Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting.

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to Blake staff for great care

Two weeks ago my blood pressure took a nose dive and I went with it. My face hit the wood floor so hard it knocked me out.

When I came to I was just being put into bed by hospital staff at Blake Medical Center. For the next four days I received wonderful care by the staff in ICU. They all had the best attitude, were always in a good mood, always very helpful, even though all beds were full and they work 12-hour shifts.

On my last morning there, I found a carnation on my breakfast tray. When I asked why, I was told I had been such a good patient.

Well, I am writing this letter to publicly thank the Blake Medical Center staff in ICU and one floor below and my two doctors for all their patience.

Ned Cobb

Bradenton

This story was originally published July 20, 2016 at 1:16 PM with the headline "Kudos to Blake staff for great care."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER