by Karen Sharpe I am not a runner.  I struggle to get on the treadmill for twenty minutes 4 times a week.  This is no surprise to anyone who knows me.  It does, however, make it difficult for me to understand why Thor Johansen is running the Kettle 100 (100... read more →

By Karen Sharpe Lately, I have been doing a lot of thinking about the community that is Samaritan's staff - actually what I have been doing is giving thanks that I get to be a part of it.  My colleagues are passionate about relationships - most of them are therapists... read more →

Who Cares for the Caregiver? Joan Guest, MSW, LCSW As the population ages, more and more individuals are taking care of elderly parents. Some adults in their 50s are now “parenting” their parents and some seniors end up taking care of elderly relatives instead of enjoying a carefree retirement. Some... read more →

On, Thursday, April 9, Samaritan will participate in National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD), an educational program provided through the national nonprofit, Screening for Mental Health. The initiative raises awareness about alcohol use disorders and helps individuals with alcohol problems find opportunities for assessment and treatment. Thousands of community-based organizations, colleges,... read more →