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Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Samaritan Medical Center's Annual Physician Recognition Dinner
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center will host its Physician Recognition Dinner, supported by the Samaritan Medical Center Medical Executive Committee and Samaritan Foundation, to honor Samaritan's active and retired physicians for their dedication. Samaritan to close Pain Management Center The event will take place on Tuesday, March 18 and one physician will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, which was established to recognize a Samaritan physician for his/her leadership and service to the health and well-being of the Northern New York Community. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Dr. Jack D. Rush, a family medicine physician, in recognition of his 41 years of service to both Samaritan Medical Center and the surrounding St. Lawrence River community. Dr. Rush joined the Samaritan Medical Center's medical staff in 1983 providing exceptional primary care services for more than four decades. He served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine in 2010, President of the Medical Staff in 2013 and 2014 and was a long-time member of the Peer Review Committee. He is currently a board member of Hospice of Jefferson County and serves as Vice Chair of the North Country Initiative Board. Samaritan's 3rd quarter HIVE Award recipient 'This event provides a special opportunity to recognize our physicians and celebrate the critical role they play in caring for our patients and our community,' said Thomas H. Carman, president and CEO of Samaritan Medical Center. 'Dr. Rush's remarkable career, spanning over 40 years, has touched the lives of countless individuals. His unwavering commitment to the well-being of his patients and colleagues has made him an invaluable asset to the medical community and the families he has served.' The Physician Recognition Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown. The event is open to the community and tickets are $60 per person. For more information or to RSVP, you can visit HERE or call 315-785-4584. To learn more about the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dr. Jack D. Rush you can visit Samaritan's Website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Samaritan offering new way to check patient livers
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown is offering a new way to check on the livers of their patients. The hospital has announced the launch of FibroScan, which is a non-invasive medical test that assesses liver health in individuals with chronic liver diseases. Samaritan's 3rd quarter HIVE Award recipient According to the hospital, the technology has revolutionized the way healthcare professionals assess liver health, offering an alternative to liver biopsies. This technology uses advanced elastography to measure liver stiffness, which correlates with the degree of liver fibrosis. This non-invasive procedure doesn't involve needles or incisions This makes it comfortable and convenient option for individuals seeking a thorough evaluation of their liver health. Dr. Ryan Tyler helped drive the use of FibroScan technology at Samaritan, which has led to the integration of this non-invasive liver assessment tool into Samaritan's clinical services offered at the Health and Wellness Plaza. Dr. Tyler, Dr. Benjamin Rudd and Jennifer Ring, AGNP-C have been trained to perform and interpret these diagnostic tests. Patients can be referred by their primary care or specialist physician for this test, like any other imaging test, and do not need to be a current patient of Samaritan. We are proud to offer this advanced technology to our patients. FibroScan allows us to quickly assess liver health and help identify conditions before they become severe, which is crucial for providing timely and effective care. Dr. Ryan Tyler, Samaritan Family Health Center Fibrosis is often a result of chronic liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or alcohol-related liver damage. The scan can also help identify individuals who may not yet show symptoms of liver disease but are at high risk due to factors like obesity, diabetes, or hepatitis. What's Going Around: 2-3-25 Early detection of liver fibrosis at earlier stages is critical for preventing the progression to cirrhosis or liver cancer, and in some cases reverse it. Development of medication capable of reversing liver fibrosis marks a major breakthrough in the treatment of chronic liver diseases. The technology's non-invasive nature, speed, and reliability make it an essential part of modern liver care, offering patients and doctors a safer, more comfortable way to monitor liver health without the need for invasive procedures. Referrals can be made by calling the hospital at 315-786-7300. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
