"Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and the staff of the Advanced Pain Center. The Advanced Pain Center treats the patient as a whole person & considered all aspects of my life when considering a treatment plan, not just the illness. The doctors & nurses take the time to listen to my concerns & took my concerns seriously. They uplift and encourage their patients. They have never made me feel like less of a person because I have chronic pain. The doctors take the time to discuss all treatment options. They present options in an honest & forthright manner. And, they helped me develop my own pain management plan. The doctors, nurses, and staff are some of the nicest people I have ever met. Living with pain every day can change so many aspects of life. And, having a staff of caring and very competent professionals to help has given me the chance to continue to live a productive life, be active with my child, and pursue my dreams! Thank you so much! You have truly changed my life."

- submitted by Mary Alice Manley about All of the Staff of the Advanced Pain Center (Advanced Pain Center of Bloomington Hospital, Automall Road)

"Recently, I visited the Bloomington Hospital ER on Memorial Day for Neurocardiogenic Syncope. The ER staff was attentive, thorough, caring, and compassionate. I was admitted to 3N for three days for the syncope episodes and acute pyelonephritis. The entire hospital staff from the lab techs to the nurses and physicians were truly caring and attentive.

The nurses on 3N were great, but Linda and Gina were amazing and took such great care of me. They both showed such genuine care and concern. Thank you Bloomington Hospital for making my hospital stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
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- submitted by Patricia George about Linda, RN and Gina (Bloomington Hospital 3N)

"During a recent hospitalization I received wonderful care from a nurse on 3S named Heidi. Not only did she respond quickly to my requests, she anticipated many of my needs and suggested things that I wanted to ask for anyway. She was friendly, and was a bright spot during an otherwise difficult experience. I had never before been hospitalized, and often felt helpless. But I just wanted to compliment Heidi on the excellent care she provided for me."

- submitted by Kevin Grieves about Heidi Seifert (sp?) (Bloomington Hosp 3S)

"Major thanks to all the professionals at Bloomington Hospital. Thanks to you ALL for the positive, caring, connectivity and interface with the EMT crews, ER staff, nurses, doctors, specialists, and everyone else who continuously (24-7) have provided care for my mother and father. Special thanks to Dr. E. Bannec. Tammy in ER rocks."

- submitted by C. Seltz about C. Seltz (Bloomington Hospital)

"My daughter gave birth on March 2,2008 and the care and concern that Megan in Labor and Delivery was absolutely wonderful. She was a great help and we were really taken to see her the next day when she came to see the baby and congradulate my daughter on her hard work."

- submitted by Autumn Gilliland/Cory Gilliland about Megan (Labor and Delivery)

"I recently visited with Ms. Clarke. She was integral in having us "own" our emotions, feelings and actions regarding our activities involving past breastfeeding, interpersonal relationships, recent events and just, overall well being for us, our children and those I will influence, even as limited as it will be through the practice of EMS. Thank you Anne, for your expertise, your compassion and your love. Pat Elmes and family!"

- submitted by Patrick R. Elmes, EMT/P, LP, Texas Department of State Health Services, EMS Compliance Division about Anne Clarke, RN, BSN, IBCLC (Bloomington Hospital, Regional Center for Women and Children)

"I gave birth to my son via csection a week ago and was so impressed by the nurses in labor and delivery and postpartum. They answered any questions I had and helped me to feel more comfortable. All of our needs were met during our stay and they helped the hospital stay not be as terrible. Betty and Lynn in postpartum along w/ the rest of the nurses and techs. thanks a bunch."

- submitted by Jessica G. about Betty and Lynn and Labor and Delivery and Postpartum nurses (Bloomington Hospital)

"I recently needed the service of an ambulance for a family member and I want to commend the crew that cared for my mom. Anthony and Cathy were caring, gentle and reassuring to all of us throughout their contact with our family. They even came back to check on us later in the Emergency Room. I even saw Cathy in a local restaurant a few days later and she remembered me and asked how mom was doing. Good to know that they are there when we need them."

- about Bloomington Hospital Ambulance Service

"I recently delivered a baby at the orange county facility. I was very pleased with the care i was provided. The nurses that tended to me were magnificent. I would like to personally thank Yvonne and Mendy for their wonderful job. They made the hospital experience as pleasant as it could be in my situation . They were willing to answer any questions I had to the full extent. Thank you so much you are very good at what you do."

- submitted by Ashley Day about Yvonne and Mendy (Bloomington Hospital of Orange County)

"Last Summer we lost our brother-in-law to cancer. He had an LPN named Polly in the oncology unit who treated him with great care and a marvelous sense of humor! She made the last days for Donnie much better. I want to thank her for leaving her family in Lawrence County to work for others at the hospital."

- submitted by Carolyn Suniga about Polly LPN (Oncology Floor)

"I had surgery two weeks ago and was in the short stay unit. There was a Nurse Tech named Rhonda that went above & beyond what anyone could expect. She was there to meet my every need & let me know they were there for me. Thank you Rhonda, keep up the good work. You are an angel!"

- submitted by Donna C. about Rhonda (Short Stay)

"The MRI staff were very pleasant, and the man who inserted the needle quite competent (I'm frightened of needles)."

"In Aug.05 our world came crashing down. My husband, Randy, at the age of 52 had a stroke, and almost died. It was terrifying. We just wanted to finally thank all the doctors, ER staff, rehab. unit, and nurses at Bloomington Hospital. You are truly a bunch of angels. Everyone, for almost a month...was wonderful to us. The tender loving care and expertise was above and beyond the call of duty. It was a very stressful, exhausting and scary time, and we really appreciate all that you did for us. I have to say, even the cafeteria staff was so nice to me, I'd go down, looking all haggered, and they even seemed truly concerned, (I cannot remember her name now, but in particular, was one lady with kind of long blonde hair, was there almost every day, that was just so very nice to me) & even that, at that point, I really appreciated.
I would recommend Bloomington Hospital, at Bloomington to anyone of my friends.
God Bless, Karen & Randy Emmons"

- submitted by Karen & Randy Emmons about General Staff (Bloomington Hospital)

"My husband's appendix ruptured on 12/23/07. Our first stop was the ED, where nurses Angela and Ron and Dr. Repetto gave my husband compassionate, skilled, and speedy assessment and care. Next, my husband was given excellent reassurance and care by nurses Leanne, Ed, and Mary in Pre-op, Surgery, and Recovery. My husband then had emergency surgery performed by Dr. Fadi Haddad, who was extraordinarily kind and informative both before and after the surgery. Then my husband spent eleven days recovering on Unit 4E, where the nurses and techs were very patient, skilled, and kind. My husband's recovery was a bit difficult, which made him upset from time to time, but everyone on 4E took the time to explain and to reassure. Though we were not thrilled to spend Christmas, New Year's, and our anniversary at Bloomington Hospital, we are very grateful for the true compassion and obvious expertise we encountered during that time at every turn. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of you."

- submitted by LG about Angela and Ron; Leeanne and Mary and Ed; 4E Staff; Drs. Repetto and Fadi Hadded (Emergency Department; Surgery Pre-op and Recovery; 4 East)

"I just recently had outpatient surgery for a kidney stone and was amazed with the care I received. I was also very pleased with my nurse Leanne which I had on a trip to the ER not long before my surgery. When She started my IV I hardly felt a thing. When My mother spotted her on the day of my surgery she told Leanne what had been happening since the trip to the ER and Leanne showed that she really cared. It touched my heart to know that she remembered me and cared about me. Bloomington Hospital Obviously has the best nursing staff in the world."

- submitted by Miranda L. about Deb Ryan RN, Scott RN, Lori RN (BH Outpatient Surgery Unit) Leanne RN (BH Emergency Department) (Outpatient Surgery and Emergency Department)

"I recently had in patient surgery, Dec.17 and was released on the 19th. I cannot say enough good things about Bloomington Hospital and it's entire staff! Dr. Labban was amazing and I will be forever grateful to him for making my life so much better. The nurses& techs taking care of me went way beyond the job duties required of them. Diana Hensley, you are a wonderful person! Thank you so much for making my stay one to remember."

- submitted by Robin K. about Diana Hensley (Surgery and Outpatient Short Stay Unit)

"We recently had our new bundle of joy. We had the most wonderful nurse who made our experience amazing!! We felt so comfortable with her. It was almost like she was a member of our family. She answered all of our crazy new parent questions. She was always in a pleasant mood and helped us in any way she could. Our new baby Wyatt just loved her. She would talk to him and he would wiggle all around. We just wanted everyone to know that she definately helped us through our c section recovery process! She is definately the best of the best!"

- submitted by Amanda Epling about Jenny (Bloomington Hospital Regional Center for Women and Children)

"I had a procedure done in outpatient surgery on 11/9/07 in the afternoon. On this day I was very pleased with the greetings I received from the nursing staff. Scott Swaby, which I already knew from a past career, greeted me in a very professional and informative manner, and I am not just saying this because he was at one time a good friend of mine. All the other nurses were so kind to me also, I really dont remember any of their names, they waited on me hand and foot. I have got to say this experience was one of the very best that I have ever had at Bloomington Hospital and although I was very stressed and worried about my surgery they made me feel very comfortable and confident that I would be taken care of and it was greatly appreciated. Thank you all very much for getting me through this tough time and making my visit a pleasant one."

- submitted by Don W. English Jr. about Scott Swaby and other Nurse staff present on the afternoon of 11/9/07 (Bloomington Hospital Outpatient Surgery Department)

"I would like to compliment the nurses in the endoscopy department. I was at Bloomington Hospital for a colonoscopy and the nurses (especially Tracy) were excellent. They were very attentive - I had a migraine and they did all they could to make me feel better. I really appreciated them!"

- submitted by Julie about Tracy (Bloomington Hospital - Endoscopy Department)

"I was seen in the ER Saturday night/Sunday morning. I have a needle phobia and although I am able to stay fairly clear headed, that idea of an IV and having blood drawn is very hard to handle. I know my fear is irrational but none-the-less it is there and I just do the best I can, which is not always that great. My nurse was very understanding. She did not make me feel silly when I teared up and kindly reminded me to breath. She gave me a second when I needed it, making the process probably go much faster than normal as I was able to remain (in my opinion!) more calm. Her bedside mannor was excellent and she took time to educate me on what was going on so that I could remain calm. I cannot express how much I appreciated her kindness this past weekend."

- submitted by Jamie about Emergeny Room Caregiver (Bloomington Hopsital ER)

"I recently had outpatient surgery to remove a bone spur on my left foot. The care I received at the hospital was truly outstanding! Dr. Oglesby and Dr. Campbell provided excellent care. All of the outpatient surgery nurses were just fantastic. I particularly want to thank nurse Julie Bruce for her expertise, wonderful bedside manner, honesty, and very caring attitude. She was phenomenal. Although I was not facing major surgery, Julie's calming and highly informed presence helped a lot to lower my pre-surgery jitters. Bloomington Hospital rocks!"

- submitted by Chuck Stewart about Julie Bruce, R.N. (Outpatient Surgery)

"I am really pleased about the services we received at this hospital. The nurses really made us feel comfortable and offered such great care for both my wife and my baby. They showed how much they like what the're doing. Kudos to them. I extend my thanks to all the staff as well. Excellent workers!"

- submitted by R. Gonzales about Heidi, Mary, Shanon, Kathy, the rest of the postpartum and labor and delivery staff (labor and delivery, post partum dept.)

"I recently lost my Dad. Although we only had Hospice care for one week it made a huge difference in how we experienced his passing. The care and compassion we were given was so real. The follow up has been great too. Now I know why people give so easily to Light Up A Life -- you want to make sure everyone has this kind of care at a really tough time in life."

- submitted by M.C.

"Thank you to the Labor and Delivery staff, and to the post partum staff. You guys did an awesome job. I would like to thank one person in particular. Bethany post partum nurse. You are the best nurse anyone coukd ask for. You helped ma and my baby in so many different ways. I wish there were more nurses out there like you. Thank you for being patient with me wnhen I was having trouble breastfeeding. I've never met a nurse like you, and you are just amazing. Hope to run across you again. Thank You!"

- submitted by Alisha DeMoss about Bethany (Post Partum Nurse)

"I am truly amazed at the terrific care Bloomington Hospital has provided to my mother. Every department that my family and I dealt with from the financial office all the way up to the doctors was outstanding. My mother underwent emergency brain surgery in December 2006. The night of the surgery I was a complete mess. The compassion that the nurses and her emergency room doctor showed was wonderful. They sincerely cared and it meant so much. Her surgeon Dr. Poor really helped my family and I understood the procedures that were going take place. Dr. Poor is an outstanding physician; who deserves acknowledgment for the treatment he gives his patients daily. In addition, every doctor that my family and I came in contact with informed us in detail what types of treatments and procedures were taking place on my mother. It was very important to me for them to take the time to explain why, and they also made sure that all of us understood."

- submitted by S.R.

"In all my life I have never felt so good about a hospital. You and your staff have gone above and beyond anything I have ever experienced in a Hospital. You have restored my faith in healthcare!
I especially want to extend my thanks to Dana T., (social worker), who has virtually held my hand through my son's stay there.
I will never forget what all of you have all done for us.
With my utmost gratitude!
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- submitted by Michelle D.

"This last week I had outpatient surgery and in recovery my nurses name was Michele. She was so friendly and caring. From the moment I was taken to outpatient recovery she greeted me with such a hugh smile and a positive attitude.
I really appreciate everything she did for me! I am so pleased with the excellent care that Bloomington Hospital provides to their patients. Thank you to Michele and to your wonderful hospital."

"I am a grateful colorectal cancer survivor due to a very successful surgery by Jerry Jesseph and the hospital staff. The Olcott center educated me. Follow up treatment was provided at the Cancer Care Center. In short it was my 279 day cancer war that achieved victory in 2003. I'd like to share my story and dedicate it to Bloomington Hospital. Another note: Upon telling an employee that I was born at Bloomington Hospital and saying that I was there for a CT scan, she said well we're going to extend you're warrantee.
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- submitted by Dennis L.

"I would really like to commend nurse Jeff C. during my emergency room experience. His knowledge, performance and bedside ability was outstanding!"

- submitted by Bill V. about Jeff C. (Emergency Department )

"Thanks for being the caring people you are and for all the good service and attention given to me while in the hospital. It made my stay easier. My family felt secure to go home at night. Thanks again and God bless all of you."

- submitted by O.T.

"I recently had minor surgery and Doug M. was the nurse in attendance before and after the procedure. His knowledge, preparation and attendance was outstanding. Thank you for people like Doug M."

- submitted by Bill V. about Doug M. (Cardiovascular Recovery)