FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/30/2020 12:00:00 AM PACIFIC
Updated: 4/30/2020 11:55:46 AM PACIFIC
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SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE ADJUSTS BUDGET AND EXPENSES DUE TO COVID-19

MOSES LAKE – Since March 1st, Samaritan Healthcare has seen a 40% decline in patient volumes, and a loss of $15 million dollars in gross patient revenue. With Governor Inslee’s proclamation that closed elective surgical procedures in mid-March and the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order that was implemented on March 23rd, Samaritan has experienced significant decreases in patient volumes across the entire organization, even in areas like the Emergency Department.

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3/30/2020 9:45:00 AM PACIFIC
Updated: 3/30/2020 9:43:42 AM PACIFIC
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TWO SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Moses Lake ­– Two Samaritan Healthcare employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Both of the employees are recovering at home and remain in isolation.

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3/20/2020 11:49:00 AM PACIFIC
Updated: 3/23/2020 1:25:12 PM PACIFIC
For more information, contact Gretchen Youngren.

SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Samaritan Healthcare is incredibly grateful to our community for their support of healthcare workers during the national COVID-19 pandemic. For those in our community who are interested in creating facemasks during this time, we invite you to follow the simple instructions listed below or watch the tutorial video highlighted below.

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3/19/2020 4:48:00 PM PACIFIC
Updated: 3/19/2020 4:49:09 PM PACIFIC
For more information, contact Gretchen Youngren.

SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE POSTPONES ELECTIVE PATIENT CARE SERVICES UNTIL APRIL 1ST

Moses Lake ­– As of Thursday, March 19, Samaritan Healthcare officials made the decision to suspend elective surgeries and other elective services. The decision comes after continued conversation with regional and state health officials, surrounding our community’s defense against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

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3/18/2020 2:00:00 PM PACIFIC
Updated: 3/18/2020 2:32:35 PM PACIFIC
For more information, contact Gretchen Youngren.

SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE RESTRICTS VISITORS ON ALL CAMPUSES

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2020

Moses Lake –Samaritan Healthcare will be restricting visitors at Samaritan Hospital, Samaritan Clinic on Pioneer, or Samaritan Clinic on Patton—effective immediately and until further notice. By following CDC recommendations to reduce potential COVID-19 exposure in our hospital and clinics, we will continue to protect our patients, staff, and community.