Patient Stories

Angelia Cumpton: Taking Care of Each Other Healthcare workers need care, too. Angelia Cumpton, LPN is a chronic care management nurse for Family Care Clinics and when she learned she had breast cancer in February 2023, she admits she was terrified. Read Angelia’s story of how she learned she had stage one breast cancer, and who served as her inspiration to make it through the hard times. Angelia’s Story

Noah Weaver: A Life Regained 27-year-old Noah Weaver writes and performs poetry, but last summer he nearly lost everything. Learn how the quick actions of BCMH Ambulance Services saved Noah’s life. Noah’s Story

Gene Schroeder: Knowing the Signs Gene’s heart stopped twice in our ER. His first symptoms were not the usual red flags. Gene’s Story

Key Ingredients: A Story of Diabetes and Determination Chantelle Mumma made a goal for herself when she learned she had Type 2 diabetes in August of 2021: to keep her blood glucose levels (or sugars) in check. She has achieved that goal, and as an added benefit, she has lost weight and gained more energy and self-confidence. Chantelle’s Story

Bringing comfort, expertise for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment close to home Our very own Kristi Gaylord, a 15-year proud employee of Bates County Memorial Hospital, recently shared her personal story about the discovery, treatment and recovery from Stage I breast cancer. With her mom’s memory close to her heart, she shares the importance of family history and early detection. Kristi’s Story

Feeling Grateful to Whip COVID: Carl Stanfill “I would like people to know how good of a hospital they have here,” Carl said. “They just did a fantastic job. I can’t say enough good about them.” Carl’s Story

Calcium Score was the First Critical Step to Prevent a Cardiac Event for Ron Steuck and Tim Enos ““I felt lucky that she kept after me to get something done, because I think the alternative would not have been good.” Ron and Tim’s Stories

 

Laura Piland, Colon Cancer Survivor Laura Piland was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at age 38. Now in remission, Laura is a strong advocate for colon cancer screening. Laura’s Story

Alva and “Boss Hog” Sometimes, what seems like a minor injury can quickly become serious.  Alva Thornhill, a Ballard farmer, needed emergency medical help after a run-in with  one of his boars, aka “Boss Hog” Alva’s Story