Happy Nurse’s Week

Mr. Harp was admitted to MediLodge of Grand Blanc on September 17, 2019 on a ventilator for respiratory failure after being unconscious for over two months. "I was so scared of not being able to breathe, my anxiety was so high. Heidi, the Respiratory Director, stood by me and helped coach me through the breathing process while the nursing staff made sure I was going to be ok. I was off the ventilator for a whole day. Each time I felt more and more comfortable with myself knowing I was able to do this! I was scared but the RT and Nursing staff calmed me down, talked me through the process and I had lots of people around me encouraging me and telling me how great I was doing without the ventilator on!" Soon Mr. Harp's trach was capped, and the MediLodge team graduated him to the step down rehabilitation unit from the ventilator unit. "The Pulmonologist pulled my trach out and I didn’t even feel it. I think very highly of the staff, from housekeeping to the big shots. Heidi, my Respiratory therapist, was excellent and encouraged me. She even bought me balloons to congratulate me on going home. I feel like I was brought back from the grave, but here I am going home. I had fun here. My wife of 53 years told me she picked the right nursing facility. I would recommend MediLodge of Grand Blanc to everyone!"

"I chose Medilodge of Grand Blanc for myself because I felt this center was the best choice considering the given options. Some specific team members that stood out to me were Shane, a CNA, Elizabeth (Betsy), from the Dietary Department, and Asia, another CNA. There were also many others that I came in contact with that went above and beyond. The staff really was, in a word- stellar. They all made me feel welcomed and they kept things positive at all times."

I really looked forward to activities during the day. I enjoyed the therapy dogs and musical groups they brought into the facility. Jason my Nurse worked with me every day. He is the reason I am going home today.

"My rehabilitation experience at Medilodge has been a lot of fun! All of the staff was very cooperative and gave honest answers to my questions. I am now able to get around and do what I want!"

I am really enjoying the new therapy gym and my brand new room at MediLodge of Grand Blanc. The best part is I get my own shower in my room. The people here are so nice and helpful.

Physical Therapy was great! I will definitely recommend this Rehabilitation Center to others!

All the staff has been fantastic! Especially the dietary department. The kitchen staff paid close attention to my dietary restrictions and allergies. I want to thank all the staff for being kind, gentle and accommodating during my rehabilitation stay!

"I am pleased with the hospitality of all of the staff here. Everyone I have met wears a smile. My recovery has been a pleasant experience, starting with the hospital, continuing to my Rehabilitation Therapies here!"

Very professional. Physical Therapy is super! I got tearful when I saw George walking---those therapists work miracles!

"Having dialysis on-site is convenient. The dialysis staff are not only very nice, but they are also very good! Some days I feel like I have more energy!"