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MERZ Service with a smile. Doug Merz has both given and received that treatment at Labette Health, where he's been employed for over 25 years. He started his career at Labette Health in 1980 as a registered nurse in the medical surgery unit, then moved up to nursing supervisor in 1990. But not long ago, the tables turned on Doug and he became a patient in January of 2005 when he suffered a heart attack while at work. Doug received critical first care in the Labette Health emergency room, then was flown to Joplin for further treatment. When he returned to Parsons, Doug enrolled in the Labette Heatlh cardiac rehabilitation program. And now, from first hand experience, he highly recommends that department. "The staff was very friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable. They made my rehab exercises fun." And enjoying the program helped Doug make a solid recovery and get back to the many activities he loves including collecting United States stamps, building computers, gardening, and camping. "I mostly do flower gardening, but I do have a small vegetable garden. My favorite part is just getting out and playing in the dirt and watching things grow. My camping activities revolve around camping with Boy Scout Troop 33 – I'm the scoutmaster." Doug's prior belief in the faithful service provided by Labette Health was strengthened through his recent experience as a patient. "Without this hospital, people needing health care would have to travel to Joplin, Tulsa, Wichita or Kansas City. Labette Health fulfills a very vital need for the community with good doctors, nurses, and support staff. If Labette Heatlh was to close or reduce services, people in the area would be in trouble." |
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