Anne Galke

Review of Winona Health

This has been my only hospital for my childhood th...

This has been my only hospital for my childhood this far, and they have helped me for the most part when I was scared about shots and such. Very clearly: there are a few really awesome staff.

THAT BEING SAID:
Fall of 2016 I had my physical for my Freshman year of High School. They did the usual check of scoliosis. They said that I had a slight curve in my spine, but that I would probably be fine. Come my physical August 2017, the said the curve had become severe and that they couldn't help me.The problem could have been fixed long ago (2016), but they didn't take action.
THEN I was sent to Mayo Clinic, which was super wonderful, but gave me the news that I would either need to get spinal fusion surgery, or get a back brace to wear all day until I've stopped growing.

I have now had this back brace for over a year, and I have to wear it for a minimum of 16 hours a day. As a 17 year old girl, it has kept me from participation in many areas. I am missing some key points in my life because of this, and it could have been prevented if this clinic took action.