Personal satisfaction
TO THE EDITOR: The Oct. 21 Viewpoint in the Press-Republican gave excellent information regarding CVPH's Cardiac Unit's 5-Star rating last year from Health Grades, a leading independent health-care-rating organization in this nation.

Having just been a cardiac patient for a heart catherization and placement of two stints, I would like to exclaim my personal satisfaction and appreciation for my experience at CVPH's cath lab and cardiac unit, and for the hospital staff that cared for me after my procedure. But I also want to recognize the dedication and talent of Dr. Palma of Lake Champlain Cardiology and Dr. Gauthier of Champlain Valley Cardiology, the two medical professionals who completed the procedures.

My trust in choosing CVPH for this procedure began, not with an ad on television, but as a patient of Dr. Palma and my care by his Lake Champlain Cardiology Staff. His recommendation of CVPH was right on target. Indeed, as your viewpoint article asked, why would anyone want to go to Burlington or Albany to receive this kind of care, when the best is available right here in the North Country at CVPH?

Barbara Paye

Willsboro

Donations appreciated
TO THE EDITOR: Shirley Marshall and family would like to thank all the guests that came to a benefit held in her honor at the American Legion Post 1619 on Aug. 30. Shirley is battling cancer, and the money that was raised will be used to keep her comfortable during her fight.

A special thank you to the Sons of the Legion and the Legion Riders for their support and donation of money to this cause. Thanks also goes to the others that made donations: Champlain Peterbilt, Dan Easton General Contracting and Painting, Price Chopper, Applebee's, Meyer Gifts, Dame's Liquor Store, Wyeth, D&D Meats, D&D Hair Salon, Guma's, Pepsi, Della Suzki, Surround Sound DJ Service, Beverly Brown and Mike and Sherry Marshall. A special thanks to Angela Girardi, Brad North, Nina Gallagher, Ellen Murphy, Beverly Brown, Mona Gaylord and Barb Caska for all their hard work keeping things running smoothly. Shirley has donated some of the monies raised for a fund that will help other local cancer patients in their battle.

Shirley Marshall

and family

Morrisonville

Success in Boston
TO THE EDITOR: It seems that everyone around here thinks the place to go is across the lake for medical care. Well, skip across the lake, over the hills, and across the green and go to the city of Boston to the top hospital.

I had the best MD and care after dealing with an injury for 2½ years from a car accident. After going in circles I am now healing. I am going to get better. Thanks, Boston Mass General Hospital for your competency.

Koleen Otis-Wisher

Jay