THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, November 26, 1995 TAG: 9511230206
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 07 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Medium: 70 lines
Recently I experienced illness that I felt needed special attention.
After observing the windows of my neighbors, it appeared they had retired for the night (around 1 or 2 a.m.)
Feeling able enough, I drove to the emergency room. I handed my Obici Access Card (valuable to have) to the nurse on duty. As she looked up, I was having great difficulty breathing. She and other nursing assistants immediately ushered me to a station for immediate attention.
After being relieved of my discomfort, I felt I was going to be discharged. Meanwhile, a special friend and board member appeared, discussed my case with the staff and decided that I should be admitted overnight.
Caring for the ill is a most worthy profession and recognized by many for its importance in today's often non-caring society. This was very apparent in my stay, which lasted not just overnight but for four nights.
One shining example was in the presence of Nurse ``K,'' who entered on evening duty, after a patient had experienced a difficult time adjusting to the hospital. Nurse ``K'' entered several rooms nearby, with a flair, waving her arms, announcing an on-duty call, appearing as a single dance partner, settling any worry any of us may have had. She made us laugh and put us at ease, and we assured her that she must surely have a ``halo'' over her head.
The next few days were spent under the professional care of doctors and other support personnel, each showing his own expertise as a team caring for the patients' well-being.
Praises to the Obici doctors, nurses, aides and other medical personnel. Thanks!
Elgin Lowe Sr.
Maple Street
Suffolk There are enough paid holidays for city workers
Recently I experienced illness that I felt needed special attention.
After observing the windows of my neighbors, it appeared they had retired for the night (around 1 or 2 a.m.)
Feeling able enough, I drove to the emergency room. I handed my Obici Access Card (valuable to have) to the nurse on duty. As she looked up, I was having great difficulty breathing. She and other nursing assistants immediately ushered me to a station for immediate attention.
After being relieved of my discomfort, I felt I was going to be discharged. Meanwhile, a special friend and board member appeared, discussed my case with the staff and decided that I should be admitted overnight.
Caring for the ill is a most worthy profession and recognized by many for its importance in today's often non-caring society. This was very apparent in my stay, which lasted not just overnight but for four nights.
One shining example was in the presence of Nurse ``K,'' who entered on evening duty, after a patient had experienced a difficult time adjusting to the hospital. Nurse ``K'' entered several rooms nearby, with a flair, waving her arms, announcing an on-duty call, appearing as a single dance partner, settling any worry any of us may have had. She made us laugh and put us at ease, and we assured her that she must surely have a ``halo'' over her head.
The next few days were spent under the professional care of doctors and other support personnel, each showing his own expertise as a team caring for the patients' well-being.
Praises to the Obici doctors, nurses, aides and other medical personnel. Thanks!
Elgin Lowe Sr.
Maple Street
Suffolk by CNB