And this is the response from Swedish today

What a quick and positive reply to my letter, sent via email yesterday --

From: Curtis.Veal@swedish.org
Subject: RE: praise for Swedish staff
Date: May 12, 2009 2:46:53 AM PDT
To: jillrik@nwlink.com
Cc: Rod.Hochman@swedish.org

Dear Ms. Cohen:
Thanks so very much for your feedback. We are proud that your patient experience was a positive one, as we strive to deliver the best possible care in the case of every patient we serve.

Again, thanks for your thoughtfulness in taking the time to acknowledge these fine staff. Dr. Hochman & I will be sure that they receive this kind recognition for the great work they do.

Best to you,
Curtis Veal

Curtis F. Veal, Jr., MD
Immediate Past Chief of Staff, Swedish Medical Center
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Internal Medicine
Medical Director, Critical Care & eICU
Swedish Medical Center & The Polyclinic
801 Broadway, Suite 814
Seattle, WA 98122
Office 206.329.1760
Pager 206.997.5051
Mobile 206.790.7008

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