Not too many years ago, lists of the local hospital's admissions, discharges, and births were a staple of many small-town newspapers. How that has changed with the advent of the Internet!
Lars, a friend who lives in downtown Kennett, shared the whole trajectory of his bout with diverticulitis via Facebook, from his excruciating abdominal pain and worrisome diagnostic uncertainty, through his admission, imaging and surgery at Jennersville Regional Hospital, to his happy return home. We heard about his NPO status and his almost overpowering longing for a Sonic Cherry Limeade, and we read his entertaining comments about his pain relievers of choice (alas, not on the hospital's formulary).
As soon as he got home, he shared his gratitude to the caregivers at Jennersville, to his new wife, and to his friends at Kennett Meeting.
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