Upcoming Events

Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hosting Free Park & Play Movie Night Featuring “Shark Tale”

Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals will host a “Park & Play Movie Night” for the community featuring a presentation of “Shark Tale,” Thursday, Sept. 1, activities begin at 5:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7:30 p.m., at the Samaritan Hospital employee parking lot, corner of 17th and Eagle streets, Troy. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, “Shark Tale” is an animated comedy about a pint-sized underachieving fish named Oscar (voiced by Will Smith) who has grand aspirations. The film also features the voices of Robert DeNiro, Renee Zellweger, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese, and many others. Free popcorn will be served for the presentation. The movie will be preceded by a meet and greet with local firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel. The public will be able to tour a fire truck, police car, ambulance, and medevac helicopter. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from some of Troy’s favorite restaurants. The event is free of charge and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcomed. Alcoholic beverages are […]

Upcoming Events

Samaritan & St. Mary’s Hospitals to Hold “Just Walk With A Doc” Program to Improve Community Health

Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital will offer “Just Walk With a Doc,” a monthly healthy heart program featuring a one-mile walk with an area cardiologist, Saturday, Jul. 9, 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m. registration), at Troy Farmers Market (near the Uncle Sam Statue and walk in Riverfront Park). The “Just Walk With A Doc” Program is designed to educate and encourage physical activity to improve health. A cardiologist leads the one-mile walks enabling participants to ask medical questions in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Just 30 minutes of walking a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, improve blood pressure and blood sugar, elevate mood, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes. Additional monthly walks are scheduled for the following Saturday dates: July 9, August 13, September 10, and October 8. The events are open to the public, free of charge. Walkers must sign a liability waiver prior to participating. For more information, please contact 518-833-6479.