Fourth Chance at Life - Winthrop University Hospital

Winter/Spring • 2011Grateful Patient Gives BackWinthrop-University Hospital receives countless letters from grateful patients eachyear. Some even come back to the Hospital after their recovery to thank thosewhose care made a lasting impression on them. After being treated at Winthropon three separate occasions over the course of 10 years, S. Michael Apollo felt itwas important to do just that.Mr. Apollo, who attributes his longevity to the outstanding care he receivedat Winthrop, wanted to say thank you in a special way. He chose to make twosignificant donations to the Hospital. What’s more, he wanted to come back tothe Hospital to personally thank his caregivers for their extraordinary care andconcern, which he truly believes has allowed him to enjoy a healthy, activeretirement with his wife, Anna, and to pursue his interests – going to the operaand playing golf. So he and his family recently visited the patient care unitswhere he was treated.“Every time I have been at Winthrop, all of the nurses were caring, compassionateand kind. I think it’s time to give back, and I wanted to give back toan institution that has served me well,” said Mr. Apollo, whose family was alsograteful for the nurses’ kindness and diligence in keeping them well-informedduring each of Mr. Apollo’s hospitalizations.“There truly is a special dimension of care here at Winthrop, and Mr. Apollo isa testament to that care. The staff made such an impact on him that he was promptedto give back in a way that will touch the lives of countless other patients whocome to Winthrop,”said John P. Broder,Vice President ofExternal Affairs andDevelopment atWinthrop. ■Grateful for the outstanding treatment he receivedat Winthrop-University Hospital over the years,S. Michael Apollo (above, center) and his wife,Anna, and daughter, Anne-Marie, (second andthird from left) recently visitedthe patient care units whereMr. Apollo was treated tothank his caregivers fortheir care and concern.Members of Winthrop’sAdministration werealso present for a specialplaque dedicationheld in Mr. Apollo’shonor.John P. Broder, Vice President ofExternal Affairs and Develop -ment at Winthrop (above, right)thanks S. Michael Apollo (left)for his generous donations toWinthrop during a plaque dedicationheld in Mr. Apollo’s honor.13Cornerstone