Samaritan Encourages Vaccination Ahead of Peak Flu Season 09/29/2026 Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death from seasonal respiratory viruses.
Erin Strickler Named an Outstanding Oregon Nurse Preceptor 09/25/2026 Labor & Delivery Nurse Preceptor Erin Strickler at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is Samaritan’s 2026 Outstanding Preceptor of the Year and also was honored as one of the Outstanding Nurse Preceptors in the state by Oregon Center for Nursing.
What Are Your Bones Telling You? 09/17/2026 Learn how to protect your bone health, understand osteoporosis risk factors and discover how DEXA scans can help detect bone loss before fractures occur.
Understand Aortic Dissection & How to Lower Your Risk 09/15/2026 Aortic dissection is one of the most serious medical emergencies. Rapid diagnosis and treatment can save a person’s life. Understand what it is and how to lower your risk.
Score Big at Your Next Game-day Gathering With Artichoke Dip 09/14/2026 Try Samaritan Health Services’ warm artichoke and spinach dip for game day, made with beans and cashews for a protein and fiber rich appetizer.
Learn About Lincoln City Hospital’s Water Resiliency Project 09/10/2026 Learn about Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital’s Water Resiliency Project, an effort to secure an independent, reliable source of clean water so the hospital can keep operating after a disaster.
Samaritan’s Newport Pharmacy to Open in January 2027 09/09/2026 With many national drugstore chains closing, Samaritan Health Services has begun opening retail pharmacies throughout its service area – including one in Newport scheduled to open in January 2027.
Mid-Willamette Valley Veterans Network to Host Linn-Benton Veterans Stand Down in Albany 09/04/2026 Mid-Willamette Valley Veterans Network will host the Linn-Benton Veterans Stand Down from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E in Albany.
Make Your Next Visit Easier With MyChart 09/03/2026 MyChart offers tools that can simplify the appointment process, including text notifications, online bill pay and e-check-in.
A Click Could Cost More Than a Password 09/02/2026 Cybercriminals are impersonating MyChart with convincing emails, texts and websites to steal passwords, personal information and payment details. Patients should verify senders, avoid suspicious links, and access MyChart only through trusted apps or official healthcare websites.
