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Grant County News75 centsWhat Our PatientsAre Telling UsMGH offers great careOver 20 years ago, after living in variouscities of all sizes, I was transferredto Marion. After a few months, I knewthat this was home and this was whereI was going to stay. I’ve never regrettedthat decision. Over the years, I’ve heardpeople trash our city for its lack of finedining or fancy stores. Yet these samepeople are nowhere to be found whensomeone tries to make a success in oneof these businesses.The issues I want to address here,however, are those who trash our medicalservices and Marion General Hospital.After firsthand experience, I don’t believeyou can find better care than I’ve had herein Marion. I spent a full week in MGH andwas treated professionally and compassionatelyby everyone with whom I camein contact. Marion General Hospital nursingcare is second to none. The gift shop,food service, maintenance and follow-upstaff all give the impression that they arethere to serve you and only you.My family doctor, James Orrell, madea hospital visit at 11 p.m. on a Fridaynight so I wouldn’t hear my prognosisfrom someone else. My surgeon, MichaelGunter, spent unlimited time with meexplaining the procedure, possible outcomesand results in detail. I would highlyrecommend both doctors and MarionGeneral Hospital for excellent care.—Robert Prahl, MarionA grateful patient highly recommends MGH for its excellent care.James M. Orrell, M.D.Michael A. Gunter, M.D.This text originally appeared as a letter to the editor in the Chronicle-Tribune.vim & vigor • spring 2010 49
Are You Ready toSave a Life?A Q&A about blood donationBlood donations help patients heal and recover. Simply put, blood donationssave lives. Read through the answers to these frequently asked questionsto find out if you are ready to become a hero and save a life.What is the most common typeof blood donation?Whole blood donation is most common. During this process,approximately one pint of blood is donated. Each unit of blood isthen separated into three products: red blood cells, platelets andplasma. Therefore, with each whole blood donation, up to threelives can be saved.Is donating blood safe?Donating whole blood is safe and simple. Strict procedures forevery step of the process ensure the safety of the donor and of theblood supply.How long does it take to donate blood?The entire process, from registration to refreshments, takesapproximately 45 minutes.How often can I donate blood?Whole blood donors can donate up to six times a year. You mustwait 56 days between whole blood donations to allow plenty oftime for your body to replenish red blood cells.Art Faulkner, retired from Marion General Hospital after 38 yearsof dedicated service, has made more than 107 blood donations—that’s more than 13 gallons!—since the 1960s.Donate TodayFor more information on donating blood, please contact theSouth Bend Medical Foundation Blood Donor Center at Marionat 765-662-4630.Where: 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite G-10When: Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.go50vim & vigor · spring 2010
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