News Releases

On September 25, people can drop off potentially dangerous controlled substances at the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, 1205 E. Main Street, and the Ashland County Service Center, 1763 State Route 60 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Rheumatologist Padma Vellanki, M.D. will speak to the Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Samaritan on Main.

The local Fraternal Order of the Eagles recently donated $10,000 to Samaritan Regional Health System, which was used to purchase a NuStep for the Cardiac Rehab Program.

The Cardiac Support Group will meet Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun evening with “The Amazing Heart” game board. The meeting will be held in the Fourth Floor Classroom at Samaritan Hospital.

The Diabetes Support Group will meet Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. at Samaritan on Main for a discussion on “Diabetes 101: Back to Basics.” The informal meeting is meant for both diabetics and their loved ones.

Keywords: diabetes, diabetes support group, insulin

As part of a grant that three local organizations received from the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a unique support group is taking shape. The Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group will be known as “Women with Hope.” The group’s main goal is to communicate with breast cancer patients, keeping in touch through a unique mentoring program.

"Where Samaritan Fits into the Future of Healthcare," will be presented by Danny Boggs, CEO of Samaritan Regional Health System on September 27. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Samaritan on Main, 663 East Main Street.

Childhood obesity is a vast growing problem, more than tripling in the past 30 years. Join Dr. Troy Smurawa as he discusses this on-going health crisis. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Samaritan on Main, 663 East Main Street.

Keywords: childhood obesity, obesity, overweight

Pathologist Dr. Moskowitz and urologist Dr. Proano recently joined Samaritan Regional Health System's Medical Staff.

Samaritan Regional Health System is offering the popular Freedom From Smoking® program. An introductory class begins at 10 a.m. September 14 with an overview of the seven-week program and an assessment of the participant’s readiness to quit.

Keywords: quit smoking, smoking, smoking cessation, stop smoking

One-on-one appointments for Medicare recipients, or individuals applying for Medicare coverage in 2011, are available November 16th from noon - 7 p.m. at Samaritan on Main, 663 East Main Street in Ashland.