Patient claims extraordinary therapists are angels on earth

Port Charlotte, Fla.  – Liana Garcia, Occupational Therapist and Chantelle Elliot, Physical Therapist, who work in the therapy department at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, were recently recognized by one of their patients for the exceptional encouragement, skill and compassion they consistently bring to caring for their patients and patient families in the hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation center.

The therapist’s patient said, “The sensitive, encouraging and effective care I received from Liana and Chantelle was completely over the top amazing. I looked forward to every Occupational and Physical Therapy session. Somehow they actually made them fun. The pleasant and productive conversations, coffee in the apartment and strolls down the halls. And the recliner was a godsend. They were the bright spots in otherwise pretty gloomy days. The many exceptional kindnesses and smiles will never be forgotten. Words cannot express my profound gratitude. If there are angles on the earth, I had the privilege of being cared by two of them."

“HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation program offers comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients requiring a coordinated intensive therapy approach,” says Dr. Lian Jen, physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist. “We have 20 beds dedicated to our inpatient rehabilitation unit on the second floor of the hospital.”

For more information on the hospital’s rehabilitation programs and/or patients and families looking to recognize a caregiver, visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.