careers with Samaritan.
Biren Chokshi, MD, MS, joins Samaritan Orthopedics in Watertown, NY. He brings expertise in shoulder, hip, and knee surgery.
Every month, we have numerous reasons to celebrate as we highlight employees who have been nominated for awards by patients, residents, their family members, or fellow colleagues. Our Outstanding Workers in Long Term Care for February 2025 are recognized here.
