2008 Murat Divan

H O S P I TA L N E W S
“Our Family Loves Your
Hospitals”
G O R D O N J H U S K
Bill and Geneva Rhinehart were happy
when they learned they would have
twins. Jennifer and Jonathan were
born prematurely in January 1999 and each
weighed slightly more than two pounds. It
was apparent at birth the twins might develop
leg problems.
The twins’ sister, Debbie, spoke with us
during the Murat Children’s Christmas party.
She told us Jennifer’s problems were noticed
when she was unable to roll over or crawl at
the age most children can. Jennifer was accepted
as a patient at Shriners Hospital in Chicago
and has made 10 trips to the hospital. Debbie
says, “Dr. Peter Smith is a very good doctor.
He replaced both of Jennifer’s hips and
explained everything to us. We are not certain
if Jennifer can walk yet, but she improves every day. We are
hopeful she will walk after she has more physical therapy and
gains strength. The surgery removed the pain Jennifer was
having and she is much happier now.”
Debbie says, “Shriners are super nice. The hospital is
great and it has helped Jennifer so much. We love all the
drivers who have taken her to the hospital. They are very
friendly and helpful. Even the patients at the hospital are
friendly. Sometimes they help Jennifer get into
and out of her wheel chair. Jennifer became a
very close friend of her roommate and developed
friendships with many other patients. We
are very thankful for the Shriners and their hospitals.”
Debbie adds, “Jonathan’s problems are not
as bad as Jennifer’s, but he recently began having
severe leg pain. A local doctor said he was
simply having growing pains and would outgrow
the problem. Because Jonathan is
Jennifer’s twin, we wanted a second opinion on
his leg pain. He was accepted as a patient at
Shriners Hospital in Lexington and has been
examined there. He had X rays and blood work
in Lexington, and we are waiting for the doctor’s
diagnosis.”
Debbie thanked us for inviting the family to the
Christmas party and said, “Our family loves your hospitals. I
think it is just wonderful that your hospitals are so kind and
caring, and that there is no charge for the great
treatment you give. I don’t know what we would have done
without your great hospitals. We thank all the Shriners for
helping our family.”
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