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It was a stressful learning curve in getting our mother into a care facility as it was our first experience, but both Doug and Deb were extremely helpful. … Our entire family is very happy to get our mother into your facility as it was our first choice.

Family of resident at Ascension Living Nazarethville Place, Des Plaines, Illinois

Our son had surgery at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. We were anxious, concerned about the anesthesia and his recovery. The staff was great. … That kind of full-team response is not a fluke; it‘s an organization’s culture. Thanks to each of you for making this difficult day bearable.

Family member of patient at Studer Family Children’s Hospital, Pensacola, Florida

My nurses were fantastic! The nurses, techs and CNAs went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and safe. I had some pretty scary moments, but the nurses were professional and stayed calm while keeping me calm and saving my life. I am so grateful to all of them.

Patient at Ascension St. Elizabeth, Appleton, Wisconsin

Dr. [Diana] Turner was compassionate, understanding and took time to walk me through all her concerns relating to multiple sclerosis and helped me learn how to cope with my illness. She treated me like a person and helped to ease all my fears of being in the hospital. She was so kind.

Patient at Ascension All Saints, Racine, Wisconsin I want to extend praise to the nurses and aides at Ascension St. Mary’s on 3S and in the ICU. I am an 86-year-old woman and was transferred from Ascension Standish Hospital to Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. I [am] thankful for the doctors, nurses and aides who saved my life, giving me more time to spend with my two children who have Down syndrome. I am so grateful for all they did and the wonderful care I received.

Patient at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan

My wife was discharged from Ascension Genesys Hospital Rehab. … I want to thank all the therapists, CNAs, nurses, persons at the front desk, etc., for doing such an excellent job in seeing to her needs and improvement. … They truly are our heroes and I respect and admire all of them for their part in helping my wife to come home.

Family member of patient at Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, Michigan

I truly felt that EVERYONE I interacted with really cared and showed great compassion. … Hard to improve on this experience. I have had a few ER visits over my life and this trip was the best I’ve ever encountered. Perfection at its best.

Patient at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan

I had a normal 38 weeks of pregnancy with no previous complications and two natural prior births. … My OB-GYN, Dr. [Andrew] Alexander, decided to perform an emergency C-section. … Our baby girl was born 5 pounds, 11 ounces and completely healthy. Today, I am just so thankful to be alive and I wanted to give recognition to EVERYONE at Ascension who nursed me back to recovery.

Patient at Ascension All Saints, Racine, Wisconsin

Every person on the oncology unit treated me as if I was royalty. At least, that’s the way I felt. The doctors, the nurses, the entire staff. I’ve never liked being in a hospital and always considered myself to be a horrible patient, but I can say nothing but great things about this experience.

Patient at Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit

I would like to recognize Samantha Imeson, RN, for going above and beyond for my father. Samantha used her personal cellphone to FaceTime with me so that my father was able to see me and his grandchildren. She was caring and gentle with my father. The attention that she has shown is greatly appreciated and has not gone unnoticed. I also want to thank the entire 5 West team for the work they are doing to care for my father. The love and attention that they are giving is wonderful.

Family member of patient at Ascension Macomb-Oakland, Warren Campus, Warren, Michigan

Every time I have an appointment with Dr. [Herman] Reid, he makes it a point to be sure I feel important, comfortable and welcomed in his office.

Patient at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent Ft. Branch Women’s Health, Fort Branch, Indiana