Copley Hospital

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Megan Mennelle

The absolute worst hospital experience I have ever had. The only person who was nice was my nurse. But here is why I will never appreciate this hospital... 1. When I was severely ill, to the point of going in and out of consciousness in my dorm lobby, I asked the paramedic between exasperated breaths why he allowed so many people to just stand in the lobby and watch me. He replied, "because nothing this exciting ever happens at Johnson!" What I really meant was...get everyone out! 2. One nice paramedic said "She may need oxygen" (I was not breathing normally at all and very much needed oxygen) and the same paramedic as talked about in #1 said "Nah, she doesnt need it. Why would she need oxygen shes fine..." ***Note: I do NOT exaggerate sickness. I would have given anything to avoid the hospital, but I actually begged for an ambulance because I was so ill-I know what I did and did not need but clearly this paramedic didnt care. 3. After many hours of battling a severe flu that led to 3 1/2 I.V.s, the inability to walk & eat or drink anything and utter exhaustion, at around 2 a.m. I asked my roommate to please ask the doctor to lower my bed so I could rest just for a half hour or so before I go home. (I had to be taken to the car in a wheelchair because I was so weak). I heard her ask Dr. Nigro from behind the curtain, and his response to her was; "No, your friend needs to go back to school. This isnt a babysitting service." Then he pulled back the curtain and said, "Miss, if this hospital gets busy tonight, were going to have to ignore you. Just go home, get somebody to pick you up." Now, you have GOT to be kidding me! I was their PATIENT. They saw, and others saw the severity of my illness. It was the middle of winter in Morrisville, VT...if the whole population of Morrisville and Johnson combined ended up in that hospital that night, it still wouldnt be busy. I was the only emergency room patient there.

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Maggie Worboys

The only reason I am alive is because the nurses, doctors and techs in the ER saved my life- PERIOD. On the night of 2/07/2013 I suffered a brain aneurysm - they acted so rapidly, efficiently, professionally and correctly that I survived and they sent me to UVM MEDICAL CENTER in Burlington where I spent the next 48 days fighting for my life. Without the team at COPLEY ER- I never would have had the chance to fight for my life. I owe every person on duty that cold winter night my deepest and fondest admiration, respect and above all Love. Please know staff of Copley ER that my entire family holds you all directly responsible for making all the right medical decisions that saved my life. God Bless You All and know in your hearts that on 2/07/2013 you saved the life of Maggie Worboys! Be proud and hold your heads high because never has my life been more valued then the night you saved it

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mine prim

copley is the worst hospital ive ever been in. here is a person that is disabled that walks into the hospital for help to only be looked at and judged before they can even talk.. i am from another state in town for a family member that is on there death bed and ended up having to stay a bit longer and ran out of meds and needed more because my pcp could not send what i needed to another state so i was told to go to hospital if i was in that much pain to only be told to go back were you came from if you need help. ive never seen a doc look at you and tell you to back to where you came from if you need help with pain. basicly i was a drug head and needed my fix. how does a doc tell you that with out knowing your history. i will never ever step foot nor my family or friends into that hospital again and to think i had a child born in there 11 years ago

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Kandie Williams

I brought my daughter in around 3AM with a fever of 104 when we left the house this was 1.5 hours after I gave her Motrin and about a 1/2 hour after a cool bath. I get her there Triage comes out fever of 105. The nurses on that shift were working at an urgent pace. Very nice very friendly. But then shift change happened. The nerve of this nurse who took over to ask me WHY I brought her into the ER rather than treating at home....... I had no words. none. I was so angry. I will never bring her there again. I will drive the hour to Burlington. Someone who has to ask such a moronic question probably chose the wrong career path. Then when I brought her to her PCP for follow up he suggested I call PCP first then go to Burlington. Thats right local PCPs do not trust this hospital. Let that sink in.

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Marcia Donnelly

Due to a skiing accident, I was taken to emerg at Copley Hospital on January 18th, 2015. I want to thank the ambulance attendants for their care and professionalism. I especially want to send a "bouquet" to "Mean Mary", the nurse assigned to me in emergency. Mary, you were an angel, and you should be called "Merciful Mary"! Your sense of humour, your thoughtfulness of and empathy for my pain made all the difference for me. You helped me keep focused through those few hours and gave me some hope. You continued to try different ways to make me comfortable, and for that I am very grateful! May God bless you as you serve the sick at Copley Hospital. PS. Im still in bed and hope to sense some progress soon. Marcia Donnelly :-)

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Kerry Kunisch

I went to Copley on Sunday Aug. 10th...my son was sick and we didnt know the problem. Dr. Nigro was there, him and the nurses were amazing and helped us out as much as they could. We did have to take him to Fletcher Allen by ambulance, but I felt comfortable with the care my son was getting and what they knew he needed. We are from out of town and really felt at ease with their care. Thank you so much for your help and care. My son is doing great and is back to his self! :)

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Renee Adler

Although I cannot fault my interaction with the orthopaedic doctor, physical therapy was an utter low. Lots of yatta yatta, ignoring the instructions of the doctor and no work, no hands. Resentful that they bill my insurance direct, as it was a rip off. I wouldnt recommend seeking attention at the PT facility attached to Copley ever, at all. Other interactions at this facility have been quite acceptable.

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Sara Schindel

ER for the flu 4/17/15. Was refused any prescription to ease the coughing even though I wasnt sleeping and had broken a rib from coughing. I did get a chest xray for pneumonia even though Id had a pneumonia vaccination. Had a MRI just because the doctor saw a mass above my heart that turned out to be a "fatty mass". Hope they get their MRI machine paid for soon. Did I mention that Im 65 years old?

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Susan Jennerwein

I was seen in the ER while on vacation during the summer. I was very ill and was admitted to stabilize my condition so that I could return home to my local hospital. The care I received while in the ER and as an inpatient was excellent. The staff was very kind and I was treated quite appropriately.

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