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3 days ago
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June 5-6: Samaritan Medical Center Golf Tournament
Samaritan Medical Center will be hosting its annual Thousand Islands Golf Classic at the Thousand Islands Country Club on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6. The presenting sponsor for this year's event is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 910 and the Northern New York National Electrical Contractors Association. Samaritan's February and March DAISY and BEE Award recipients Thursday night's proceedings will have dinner, a live auction and music at the Edgewood Resort in Alexandria Bay. Guests don't need to be golfers to attend the dinner. This year's online auction is open from now until June 5. For more information, sign up for the event and to view this year's auction items, visit Friday will see the golf tournament take place at the Thousand Islands Country Club on Wellesley Island. Both the old course and lake course will be used on that day for the tournament. A shotgun start will begin the event at 9 a.m. Event organizers are asking people to RSVP if attending one or both events. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
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NNY Business's 20 Under 40 class unveiled
May 9—WATERTOWN — Twenty young people in the north country may not have realized the impact they have made on their communities and professions, but their peers and fellow professionals have taken notice of their achievements and have identified them as emerging leaders. NNY Business magazine announces the 15th class of its 20 Under 40 program, which annually recognizes 20 people under the age of 40 who have shown great promise in their careers and strong involvement in their community. The 2025 20 Under 40 class includes small business owners, a forester, a marketing director, a real estate agent and many others from varied professions. The class includes: Jessica Goodrich, director of infection prevention and control at Samaritan Medical Center; Meghan Harney, director of the Lowville Free Library; Sarah Shoemaker, director of buildings and grounds at Watertown Family YMCA; and Brittany Matott, broker at County Seat Realty. Also, Ariel Snyder, associate at BCA Architects and Engineers; Tim Reddick, CEO at ConTech Building Systems Inc.; Robert (Bobby) Killmer, employee relations specialist at North Star Health Alliance; Kylee McGrath, CEO of Watertown Local Development Corp.; Jamie Roberts, SPAO coordinator at THRIVE Wellness and Recovery; and Dylan Soper, deputy Jefferson County administrator. Additionally, Joseph Austin, Lowville Volunteer Fire Dept. chief; Danielle Young, assistant human resource director at THRIVE; Derek McNeill, vice president at V.S. Virkler & Son; Anthony Adamczyk, director of economic development at Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority; Amanda Drake, owner of Rags and Rivers; Adam Bullis, district forester at LandVest; and Brittney Doyle, owner of Polished Further, Gregory Stickel, home inspector at First Class Home Inspection; Mara Snyder, office manager at Miller's Turf Inc. and Eastview Grain, as well as owner of Snyder's Sugar Shack; and Emily Griffin, webmaster at Samaritan Health as well as marketing director at Zoo New York. Complete profiles and photos of selectees will be published in the June edition of NNY Business. Award recipients will be feted at a June 3 dinner catered by the Paddock Club in the historic Paddock Arcade in downtown Watertown.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
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Samaritan's February and March DAISY and BEE Award recipients
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its February and March 2025 DAISY and BEE Award recipients. February 2025 OWL award recipients The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care at the hospital and all outpatient clinics. The Award Recipients are as follows: Allison Howard, a Registered Nurse (RN) in Samaritan's Emergency Department, received February's DAISY Award; Heather Berry, a Registered Nurse (RN) in Samaritan's Surgical Service,s received March's DAISY Award; Beth Hayes, Radiologic Technologist, Samaritan Medical Center, received February's BEE Award; and Veronica (Harley) Plaschka, Central Sterilization Technician in Samaritan's Surgical Service,s received March's BEE Award. A parent of a patient who expressed their gratitude for the compassion and advocacy of their loved one during their time at the hospital nominated Howard. Allison Howard, a Registered Nurse (RN) in Samaritan's Emergency Department (WWTI/Samaritan Medical Center) Hayes was nominated for the BEE Award by a colleague for being helpful and being a champion for care for all the patients she encounters. She was acknowledged for her willingness to learn and desire to improve her own career through education and training. Beth Hayes, Radiologic Technologist, Samaritan Medical Center (WWTI/Samaritan Medical Center) Berry was nominated by a colleague who highlighted the nurse's commitment to helping others and dedication to the profession. Heather Berry, a Registered Nurse (RN) in Samaritan's Surgical Services & Veronica (Harley) Plaschka, Central Sterilization Technician in Samaritan's Surgical Services (WWTI/Samaritan Medical Center) Plaschka was nominated for the BEE Award by a colleague who expressed the importance of a job well done by someone who works behind the scenes to ensure quality and patient safety through proper cleansing of surgical instruments. For receiving the DAISY Award, Howard & Berry were presented with certificates commending them as extraordinary nurses, DAISY Award pins and symbolic sculptures hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe called 'A Healer's Touch.' A larger version of this sculpture has also been placed in the Healing Gardens at Samaritan Medical Center in honor of all DAISY and BEE Award winners. It was purchased using funds donated by the Samaritan Auxiliary. Hayes & Plaschka were presented with certificates, BEE Award pins and gift bags with other tokens of gratitude. Both awards will continue to be presented throughout the year, and patients, families or colleagues can submit nominations at any time. To nominate or learn more you can visit the Samaritan DAISY and BEE webpage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWTI -
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
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Samaritan announces move to new patient billing partner
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced a new partnership with a Syracuse-based billing partner. SMC has partnered with Kopp Billing Agency to manage patient billing services, effective May 1. This transition 'follows a comprehensive search to find the best partner for our patients and our organization, and we are confident that Kopp Billing Agency will provide enhanced customer service and a patient-centered approach' according to the hospital. Samaritan Medical Center's Annual Physician Recognition Dinner Samaritan head been working with their former vendor since 2012, and are excited to transition to Kopp. The new partner is 'well-regarded billing agency with extensive experience in serving hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout New York State. Their commitment to excellent customer service and a strong focus on patient experience made them the ideal choice for our community.' According the hospital, they processes over 10,000 patient billing statements each month, and as such, we rely on a trusted partner to assist with these crucial billing services. Kopp Billing Agency will begin receiving patient billing information starting May 1, and will assume full responsibility for all patient billing activities moving forward. During this transition, there will be a five-month period where both the former billing partner and Kopp will work with patients as they continue to receive bills from two different partners. This overlap ensures that patients have adequate time to manage their bills and that the transition is as seamless as possible for all. This transition does not impact any current staffing at Samaritan, this is only an agency change. SMC provide support through our website and phone line, 315-786-4900, for patients who may need additional assistance or have specific questions. Our team will be available to guide and support patients through this transition. For more information or questions, please visit our website or contact our Patient Billing Support team at 315-786-4900. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
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'Something for everybody:' The WorkPlace hosts spring job fair
Apr. 8—WATERTOWN — With 60 employers and 700 jobs available, prospective workers filled the event space at Hilton Garden Inn for The WorkPlace's annual spring job fair. Described as an event for everyone, employers such as the city of Watertown, Samaritan Medical Center, Jefferson County, area school districts, and more were there meeting candidates. Cheryl Mayforth, director of The WorkPlace in Watertown, said the biggest problem facing the north country's workforce is a shrinking population as the baby boomer generation continues to retire and employers look to the next generation. "When a baby boomer retires, there may be a quarter of a person to come behind them," she said. "So employers are finding it a little difficult to find workers at this time." To start the year, Jefferson County's unemployment numbers have started around 6%. Mayforth said those numbers typically start to decrease as the winter goes on and seasonal employees begin work in the spring. "You can't predict the future and who knows what's going to happen," she said. The stock market also plays a role and can affect people looking for jobs if companies lay people off. She said that the north country didn't fully recover from the 2008-2009 recession until 2016 or 2017. "It took us a long time," she said. She also said a lot of baby boomers decided to retire during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why there were labor shortages after the pandemic. Mayforth said that those who came to the job fair have "opportunities from A-Z." Everything from entry-level positions to positions that require experience was available. "That's the beauty — there's a wide spanse of jobs," she said. "Something for everybody." Mayforth said she was hoping to get at least 500 people to come to the event. The WorkPlace will host another job fair in the fall.
