Baptist Health is ‘something special’

“We’re right here with you.” These words come to mind whenever Martha Davidson reflects on the time her husband, John, was hospitalized at Baptist Health Richmond.

“We’ve always felt blessed with regard to our health,” she said. “But, when John suddenly became ill, we turned to the folks at Baptist Health.”

She admits the initial ambulance ride to the hospital left her a bit anxious. However, that emotion was soon replaced by a sense of serenity as they were embraced with warmth and kindness by each nurse they encountered.

“Not only was my husband attended to with great care, but nurses also made a point to check on me, which was especially touching,” she said. “Whether it was offering to order hot meals or bringing a blanket to stay warm as I sat by my husband’s side, the nurses went above and beyond for us the entire time we were there.”

Martha doesn’t think the hospital is where a healthy person should be for too long if they can help it, but she is proud to have Baptist Health Richmond and the level of care they provide serving her community.

“When you have a team of nurses who treat you and your support system the way they would look after their own family members, you know you have something special,” she said. “John and I will always be grateful for Chris Lockard and the rest of the nursing staff at Baptist Health Richmond. They have been true to their word: They have been right here with us every step of the way.”