COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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Providing education and support for our patients and our community is a major part
of Samaritan Healthcare’s mission. Each year, we reach out to thousands of people
throughout the region with educational activities, community partnerships and wellness
services for the entire family in the following ways:
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Health Matters Series
Samaritan and its Community Relations Department offers a variety of presentations
and seminars designed to help educate and strengthen the people of our community.
Whether you are dealing with a specific health problem or you are interested in
prevention, education is the key. Our “Health Matters” series is designed to give
you the knowledge that you need.
Some of our seminars include free screenings and evaluations that give you specific
information about your current health concerns. All seminars include a question and
answer segment where you are able to discuss your concerns with the healthcare provider
that is presenting the information. Through education, you can learn to make healthier
choices and improve your quality of life.
Check out our events calendar (include link here) to see what topics are being offered
at this time.
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Samaritan Booth At Community Events
- Samaritan participates in selected fairs and events around Grant County.
Promotional items and information that generate health awareness are distributed.
Booths have included:
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Wal-Mart Women’s Health Weekend
Columbia Basin Herald Senior Expo
Chamber of Commerce Mini Trade Show
YPTF Celebrate Families and Children
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Speakers Bureau
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Local organizations regularly use the hospital’s Speakers’ Bureau. Samaritan’s Speakers’
Bureau consists of healthcare providers, medical staff and employees who are available to
speak to your organization on a wide-range of topics related to health issues. Those
seeking a speaker may include:
- Civic Groups
Social Organizations
School Staff
Parent Groups
Senior Groups
Service Clubs
Church Groups
Support Groups
Business Organizations
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Community Involvement
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Our employees serve on a variety of boards and committees focused on improving the
quality of life for Grant County residents, as well as residents of neighboring
communities. These include:
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Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce
Grant County Economic Development Council
Columbia Basin Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Consortium
Safe Kids Coalition
Moses Lake School District Board
Diabetes Education Advisory Board
Samaritan Healthcare Foundation Board
Healthy Communities Committee
Family Services of Grant County
Grant County FEMA Board
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Community Activities
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Samaritan employees sponsor and participate in annual events that impact the quality of
life for Grant County residents. These include:
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Adams/Grant County Relay for Life Run
Hospital and Physician Clinic Tours
Moses Lake School District Job Shadowing Program
Samaritan Annual Turkey Drive
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MASTO HEALTH LIBRARY - 4th Floor
Masto Health Library, located on the 4th Floor of Samaritan Hospital, is open to
the public and offers access to free health-related information. The Library includes
four computer stations with Internet access. Books and videos on a variety of subjects
are also available and can be reviewed in the Library or checked out, free of charge.
Some subjects are available in Spanish and Russian. A clerk is on staff in the Library
during business hours to assist visitors with their informational needs. Our beautiful,
4th Floor facility also offers a spectacular view of the city.
Masto Health Library & Education Center
Samaritan Hospital, 4th Floor
Open Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(509)766-1308
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