Marissa Smith Honored With GSRMC DAISY Award 12/04/2025 Marissa Smith of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center’s Center for Women and Families was honored with the DAISY Award. When a patient faced a sudden, life-threatening complication, Marissa responded with calm precision and a compassionate heart—holding hands, offering comfort, and ensuring safety for both mother and baby. Her actions reflect the true essence of nursing
Samaritan’s “HAC Team” Approach Saves Lives & More Than $800,000 12/02/2025 Samaritan Health Services reached an impressive milestone this December when the health care system marked a year without a single central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI).
Hoechlin Honored as Fall DAISY Award Winner at GSRMC 12/01/2025 Shortly before sunrise, Katie arrived for her shift at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, unaware that a special surprise awaited her. As she walked past the DAISY Award cart and banner, she thought the celebration was for someone else—little did she know the honor was hers! Nominated by a retired nurse who witnessed her exceptional care, Katie was recognized for going above and beyond to support both patients and their families during critical moments. Katie’s compassion shines through in every interaction. From making patients laugh before surgery to comforting families during stressful times, she embodies the heart of nursing.
Albany DAISY Award Celebrates Brittany Sellers’ Patience & Kindness 11/12/2025 Samaritan Albany General Hospital awarded Brittany Sellers, RN, with a DAISY Award for her patience and kindness.
Hospice Heals Invisible Wounds With Veterans Ceremony 11/11/2025 Newport man honored for his service during the Vietnam War, with a We Honor Veterans pinning ceremony conducted by Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.
Samaritan’s First Electric Van Brings Quieter, Cleaner Deliveries 11/10/2025 Samaritan has taken a major step toward sustainability with the introduction of its first fully electric vehicle—a 2022 Ford E-Transit cargo van.
Don’t Stumble, Tumble or Trip! Learn Strategies to Prevent Falls 11/07/2025 Older adults, caregivers and all others with an interest are invited to a free wellness seminar on fall prevention on Monday, Dec. 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Samaritan Center for Health Education.
Good Sam Brings Cutting-Edge Robotic Bronchoscopy to Corvallis 11/05/2025 Good Sam brings cutting-edge robotic bronchoscopy to Corvallis by using a powerful new tool in the fight against lung disease. Learn about this technology game-changer.
Small Hands Create Big Impact – Claire’s Giving Story 11/05/2025 12-year-old Albany resident, Claire Burrill, is making a difference in her community by donating gift bags for patients at Samaritan Health Services.
Holiday Craft Fairs Return to Albany & Lebanon Hospitals 11/04/2025 The community is invited to celebrate the season with two annual holiday craft fairs at Samaritan Health Services.
