Samaritan CEO Hosts Community Town Halls

Samaritan Health Services is looking ahead with optimism as planning continues for a potential affiliation with MultiCare Health System.

As part of this process, Samaritan President and CEO Marty Cahill recently hosted a series of community town halls on the coast and in the mid-Willamette Valley, along with a virtual event.

During each session, Cahill shared how the proposed affiliation could benefit patients and communities across the region, including opportunities to expand services, invest in infrastructure, improve access to care and support long-term sustainability. Each town hall concluded with a question-and-answer session, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly.

Watch the Virtual Town Hall

If you were unable to attend the May town halls, you can watch a recording of the virtual event at your convenience.

Virtual Community Town Hall – May 22, 2026

For more information about what this affiliation means for our patients and communities, visit samhealth.org/Affiliation.

Our Recent Town Halls Events

Valley Town Hall in Lebanon
Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Boulder Falls Inn Event Center
605 Mullins Drive, Lebanon

Coast Town Hall in Newport
Wednesday, May 20, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Center for Health Education
740 SW Ninth St., Newport

Virtual Town Hall
Friday, May 22, noon to 1 p.m.

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