I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the services you have provided to me and to my family during the years I have lived in the valley.

I have been a patient at the Rural Health Clinic for many years. I always receive quality care and attention. I most particularly appreciate my primary care giver, Greg Davis. During an examination several years ago, he was concerned with my heart rhythm and ordered an EKG. I mentioned that I was going to see my orthopedist in Bakersfield the following day (which he remembered). When I arrived at Kern Bone and Joint there was a message from my cardiologist. Greg had relayed my EKG results and asked for his opinion. Later that day I had an angiogram. (Which was clear, thank goodness.) How often do you hear a story like that?

A year ago I had my first and only gall bladder attack. Greg Davis ordered an ultrasound and found I had gallstones. At my request, he referred me to Dr. Skoggerson. I met the doctor when he first came to the hospital. We were seated together at a committee meeting and I resolved then that I would ask for him if I ever needed surgery. My appointment with him was relaxed and extremely informative. JoAnn Jones gave me my pre surgery instructions and I was greeted by her cheerful face the morning of surgery. The surgery wasn’t long and I was amazed that I had no pain afterwards! I never did have more than mild discomfort. The best part of all was that I went to our local hospital (no drive down, and back up the canyon), and I was home a little after lunch. This past summer I developed a bad case of bronchitis, which asthma complicated. After my first-time-ever ambulance ride, I was given very kind and efficient treatment and care by Dr. Crawford and the emergency room staff. While I was there I observed, at close quarters, the excellent care and attention given to others in the room. That has always been my experience in the E.R.

I feel blessed to say that I receive the very best care from the medical staff of the Rural Health Clinic and the Kern Valley Hospital. Friends and neighbors, they are in my prayers when I count my blessings. How comforting it is to put myself into the skillful hands of people I know and respect. I am extremely grateful for all the good things the KVHD has provided for me and our community in the thirty plus years I have been in the valley.

John Pair

Bodfish