Sky Ridge Medical Center

My husband and I were induced for our first child on Monday night. Our night nurse explained the induction process and made sure we felt like we were home. She also asked what kind of delivery my husband and I wanted, to be our advocate during the delivery process. My induction moved fast, and by the time I met the day nurse I needed an epidural, badly. She communicated with anesthesia, and tried using techniques for pain relief while we had to wait for the epidural. She too, asked what kind of birth plan we had so that she can also be our advocate. Once my epidural took effect and my Foley catheter was placed she told me to rest before I would get ready to push, as I was dilating fast and the doctor would be by soon. She started practice pushes placing my husband at my one leg and her at the other instructing me on what to do. Once my daughter was out, she insisted I order food, and she prepped me for the mother/baby unit. My mother baby nurses were great. Our night nurse took our baby to let us sleep for the night and brought her back for feedings, and our day nurse educated my husband and I on daily activities about care for a newborn. We couldn’t had asked for a better experience for our first child.

When taking my father-in-law for an echo cardiogram, we were greeted and directed to the Admission desk. I had paid and registered in advance so Lisa had me sign a couple of papers. She was very cheerful and professional. Then Sandy took us to the room for the service and laughed at my father-in-law's jokes. Very nice of her. He has Alzheimer's but loves to make people laugh. The Sonya was also very patient with him and very sweet too. It was a delightful experience and my FIL thought everyone was very nice.

Admitted through the ER, taken care of with such speed and proficiency, moved to a room I was being admitted to, and in 30 minutes was being taken to surgery. I was in for a total of four days, the nursing care was superior, all shifts, every need was met and when it was time for discharge, I was totally prepared to take care of myself, though I had help whenever I needed it. Have had 4 surgeries at Sky Ridge and in my opinion it keeps getting better, though I hope I won't need them in the future.

Sky Ridge is a fabulous place to have a baby! The nurses are amazing, the rooms are large, and the location is ideal! The only reason i didn’t give it 5 stars was because of the food. I was spoiled with how delicious the food was after having my first baby, so my standards were high. The food this round left something to be desired.

Good food. Good care. Nice staff. Many staff. The hospital must employ a gaggle of people because there was practically a new person in my room for the whole experience of hospitalization. Even a chaplain visited me. Scary in a comforting cleric way. I was impressed with the 15 year old building. They have medical care down to a science. But healthcare system is broken. I wonder how much money the toilet paper cost me ... ... ...