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To CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Tulsa, OK;
Report · 10:36pm Richard Stephenson, Steve Mackin, President & CEO; Jay Foley, Vice President of Outpatient Oncology; Denise Geuder, Vice President of Patient Care Services; Dr. Joseph M. Nicholson, Vice President & Medical Director, Employer & Payor Relations; Elena Roman, Chief Operating Officer; Zack Varughese, Vice President of Oncology Services.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Please do not demo's the Gazebo's in the back of your fantastic facility. If needed please relocate them, but don't distory them. These gazebo's are a success story for CTCA. It's a place where we can openly address our fears with others in the same boat. It's a place for a caregiver to go when a loved one is in surgery and they are scared. We hold them up, makes them laugh and pray with them. Same for patients, we talk about the fears of Radiation, Chemo and surgery. We share our experiences and comfort someone who is scared. We are not doctors, but we are a member of a club no one wanted to join! When you are out there, it's like your backyard with friends and family. You are not in a Hospital or Medical facility and feel relaxed and secure. We are group of 177 on face book and stay in contact with each other. It's a positive place for us, yes some smoke and others don't. The non smokers try to help us stop and at times they do. They politely say do you really need to do that and for that moment some of us don't light up.
Everyone is scared of what's this type of Chemo going to do to me? What's is radiation or chemo going to feel like. Without any restriction we share what it felt like to us and you'd get 3 or 4 different experiences, each a little different than the other. The patient at least has a layman's expectation and the fear isn't so strong. They have a clue and talked with someone who has went thru it. Caregivers also share experiences with other caregivers. This is a very special place to many people and honestly a growing family of Cancer fighters.
Many special life time bonds have been started out there at the Gazebo. Please we ask you to consider saving these building and what have done for so many.
Sincerely
The Gazebo Gang https://www.facebook.com/#!/gazebogang
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November 24, 2012
The momentum surrounding our request to preserve the gazebos has grown significantly. Your continued commitment to maintaining this vital space for patients and caregivers is truly appreciated.
Reached 100 supporters
November 24, 2012
6 Comments
Just leave it alone. Not everything needs to be changed or removed.
RIDICULOUS to tear down something that helps people heal. focus on the patients for once.
Leave it be. It brings comfort to those going through hell. Why would anyone want to destroy a quiet space like that?
My husband spent so many hours sitting in that gazebo during his treatments. It was the only place he felt peace. Please dont take it away.
It is such a beautiful part of the grounds. My dad loved going out there with his coffee every morning. Dont ruin it.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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To CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Tulsa, OK;
Report · 10:36pm Richard Stephenson, Steve Mackin, President & CEO; Jay Foley, Vice President of Outpatient Oncology; Denise Geuder, Vice President of Patient Care Services; Dr. Joseph M. Nicholson, Vice President & Medical Director, Employer & Payor Relations; Elena Roman, Chief Operating Officer; Zack Varughese, Vice President of Oncology Services.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Please do not demo's the Gazebo's in the back of your fantastic facility. If needed please relocate them, but don't distory them. These gazebo's are a success story for CTCA. It's a place where we can openly address our fears with others in the same boat. It's a place for a caregiver to go when a loved one is in surgery and they are scared. We hold them up, makes them laugh and pray with them. Same for patients, we talk about the fears of Radiation, Chemo and surgery. We share our experiences and comfort someone who is scared. We are not doctors, but we are a member of a club no one wanted to join! When you are out there, it's like your backyard with friends and family. You are not in a Hospital or Medical facility and feel relaxed and secure. We are group of 177 on face book and stay in contact with each other. It's a positive place for us, yes some smoke and others don't. The non smokers try to help us stop and at times they do. They politely say do you really need to do that and for that moment some of us don't light up.
Everyone is scared of what's this type of Chemo going to do to me? What's is radiation or chemo going to feel like. Without any restriction we share what it felt like to us and you'd get 3 or 4 different experiences, each a little different than the other. The patient at least has a layman's expectation and the fear isn't so strong. They have a clue and talked with someone who has went thru it. Caregivers also share experiences with other caregivers. This is a very special place to many people and honestly a growing family of Cancer fighters.
Many special life time bonds have been started out there at the Gazebo. Please we ask you to consider saving these building and what have done for so many.
Sincerely
The Gazebo Gang https://www.facebook.com/#!/gazebogang
Updates
November 24, 2012
The momentum surrounding our request to preserve the gazebos has grown significantly. Your continued commitment to maintaining this vital space for patients and caregivers is truly appreciated.
Reached 100 supporters
November 24, 2012
6 Comments
Keep the gazebo! Patients need fresh air and a spot to just breathe for a minute away from the sterile rooms.
Just leave it alone. Not everything needs to be changed or removed.
RIDICULOUS to tear down something that helps people heal. focus on the patients for once.
Leave it be. It brings comfort to those going through hell. Why would anyone want to destroy a quiet space like that?
My husband spent so many hours sitting in that gazebo during his treatments. It was the only place he felt peace. Please dont take it away.
It is such a beautiful part of the grounds. My dad loved going out there with his coffee every morning. Dont ruin it.
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Keep the gazebo! Patients need fresh air and a spot to just breathe for a minute away from the sterile rooms.