To the Incredible Hospital Staff of Northeast Baptist Hospital,…read moreAs I reflect on my hospital stay from May 6 through May 19, I am filled with immense gratitude for the extraordinary care I received during one of the most challenging times of my life.
Being admitted with severe anemia was frightening and overwhelming. Yet from the moment I arrived, every member of your team treated me not only as a patient, but as a person. Your kindness, compassion, patience, professionalism, and genuine concern made all the difference in my recovery.
There are simply not enough words to express how thankful I am for the care you provided. Each day, I was met with friendly smiles, encouraging words, and unwavering support. Whether administering treatments, drawing blood or taking vital signs, answering questions, providing comfort, delivering meals, cleaning my room, or simply checking in to see how I was doing, every act of kindness mattered.
What could have been a long and difficult hospital stay became an experience filled with warmth, dignity, and hope. There were many moments when it felt less like I was staying in a hospital and more like I was being cared for by family. That feeling is something I will never forget.
I would like to personally recognize the remarkable individuals who made such a difference during my stay:
Emergency Department Staff/Hospitalist/Specialist:
* Genevieve - ER Nurse
* Dr. Feng - Hospitalist
* Dr. Alluri - Hemotologist
Charge Nurses/Nursing Staff:
* Liezl [Neurosciences]
* Paula [Neurosciences]
* Deanna [Neuroscience]
* Courtney [Neuroscience]
* Vivian [Oncology]
* Shanee [Oncology]
* Liz [Oncology]
* Joey [Oncology]
* Brenda [Oncology]
* Selina [Oncology]
* Rebecca [Oncology]
* Ruben [Oncology]
* Buddy [Oncology]
* Liza [Oncology]
Nursing Assistants / Patient Care Technicians:
* Natalie [Neuroscience]
* Tera [Neuroscience]
* Ubaldo [Oncology]
* Amy [Oncology]
* Terry [Oncology]
* Becky [Oncology]
* Grace [Oncology]
Culinary / Dietary Department:
* Chris
* Norma
Housekeeping Department:
* Linda [Oncology]
Phlebotomists:
* Cam [Neuroscience]
* Brisa [Oncology]
To every doctor, nurse, nursing assistant, charge nurse, technician, therapist, housekeeper, dietary team member, volunteer, and support staff member who crossed my path during those two weeks, thank you.
You are true lifesavers. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to caring for others are nothing short of remarkable. Because of your efforts, I felt safe, supported, respected, and cared for every single day.
Please know that your hard work does not go unnoticed. The impact you have on patients and their families extends far beyond hospital walls, and I will carry my appreciation for each of you for the rest of my life.
Thank you for helping me heal, for lifting my spirits, and for reminding me of the incredible difference that caring people can make.
With deepest gratitude and appreciation,
Robert Montgomery