Building Knowledge Together – Tom Hagg’s Story 12/13/2024 Yachats resident Tom Hagg credits his Samaritan providers–from the coast to the valley–for helping him learn how to manage his new diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Read his full story at samhealth.org/TomH. Play Video
Determination & Dedication Fuels Clinician’s Dream 05/20/2024 Determined to meet his goal, 42-year-old Samaritan clinician Jeremy Van Tress competed and attained a spot on the 2024 Paralympic team. Play Video
Beating the Odds of Cardiac Arrest 05/14/2024 Lynn Wiles of Albany knows firsthand that heart attack symptoms can be different in women. See the story of Lynn’s dramatic close call and why her husband Kent calls her a “walking miracle.” Play Video
Building Legacy Together – Carol Carter’s Story 09/05/2023 In her 37 years as a nurse, Carol Carter tended to 35,000 babies, survived a heart attack, changed over a million diapers — and then came back to volunteer in her retirement years. Read how Carol has built an inspiring legacy at samhealth.org/CarolC. Play Video
Building Courage Together – Maria Diaz’s Story 04/19/2023 Breast cancer survivor Maria Diaz found the courage to face her fears. Read more about her journey to choose life-saving treatments at samhealth.org/MariaD. Play Video
Construyendo Valentía Juntos – La historia de María Díaz 04/19/2023 La sobreviviente de cáncer de mama María Díaz encontró la valentía para enfrentar sus miedos. Lea más sobre la jornada para elegir tratamientos que salvan vidas en samhealth.org/MDiaz. Play Video
Building Time Together – Scott Schuler’s Story 11/01/2022 After a series of critical health conditions and extended hospitalization, local deejay Scott Shuler and his wife Angie are thankful to have more time to enjoy the life they’ve built together. Play Video
Building Adventure Together – Randy Keisling’s Story 09/05/2022 Randy Kiesling didn’t let knee pain stop him from doing what he loves. With the help of his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Ryan, he’s back on the river catching his limit with no pain. Read Randy’s full story at samhealth.org/RandyK. Play Video
Building Hope Together – Sonia & Jeanette’s Story 09/01/2022 A casual friendship turned to a lasting bond as breast cancer survivors Sonia Graham and Jeanette Campagna fought their individual battles with breast cancer. Through this journey, the two women banded together to help women in their community struggling with breast cancer, forming the annual breast cancer walk Coast Busters. Read their story at samhealth.org/SoniaJeanette. Play Video
Building Confidence Together – Rik Savering’s Story 04/29/2022 Early detection of prostate cancer and confidence in his care team helped Tidewater resident Rik Savering overcome his fear of treatment and make a full recovery. “I have an overall sense of gratitude,” he said. “I’m just so thankful I got through it.” Read Rik’s full story at samhealth.org/RikS. Play Video
