On June 26, our 7-year-old daughter was taken to the emergency room of Fayette Community Hospital.

Rachel had to endure some frightening things for a little girl: an I.V. and a spinal tap.

These procedures were difficult, but made so much easier because of the doctor, nurses and EMT on staff. Rachel was told things truthfully, yet gently. She was treated with respect and given minute by minute information on what was to be done.

Our questions (and there were many!) were answered patiently. Rachel was diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to the hospital. Her loving care was continued the next four days by the nurses and staff on the second floor.

We are grateful that Rachel recovered fully and is home enjoying her summer.

Please allow us this public way to thank Dr. Steven Freilich, Dr. Quentin VanMeter, paramedic Jim Mask, and all the staff of Fayette Community Hospital.

Fayette County can be very proud of such a fine facility, but more importantly, proud of the competent and kind people who work there!

Joe and Amy Puleo
Fayetteville

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