Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Earns IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition 03/03/2026 Good Sam earned Oregon’s first IRIS Air Quality Seal for cutting surgical infections using 24/7 air purification units that identify and remove airborne contaminants.
Samaritan’s “HAC Team” Approach Saves Lives & More Than $800,000 12/02/2025 Samaritan Health Services reached an impressive milestone this December when the health care system marked a year without a single central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI).
Resident Surgeon’s Papers Receive Multiple First Place Honors 09/19/2024 Resident Surgeon Robert Wood, DO, a fourth-year resident at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, was recognized at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics’ national meeting. Two of his research papers were honored with first-place awards.
Explore Your Options for Fibroid Treatment 09/09/2024 If you’re struggling with uterine fibroids – you have options. Dr. Jessica Mitchell, Samaritan Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery, explains approaches to treatment including “Acessa,” a less invasive procedure than traditional surgery.
Robotic-assisted Surgery Now Offered in Newport 05/02/2024 Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital now offers robotic-assisted surgery, making it the first Critical Access Hospital in Oregon to use it as an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy.
Albany Hospital Celebrates 1,000 Robotic Surgery Cases 10/18/2023 The Samaritan Albany General Hospital surgery team celebrated their 1,000 robotic-assisted surgery on September 27, 2023.
Bowel Obstruction Symptoms Can Come on Suddenly 07/11/2023 Abdominal cramping, nausea and constipation are common symptoms can indicate a serious medical issue. Understand bowel obstruction and the importance of early diagnosis.
Samaritan Welcomes Hazel Tetzlaff, PA-C 06/15/2023 After working as a paramedic during college, Tetzlaff decided to become a physician assistant because she enjoys building relationships with patients. She assists with general surgery.
Albany Hospital Launches Integrated OR for Robotic Surgery 06/15/2022 Samaritan Albany General Hospital now has a fully integrated operating room for robotic-assisted surgery.
Samaritan Welcomes Surgeon Nathaniel Uecker, MD, FACS 03/01/2022 Newport surgeon enjoys solving problems and helping people. Dr. Uecker specializes in minimally invasive techniques.
