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Charlotte Hospital That Served Segregated South Gets Marker
Community Heroes•2h ago

Charlotte Hospital That Served Segregated South Gets Marker

Good Samaritan Hospital, which provided life-saving care to African American patients during segregation, will receive a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker this week. The hospital served Charlotte's Black community for over a century, from 1891 to 1996. #

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Hospital Volunteers Celebrate 60 Years of Service in Illinois
Acts of Kindness•Apr 21

Hospital Volunteers Celebrate 60 Years of Service in Illinois

A small group of 15 women who met in a hospital waiting room in 1966 launched a volunteer program that has now served patients and families for six decades. The SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary in Mount Vernon, Illinois, was honored with a city proclamation and anniversary luncheon celebrating their legacy of compassion.

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Indiana Hospital Keeps Patients Safe During Water Crisis
Acts of Kindness•Apr 18

Indiana Hospital Keeps Patients Safe During Water Crisis

When a boil order threatened patient safety, Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes quickly switched to bottled and treated water to keep care running smoothly. The hospital's fast action shows how healthcare teams protect communities even when basic resources fail.

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Vincennes Hospital Fights Drug Abuse With Free Drop-Off
Acts of Kindness•Apr 17

Vincennes Hospital Fights Drug Abuse With Free Drop-Off

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is making it easier for families to fight prescription drug abuse right at home. On Tuesday, anyone can safely dispose of old medications, no questions asked.

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Vincennes Hospital Hosts Drug Take Back Day April 21
Acts of Kindness•Apr 11

Vincennes Hospital Hosts Drug Take Back Day April 21

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is giving the community a safe way to dispose of unwanted medications. The April 21 event helps prevent drug misuse and protects the environment.

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Indiana Hospital Hosts Free Drug Take Back Day April 21
Solutions•Apr 10

Indiana Hospital Hosts Free Drug Take Back Day April 21

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is making it easier for families to safely dispose of old medications while protecting their community from drug misuse. The free event offers a simple solution to a problem hiding in medicine cabinets across town.

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San Jose Hospital Cuts Stroke Diagnosis Time by 24 Minutes
Health & Wellness•Apr 6

San Jose Hospital Cuts Stroke Diagnosis Time by 24 Minutes

Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose is using AI to diagnose strokes 24 minutes faster, a breakthrough that could save millions of brain cells. The hospital is the first in the Bay Area to deploy the lifesaving technology.

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Health & Wellness•Mar 27

Good Samaritan Offers Free Stroke Screenings April 30

Good Samaritan Hospital is giving community members free stroke screenings on April 30, helping people catch warning signs early. The preventive health event could save lives by identifying stroke risks before they become emergencies.

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Indiana Hospital Saves Patients $340K Through Drug Program
Community Heroes•Feb 28

Indiana Hospital Saves Patients $340K Through Drug Program

A rural Indiana hospital is using a federal drug discount program to keep cancer patients in treatment and seniors from choosing between groceries and prescriptions. Good Samaritan Hospital has redirected over $340,000 in savings directly to patients who couldn't afford care. ##

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Surgeon Brings Dog Asher to Cheer Up Hospital Patients
Acts of Kindness•Feb 24

Surgeon Brings Dog Asher to Cheer Up Hospital Patients

A Colorado surgeon found the perfect prescription for lifting spirits: his therapy dog Asher. The four-year-old pup visits patients at Good Samaritan Hospital, bringing comfort during their toughest days.

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Hospital Throws Date Night for NICU Parents on Valentine's
Acts of Kindness•Feb 14

Hospital Throws Date Night for NICU Parents on Valentine's

Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati turned Valentine's Day into something special for parents who couldn't leave their newborns' sides. The hospital hosted a five-star date night right in the NICU, bringing joy to families facing their toughest days.

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Mt. Vernon Hospital Named Top in Nation by Forbes
Health & Wellness•Feb 6

Mt. Vernon Hospital Named Top in Nation by Forbes

A southern Illinois hospital just earned a spot on Forbes' first-ever list of America's best hospitals. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon stood out for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.

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Illinois Hospital Auxiliary Awards $16,500 in Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Jan 28

Illinois Hospital Auxiliary Awards $16,500 in Scholarships

Eleven future healthcare workers will receive $1,500 scholarships from SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary this year. Applications are open now through March 31st for high school seniors pursuing medical careers.

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Indiana Hospital Launches Patient-Led Care Council
Acts of Kindness•Jan 22

Indiana Hospital Launches Patient-Led Care Council

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is putting patients and families in the driver's seat with a new advisory council. The group will help shape hospital policies, improve safety, and ensure care meets real community needs.

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