Dear Editor: Re: This is what Burnaby Hospital is like, Inbox, Burnaby NOW, March 7.
Recently, I fell on the sidewalk near the Bob Prittie library, and I broke my hip and hit my forehead, which needed stitches. I was taken to Burnaby Hospital and thought I would have a long wait, but they had a bed for me within 10 minutes. I’m a senior.
By 3:30 p.m., I was in surgery having my hip repaired. Earlier, a doctor had cleansed and stitched my head wound. By 5:30 p.m., I was in a bed in the surgical area. The room had three beds, was a bit crowded, but there were curtains for privacy and our bathroom had a door. The nurses and all the staff were excellent, and I had very good care.
After six weeks, I returned to have the staples removed and also had X-rays. At the cast clinic, we had minimal wait times as they are very efficient there. Our experiences at Burnaby Hospital have always been good, and waiting times haven’t been long. I am tired of hearing people always complaining about the hospital. We are thankful it is here.
Joan Wilcock, Burnaby
