Editor,
I would like to say something about our little hospital in this town. I have lived in Eureka for 29 years and worked locally for 22 years and never had to use our ER or the hospital, or any hospital in Arkansas, until recently. One evening it was necessary to go to the ER and I ended up being admitted to the hospital.
I was treated wonderfully by the ER doctor and staff and then, on into the night, by nurses and staff and all I came in contact with. I was treated with respect and they took care of all of my needs.
I have always known how important our hospital is to this town and the surrounding area. It is an old hospital – never dirty! They give wonderful care and I know that I wouldn’t have gotten any better care anywhere else.
We are blessed to have this hospital and, yes, we could use a new one but isn’t the care most important?
Anita Hanson
I agree partially. The staff is wonderful but an ER visit I had 2 years ago with a large bug that flew into my ear…hitting the ear drum…and getting stuck…..resulted in their being of little help. They lacked equipment, necessitating me to travel to Fayetteville the next day….then giving me a pain pill that cost me $75. Surprising.