Amanda Frankoski

Review of Good Samaritan Medical Center

Recently my best friend's mom was brought to the h...

Recently my best friend's mom was brought to the hospital for trouble breathing due to throat cancer which has returned. They have been doing their best to remain optimistic in such a difficult time. She was recently given a feeding tube because her throat was becoming too narrow from the tumors and a trach was the last thing she wanted. When she arrived, she was brought straight back to a room where she recieved great care from her nurse Cheryl, Dr. Vasquez and the rest of the staff. It soon became obvious that something needed to be done about her airway. Dr. Olsen ENT came in and assessed her, was honest and recommend an emergent trach to be placed in the OR. Let me just say that his bedside manner, intelligence and just the fact that he didn't shame her for not getting the trach sooner gave so much dignity and humility to the situation. He was truly a blessing to have on her case and we couldn't be happier with the care recieved. The receiving ICU nurse Nancy was also great as she had many years of experience and did everything in her power to keep her out of pain. She got the most sleep she's had in two months that night thanks to an amazing group of people who went above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you all again.