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NANCY MILLER
CARDIAC REHABILITATION

There's a lot of love in Nancy Miller's heart and she expresses it openly in the ways she spends much of her time. Nancy not only loves to make music, she loves to share music. It makes her world go round, and it warms the hearts of many. Nancy sings with the church choir and frequently plays piano for seniors, the women's group, and at nursing homes. Besides creating music to the ears with her playing, Nancy also makes music for the eyes through a symphony of colors in her expressively crafted pieces of cross stitch, embroidery, knitting and crochet work. She loves being around people and appreciates her family.

"I love people, especially my family – our three wonderful children and their families – eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and above all my marvelous husband, Jim. He has been so attentive."

It was problems with Nancy's heart that really got Jim's attention. He stayed right by her side through several trying times when she needed some special cardiac care. The staff of Labette Health was also right there for Nancy and the couple appreciated their attention to detail. While she was at Labette Health for a test in 2003, they found that Nancy had an aneurysm on her Aorta and immediately sent her to Joplin for surgery. After surgery, she enrolled in the Labette Health cardiac rehabilitation program. In 2004, she suffered a heart attack at her home, then had to undergo triple by-pass surgery. Once again, she came back to Labette Health for her rehab treatments.

"I feel that Labette Health Cardiac Rehab is doing a great job. They care – all the staff are wonderful, caring people. Each time I came they really helped me. I highly recommend that all who need this treatment be sure to follow it through at Labette Health. Their strength is caring for their patients."