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Cleveland Clinic from page 2 to having a successful experience, says McGee.
Daily, two-hour therapy sessions gave
Retired Hospital CEO Finds McGee ample time to observe the healthcare
professionals guiding him through treatment.
Comfort As A Patient “I was very impressed with how the staff
worked as a team,” he said. The combination
John McGee didn’t know what to expect as a patient at of professionalism and empathy also impressed
the David L. Smythe Wound Center at Cleveland Clinic him. “These individuals really cared about me as
Martin Health. Despite 25 years as a hospital executive, a patient and a person. They wanted me to have
he was not prepared to be a patient receiving treatments in an excellent experience.”
a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. “When I saw the chamber,” The team made such an impression, that he
he said, “I was very nervous.” wrote a letter of praise to Cleveland Clinic Martin
He was scheduled to undergo 30 sessions of hyperbaric Health President Rob Lord, describing the wound
oxygen therapy to ensure sufficient healing after dental center as “a gem of an operation.” As a retired
surgery. “I previously had radiation on my jaw and it was hospital CEO, he felt it was important to share
recommended by my oral surgeon to go for treatments, his experience. “Having that high level of care,
prior to removing the teeth and putting implants in.” delivered on a day-in, day-out basis, is something
McGee says his caregivers immediately sensed his the organization should be very proud of.”
apprehension. “They said, ‘you know John, why don’t we His appreciation touched members of the healthcare was able to feel comfortable and relaxed,” she said, “and
practice?’ And they walked me through the routine and team. Valerie Ryan, M.D., is medical director of the that his hyperbaric oxygen therapy was successful.”
answered all my questions.” That preparation was essential Hyperbaric Department. “I am so happy that Mr. McGee McGee and his wife, Carol, raised their six children in
New Jersey, and only recently made Palm City their full-time
home. He says the wound center reinforced his confidence in
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, which is where the McGees
will receive care in the years ahead.
He’s also pleased his letter put a spotlight on the wound
center. “I learned in my career, most medical professionals
don’t want anything other than a sincere thank you for a job
well done. They are not out for citations or awards they just
want to do an excellent job for their patients.”
• Learn about wound care at martinhealth.org/wound.

Mutt March Festival from page 1

Companies that are sponsoring the Mutt March include
Apex Pavers & Pools, Carl’s Buick GMC, Ralicki Wealth
Management, Stryker Electric & Air, Stuart Fence Co.,
and Your Florida Loan.
For Mutt March vendor information and event details,
contact Courtney Zanetti at czanetti@hstc1.org or (772)
600-3211 and Candace Callahan at ccallahan@hstc1.org
or (772) 600-3216 for sponsorship information.
About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC)
is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100
S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955,
it has been the leading advocate for animal protection
and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3)
private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent
and locally operated and relies on donations to support its
programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter
at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information,
visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.

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