Mease Countryside Hospital- Jacobsen Emergency Center

Christine P. 

on Birdeye

6 years ago

The ER Misdiagnosed my 13 year old with a Baker's Cyst and sent us home telling us to wait it out. Luckily, I took the xray to her Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kortright, who immediately saw a bone infection that broke through into the knee joint. He aspirated the joint at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital which clarified infection. He then did emergency surgery to clean the infection out and put her on antibiotics for 5 weeks. I could see the dark spot on the xray and the breakthrough and I am just a Mom! What is wrong with t... read more

rick n. 

on Birdeye

6 years ago

This hospital still employs the tyrant respiratory therapist David Essex even though he is known to have been having an affair while married to his wife of almost 24 years with another married woman Mary Newman, another respiratory therapist at the same hospital. His and her known antics are frowned upon by the other therapists and feel they betray trust and good judgment and should not be practicing in any field as important as the health and well being of others. Next I will be sending all my data to news stations for even... read more

Elba Abby B. 

on Birdeye

7 years ago

I went to the E.R. two days ago.I was registered very promptly and there was a young lady helping with vital signs which helped triage much faster. I was then place in a room had my chest x-ray the x-ray tech very knowledgeable and friendly she even gave me a pillow. Nicole was the nurse or tech taking care of me . I have a cardiovascular vascular decease so I was well monitored. I had a bit of a Waite but there were quite busy. My diagnosed is pneumonia. I am from out of town but I truly received great care.... read more