Becky Zamorano

Review of Cortland Regional Medical Cent...

My mother went to the ER after taking a bad fall d...

My mother went to the ER after taking a bad fall down a flight of stairs. She repeatedly told them her pain level was at a ten. They took x-rays, said nothing was broken so she was being discharged (with her pain level still at a ten). They told her they could not give her any pain meds and to take Tylenol and Ibuprofen. We left feeling in complete disbelief from their lack of care. From there, we went to Wilson where they found 4 broken ribs (2 which were displaced), 2 compression fractures, and air bubbles on her lungs. Thank goodness, we went to another hospital. I just feel bad for those who are unable to travel or are stuck with Cortland Regional Medical Center. I am not one to post, but I feel this experience is worth sharing and reminding others to trust their gut and never feel bad about getting a second opinion.