To the editor:<\/strong><\/p>\nI would like to commend all the nurses and staff at Upstate SUNY Hospital in Syracuse. My husband had major back surgery at this hospital, and being an RN myself, I was very impressed with the care that he received. These are true professionals who work there, and I am proud to be a member of the nursing team. I want to extend our thanks not just to the nurses, but to all who work at that hospital. We did not come across anyone who was curt or brushed us away. Everyone was truly professional and very kind.<\/p>\n
My husband developed an infection six weeks after surgery and had to be re-admitted. Once again, everyone was wonderful. We should all be very proud of the staff and the procedures they have at SUNY Upstate. There are too many people to name individually, but all the staff on the Orthopedics Ward were amazing.<\/p>\n
Thank you to all for the wonderful care and the kindness shown – it will never be forgotten!<\/p>\n
Christopher and Carolyn Cole<\/strong>
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