From the President

Dear Friends,

Holland Hospital was notified by Solucient, a national hospital-rating organization, that we have been designated as one of the "100 Top Hospitals" in the nation. Based on our performance in the areas of clinical excellence, patient safety, efficiency and financial health, and responsiveness to the community, Holland Hospital was among the 100 hospitals in the country with the highest scores. Being recognized with this prestigious award is yet another marker of the efforts by many dedicated individuals to bring worldclass medical care to you, right here in our community.

Even as we achieve national benchmark status, we continue to look for ways to enhance the patient experience at a very personal level, and we share some of these methods in this issue of Healthy Life. For instance, the cover photo illustrates one of our programs, Pet Therapy, which welcomes dogs into the hospital to bring smiles to patients. Studies show that therapy dogs reduce patients' anxiety and help speed the recovery process.

Our story on the Center for Joint Replacement gives important information about knee replacements performed at Holland Hospital – and also about how we've initiated a successful "joint camp" atmosphere that uses the great spirit of camaraderie and competition to help patients regain their mobility. Sometimes it's a combination of high-tech medical proficiency and low-tech human comfort that helps patients heal best.

Included on other pages is a description of Holland Hospital's refurbished website. Please take a moment to check out our new, information-packed and easy-to-navigate format.

In good health,

Dale Sowders
President and CEO | Holland Hospital

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