Friday, November 21, 2008
VA
I gripe an awful lot here, but once in awhile I do give an attaboy. I'd like to give one to the Veterans Affairs hospital in Saginaw (Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center). While I normally use a civilian doctor - mostly just annual checkups - I have used this VA hospital off and on over the years. When I first retired here, I was going to school and used the hospital for a few health odds and ends. Some eye stuff, a heart workup and some other problems. I never had any less that excellent care from everyone here.
The last couple of months brought me to the VA again. A few weeks ago, I managed to put a 2" brad through my finger with an air gun. Luckily it missed all the important stuff and healed pretty much on its own. I did however head down the VA emergency room to have it looked at where I got a tetanus shot. I was seen quickly and professionally. Today I went down for a flu shot. When I arrived there was a sign saying they were on lunch until 12:30 which was another 30 minutes. The welcome desk made a call, and directed me down to another office where I quickly (and painlessly!!! - really!) got my flu shot.
This place really does good work.
Labels: government, michigan
