Comments on: Doctor Shortage Solved (by Albus)

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By: antigoterri

antigoterri — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:21:18 +0000

Since 2007 I have had 5 yes 5 surgical procedures at Langlade Hospital.
The first was a knee scoping with Dr. Starinski. He did a wonderful job and while not perfect my knee is much much better. Just a few months later I was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 3. Surgery was done by Dr. Anna Gilbertson. She was kind, caring and very good to me. A few weeks later she surgically implanted the port thru which my chemo therapy would be delivered every other week for 6 months. Dr.s Gautam and Peterson are wonderful men and Doctors and the reason I’m still alive and currently cancer free!! Dr. Gilbertson removed the port in June and was then when I needed her in August for a hernia repair! I had that surgery on Friday and was back to work on Monday with only lifting restrictions. Each time the Day Surgery Staff were wonderful and Josh B. and Bob S the nurse anestithists had me pain free.

So all of you who want to travel for medical care go ahead….but I for one will stay where I trust and appreciate the care I’ve had for the past year!!!

By: Albus

Albus — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:17:50 +0000

I agree with you, and Jennifer. It was never my intent to sponsor a rant against Langlade Memorial.

Sherry said, “People reading this should also keep in mind that we very seldom hear the “success” stories that happen, most often only the bad ones.” Almost true, Sherry. We often hear about chiropractic “success” stories. Problem is, they are too often either lacking in evidence, or irrelevant, or simply fabricated.

The truth should not be as hard to get at, as it seems it often is.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:30:42 +0000

Good for you, Jennifer…not many people can say these days that they enjoy their jobs but you do and that is to be commended. I will personally ask for “Jennifer” the next time I have a bad experience at Langlade Hospital and you can make me feel better (just kidding). People reading this should also keep in mind that we very seldom hear the “success” stories that happen, most often only the bad ones.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:06:49 +0000

I’m pretty sad this entry turned into a rant about how awful Langlade Hospital is. I reserve bias on the basis that I am employed there, but I must admit that I love my job. I am not directly involved in patient care but at some point I see every patient that comes through the hospital while I’m on duty. Errors are made often, as with any organization. We’re all human, and at the end of the day we all go home with the weight of those errors on our shoulders.

If you have ever had terrible treatment there, I personally apologize. I am certainly not a robot who doesn’t care, and I know a lot of other people there who aren’t either. Even a “band aid” station like our hospital is not without its value. We do have a limited capacity and it is difficult to attract good physicians to a place like Antigo, yet in spite of that we save lives.

Over the course of my employment and my residence in Antigo I’ve heard a lot of things about Langlade Hospital, good and bad. Not every bad experience is without it’s merits, but in such emotionally charged experiences not all things are taken into consideration by all parties involved either.

I’ll continue to work hard at what I do, and no doubt love what I do for a long time, even knowing that what I do will almost always go without positive recognition or that many people will be inclined to make rash negative generalizations regarding my emotional involvement in my work.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:25:27 +0000

Guy.

By: Shalimar

Shalimar — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:54:53 +0000

Just an observation…Albus, you appear very well read & I love your wit!You’re my kind of girl/guy!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:03:53 +0000

I agree and you know how rumors get started and spiral over the years about the nightmare health care. It happens everywhere and at every hospital and clinic, bad and good. You know what they always say…the grass is greener on the other side…and that holds true in this situation, too. I am greatful to have the walk-in here in Antigo for emergencies, we need it simply for the many people who cannot drive to Wausau or Rhinelander for their health care needs. Count your blessings, people!

By: DF2Y

DF2Y — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:18:51 +0000

I agree John. While I definetly would rather go to a different hospital with more experience or better specialists for a surgery or something specific, we have a great hospital for general things when you think of the size of our town. No, it’s definetly not my first choice for brain or open-heart surgery, but for appointments, walk-in, or emergency room visits we’re very fortunate to at least have something.

By: John Jameson

John Jameson — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:53:49 +0000

I hope that if those ripping LMH apart are in need of emergency care that they refuse to treat you at the door. If you cut your arm with a chainsaw, its going to be a long drive to Madiosn or Wausau, but you don’t deserve access to local health care if you do not respect its purpose. LMH does not claim to be Mayo clinic, but they have made progress in the past years to bring them up to speed with the area. St. Joe’s brings in specialists to Antigo from clinics all over the state. I guess that you folks wouldn’t know this driving by your way to the same Aspirus network in Wausau…