Heart to Heart Fall/Winter 2026 October 16, 2026 In this issue of Samaritan Health Services’ Heart to Heart magazine, read how a Corvallis dad is now able to run and play with his children again after undergoing an innovative knee repair. See page 6. You’ll also meet Emma, a nine-year-old who traded in her walker to run, climb and swim with help from a Samaritan physical therapist. See page 8. Learn what the Samaritan-MultiCare affiliation means for patients and our communities as two non-profit, mission-driven healthcare organizations come together. See page 2. In cancer news, learn how lung cancer screening can add years to your life, how a vaccination can reduce cancer risk and take a moment to read how local cancer survivors celebrated recently. See pages 4-5. Keep yourself and your family healthier by checking out these other stories of interest: Become a MyChart power user to simplify your life. Take steps to keep your kids healthy through the school year. Hear how generous donors are helping to expand hospital capacity at Good Sam. Learn how federal changes impact Medicaid coverage and how Samaritan is responding. Read how SamCare Mobile Medicine changed the life of a local mom. Add lentils to your diet! They’re inexpensive, packed with nutrients and fiber, plus they support heart health. See what’s new at Samaritan, including the new Samaritan Behavioral Health & Recover Clinic – Newport and how the annual Samaritan Scramble golf tournament raised an impressive amount for the Foundation. Heart to Heart is your local guide to good health from Samaritan Health Services. If you would like printed copies delivered to your mailbox three times a year, sign up at samhealth.org/Subscribe.
