{"id":42377,"date":"2024-05-21T14:55:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T21:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?p=42377"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T22:47:45","slug":"innovation-leads-to-success-for-joint-replacement-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/innovation-leads-to-success-for-joint-replacement-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation Leads to Success for Joint Replacement Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS-1024x347.jpg\" alt=\"Front entry of Samaritan Albany General Hospital with 100 year anniversary logo.\" class=\"wp-image-37775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS-1024x347.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS-1536x520.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS-350x120.jpg 350w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS-250x85.jpg 250w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100th-Anniversary-Website-Banner-SS.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<article class=\"article\">\n\t<header class=\"header\">\n\t\t<span class=\"type\"><\/span>\t\t<h1>Innovation Leads to Success for Joint Replacement Program<\/h1>\t\t<time>May 21, 2024<\/time>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div id=\"block_14cb6667a3604c384c2864979ba51109\" class=\"shs-block block-news-article entry-content\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>The first ever total knee replacement surgery was performed in 1968, starting a movement for total joint replacement surgeries that became widespread in the 1970s. The effectiveness of total knee and hip replacement surgeries has greatly increased with advances and improvements in techniques, implant designs and surgical materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan Albany General Hospital has performed joint replacements for more than four decades. About 15 years ago the hospital created Samaritan Health Service\u2019s first total joint replacement program. The innovative program was modeled after a plan used at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The goal of the new program was clear: improve patient care by emphasizing a total team approach to the joint replacement process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the College of Rheumatology, the demand for total knee and hip replacements has been steadily increasing, with approximately 790,000 total knee replacements and more than 450,000 hip replacements performed annually in the U.S. The increasing demand can mostly be attributed to the aging population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back, a lot has changed for the better in the recovery process. In 1975, the average knee surgery patient stayed at the hospital for up to four weeks to recover. Even as recently as the past decade there have been significant transformations to Albany\u2019s joint program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen a huge shift from patients staying three nights for hip replacements and two nights for knee surgeries, but now most patients go home the same day,\u201d said Misty Samard, Total Joint Replacement Program coordinator at Samaritan Albany General Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgical improvements such as smaller skin incisions and advances in pain management have played a huge role in earlier discharge and recovery times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe used to utilize general anesthesia and now we typically use spinal anesthesia that allows patients the ability to stand and move just hours after surgery,\u201d said Samard. \u201cThis allows them to return home and go back to normal daily activities sooner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the foundation of the program is a special class designed to provide patients with thorough information on every aspect of the joint replacement journey \u2014 from check-in through surgery and into rehabilitation services. Samard shared, \u201cOur goal is to make the entire process as smooth as possible for our patients. The class prepares them on what to expect during their hospital stay and helps reduce their anxiety.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program features a collaborative approach with a multidisciplinary team of experts \u2014 orthopedic surgeons, joint care nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and more \u2014 who ensure patients receive personalized, high-quality and comprehensive care. The program aims to provide patients with a successful outcome through an individualized, well-supported and guided recovery process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur program gives patients their lives back and gives them hope and a goal to reach for \u2014 like being pain-free and active again. It helps them regain their independence,\u201d said Samard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major milestone for the program was its accreditation as a DNV GL Healthcare-certified Hip and Knee Replacement Center in 2020; only one of four hospitals in the state to receive this recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReceiving the DNV certification was very significant for the program. It was a huge collaboration to even put the program and pieces together,\u201d said Samard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program\u2019s reputation for excellence has attracted patients throughout the region. Samard actively seeks feedback from every patient, ensuring continuous improvement. She noted, \u201cWe continually adjust things to improve the program,\u201d emphasizing the hospital\u2019s commitment to evolving to meet the changing needs of its patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learn more about total joint replacement at Samaritan Albany General Hospital at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhealth.org\/JointReplacement\">samhealth.org\/JointReplacement<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Watch for more articles about Samaritan Albany General Hospital as we celebrate 100 years of service to the mid-Willamette Valley<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/about-samaritan\/our-organization\/history\/samaritan-albany-general-hospital-celebrates-100-years\/\">Visit Our History Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<aside>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Ortho-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"Maxine Lee (left) a recent orthopedic patient, talks to Julie Owens, patient care coordinator. They talked about what, if any, special assistance Lee might need when she gets home while recovering from surgery, 1976.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Ortho-CO.jpg 360w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Ortho-CO-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Ortho-CO-120x100.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption>Maxine Lee (left) a recent orthopedic patient, talks to Julie Owens, patient care coordinator. They talked about what, if any, special assistance Lee might need when she gets home while recovering from surgery, 1976.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-100-year-anniversary-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta\" alt=\"Samaritan Albany General Hospital 100th anniversary celebration graphic.\" \/><\/figure>\t\t<\/aside>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_5802d625d070c5caeb33b79fb18f3a60\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-brown-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remembering Our Past<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan Albany General Hospital has served generations of mid-Willamette Valley families. Join us in marking our 100th year with a look back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42335\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1924-SAGH-Original-Hospital-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital, 1924.\" class=\"wp-image-42335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1924-SAGH-Original-Hospital-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1924-SAGH-Original-Hospital-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1924-SAGH-Original-Hospital-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1924-SAGH-Original-Hospital-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1924-SAGH-Original-Hospital-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1924-SAGH-Original-Hospital-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42339\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1950-SAGH-Nurses-Station-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital nurse station, 1950.\" class=\"wp-image-42339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1950-SAGH-Nurses-Station-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1950-SAGH-Nurses-Station-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1950-SAGH-Nurses-Station-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1950-SAGH-Nurses-Station-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1950-SAGH-Nurses-Station-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1950-SAGH-Nurses-Station-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42333\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-Date-Unknown-Surgery-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Clinicians performing surgery, date unknown.\" class=\"wp-image-42333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-Date-Unknown-Surgery-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-Date-Unknown-Surgery-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-Date-Unknown-Surgery-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-Date-Unknown-Surgery-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-Date-Unknown-Surgery-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAGH-Date-Unknown-Surgery-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"42344\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Mens-Ward-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital men's ward, 1957.\" class=\"wp-image-42344\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42336\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Board-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital board members, 1957.\" class=\"wp-image-42336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Board-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Board-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Board-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Board-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Board-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1957-SAGH-Board-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42349\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Auxiliary-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital auxiliary holding a sign for their High Kicks fundraising event, 1967.\" class=\"wp-image-42349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Auxiliary-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Auxiliary-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Auxiliary-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Auxiliary-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Auxiliary-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1976-SAGH-Auxiliary-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42348\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1981-SAGH-Nutrition-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital nutritionist, 1981.\" class=\"wp-image-42348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1981-SAGH-Nutrition-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1981-SAGH-Nutrition-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1981-SAGH-Nutrition-1900x1100-1-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1981-SAGH-Nutrition-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1981-SAGH-Nutrition-1900x1100-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42347\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-Date-SAGH-Eye-Exam-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital clinician giving an eye exam, date unknown.\" class=\"wp-image-42347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-Date-SAGH-Eye-Exam-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-Date-SAGH-Eye-Exam-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-Date-SAGH-Eye-Exam-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-Date-SAGH-Eye-Exam-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-Date-SAGH-Eye-Exam-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-Date-SAGH-Eye-Exam-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"42350\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1974-SAGH-newborn-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital parents welcoming their newborn, 1974.\" class=\"wp-image-42350\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42345\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Circa-1960-SAGH-Fundraising-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital employee fundraising campaign for new building, circa 1960.\" class=\"wp-image-42345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Circa-1960-SAGH-Fundraising-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Circa-1960-SAGH-Fundraising-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Circa-1960-SAGH-Fundraising-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Circa-1960-SAGH-Fundraising-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Circa-1960-SAGH-Fundraising-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Circa-1960-SAGH-Fundraising-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42334\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-New-Hospital-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"1967 new hospital building.\" class=\"wp-image-42334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-New-Hospital-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-New-Hospital-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-New-Hospital-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-New-Hospital-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-New-Hospital-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-New-Hospital-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42341\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Cat-Scan-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital cat scan, 1987.\" class=\"wp-image-42341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Cat-Scan-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Cat-Scan-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Cat-Scan-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Cat-Scan-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Cat-Scan-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Cat-Scan-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42337\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-Admin-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital employees, 1967.\" class=\"wp-image-42337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-Admin-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-Admin-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-Admin-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-Admin-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-Admin-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1967-SAGH-Admin-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42340\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Provider-Child-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital clinician with child, 1987\" class=\"wp-image-42340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Provider-Child-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Provider-Child-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Provider-Child-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Provider-Child-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Provider-Child-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1987-SAGH-Provider-Child-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"42351\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1992-SAGH-Foundation-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Albany General Hospital Foundation revealing a donor wall, 1992.\" class=\"wp-image-42351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1992-SAGH-Foundation-1900x1100-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1992-SAGH-Foundation-1900x1100-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1992-SAGH-Foundation-1900x1100-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1992-SAGH-Foundation-1900x1100-1-1536x889.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1992-SAGH-Foundation-1900x1100-1-173x100.jpg 173w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1992-SAGH-Foundation-1900x1100-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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