Samaritan Hospital

Samaritan Hospital Sets 9th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” Fundraiser Against Sexual Assault & Gender Crimes

April 18, 2016

The Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program for Rensselaer County at Samaritan Hospital, in observance of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, will [...]

Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program at Samaritan Hospital to Expand

April 18, 2016

The Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program (SACVAP) for Rensselaer County at Samaritan Hospital will expand with the addition of several new service sites located at Troy Housing Authority (THA) apartment complexes. [...]

NewsChannel 13: “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” Fundraiser Against Sexual Assault

April 14, 2016

Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in our country. Lindsey Crusan from the Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program talks with WNYT about an upcoming event designed to raise awareness and take a stand against sexual crimes. [...]

NewsChannel 13: New Program at Samaritan & St. Mary’s Hospitals Helping Improve Patient Care and Family Experience

March 22, 2016

Samaritan and St. Mary's hospitals have launched a new program that is helping improve patient care and the hospital care experience for family members. It's called the Patient and Family Advisory Council. [...]

Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

February 15, 2016

Visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. These actions are being taken in response to increasing numbers of cases of influenza across the state and in this region. [...]

LiveSmart: Understanding Chest Pain – Know The Signs

February 11, 2016

Chest pain can occur from a number of causes including heartburn, muscle strain, a sports injury, or asthma. When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise, especially if you are experiencing pain that you have never felt before. [...]

Acute Care Troy’s “Chili & Chowder Cook-Off” A Tasty Success

February 10, 2016

The Acute Care Troy Division held a "Chili & Chowder Cook-Off" at St. Mary's Hospital on February 4 as part of the "Healthy Future Healthy Troy” campaign. The event was designed to help staff from both Samaritan and St. Mary's get to know each other, and enjoy some food and fun. [...]