Fallon Boinski

Review of CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial...

I was in town for Easter and this was the only hos...

I was in town for Easter and this was the only hospital around. I went in by Ambulance and they immediately threw me into a wheelchair and into Triage where an older lady began asking questions that the EMS lady had just asked me and had obviously had it all written down for her. I was in excruciating pain and it was ridiculously obvious by the crying and screaming I was doing (pregnant with a possible twisted ovarian cyst). The lady said that I needed to "chill out" because "you're already aware of what is going on, no need to freak out this much". Really? I felt like I was about to pass out on top of almost having a panic attack due to being overwhelmed by the pain. When I told her that I had to use the restroom (the first time) she said I'd just have to wait. I told her that I had to go pretty bad and she was completely irritated but wheeled me over to the restroom where she ran me into the door frame sending shooting pain throughout my body. I told her that it hurt really bad and her response was "Well you said you HAD to go pee!". What?! No sorry?! It took all I had to not go off on her. Then I was put in a room and they took forever to come in. Usually pregnancy complications are rushed. Not here! The doctor was quick to just administer pain meds, which is fine and all, but I wanted to get down to the real problem. I waited 3 hours for an Ultrasound then another 2 for results. The nurse made a comment about how busy they were today and how most of the people just go in there to get their drug fix. Well, after the doctor wanted to "give me a shot for the road", I can see why people flood this place! The staff is very unprofessional and the place is disgusting. I was shocked at how unsanitary the place was! Drive the extra miles to the next hospital, who knows, it just might save your life.