“In late March, I could not breathe. I went to the ER in the Powell Hospital and was immediately taken care of. Dr. Olejnik and several nurses were administering IVs and tests for other possible problems. On the advice of the ER doctor, I was admitted to the hospital. Dr. Aida Polson was my doctor the whole time I was there, which was 4 days. She checked on me several times during the day and prescribed very effective antibiotics and other medicines to correct my illness.
During my 4-day stay I got acquainted with several nurses; including Robin, Tilly, Sammi, Pat, Melissa, and others that I am unable to recall their names right now. I was amazed at how kind, helpful, considerate, and professional each of the nurses were. They were always asking me if they could get anything for me, do anything for me, if I was warm enough, and if I needed anything. Each nurse was very professional in taking my vitals in a timely manner, and making sure all vitals were in order.
On one occasion, during my hospital stay, I was sitting on the couch in the waiting area around 3:00 in the morning. Sammi walked by on her way to see another patient and she stopped and asked me if I would like a snack. She gave me several options, and I chose ice cream. A couple days later, Sammi came into my room and offered me and my wife some ice cream. The nursing staff is so sweet, kind, caring, and professional, which made my hospital stay a wonderful experience.
The food from the kitchen was very, very good. From scrambled eggs and bacon to hot roast beef and salmon with all the trimmings. The delivery of food to my room was done in a very timely manner.
Dr. Aida Polson ordered a heart stress test with Dr. Kelly, and a PET scan in Billings, as well as a pulmonary test with Paige in cardiopulmonary, who was very kind and professional. Dr. Polson determined that I needed outpatient care of antibiotics for a complete cure.
The treatment I received from everyone was marvelous. It was a wonderful experience, and should I need medical care again, it will be in the Powell Hospital.”