{"id":183895,"date":"2025-01-03T15:58:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T20:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=183895"},"modified":"2025-01-03T16:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T21:36:38","slug":"visit-to-huntsville-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/visit-to-huntsville-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter writer praises Huntsville Hospital and its staff | Letters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone born and raised in Huntsville, Christmas holds a special place in my heart. This Christmas we returned to spend the holiday with family and loved ones. We arrived in a blinding snowstorm, delighted knowing it would indeed be a white Christmas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On December 25th, as we prepared to gather to share gifts and merriment, laughter, and joy, Christmas took an unexpected turn. Our son Jordan, who has Muscular Dystrophy, re-injured his fragile back. (Many years ago, he had sustained 2 compression fractures in his lower back due to an accident) Who knew that putting on a Christmas sweater could be dangerous?! But it was! He felt a pop in his back and was immediately in excruciating pain. The pain was so intense he could hardly breathe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was no choice but to phone 911!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending Christmas in a hospital is not something any of us would ask for, but I have to say we were lucky to spend it in The Huntsville Hospital! The treatment we received was astonishing! I cannot express my thanks without mentioning the incredible support we received from Dec 25 &#8211; 28th. Thank you to the calming presence of so many wonderful people; the 911 Operator; Pete and his EMT partner; ER Dr. Simpson, with his sense of humour and nurse Erin, and her smile; Dr. Mar and Dr. Harrold who took the time to explain what was going on with Jordan\u2019s back, and who both gave us great advice on how to move forward with treatment and a game plan to help Jordan; Tim and the Physio team, who explained back positioning and safe transfers; and the many wonderful, kind, nurses, Sam, Sarah, Luvi and Melissa; Vishnu, the PSW who was always ready to help; and the countless people behind the scenes, cleaning, serving food and giving support or an encouraging smile; and the Free Parking for Christmas. We were blessed to be in the Huntsville Hospital!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My beautiful hometown is often praised for its lakes and rivers, ski hills, and autumn colours but, Huntsville should also be praised for its World Class Hospital!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With huge gratitude,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Jordan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As someone born and raised in Huntsville, Christmas holds a special place in my heart. 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