September 20, 2020

A grateful patient made a donation to Good Samaritan Foundation in honor of:

• Meagan Dearinger, RN
• Emily Helferich, Lactation Consultant RN
• Lisa Oeters, Lactation Consultant RN
• Kathleen Smith, MD
• Jennifer Wagner, RN

Along with her gift, the patient wrote:

"This was my third delivery at Good Samaritan hospital where I have had three incredibly positive birth experiences. This most recent one in June 2020 was the best. I am so grateful to live in a community with excellent healthcare. I am most grateful for unfailing support both in and out of the hospital. At Good Samaritan Hospital I received such exceptional care from each individual who entered my hospital room that I was relaxed and at peace even right after the birth of my new baby. Then when I returned home, I had the love and support of my family to make the transition a joyous one.

Once I got home after the birth of my daughter Solenne I needed some additional breastfeeding support. The breastfeeding clinic was closed but Lisa at TriHealth Lactation talked to me on the phone multiple times and walked me through what to do to make the process better. Her support was instrumental in relieving my pain and insuring that I could continue to breastfeed successfully.

I strongly believe that the good you send out to the world you will receive much more in return. One of my favorite quotes is by William James: “The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." 

Lisa Oeters, RN (left) and Emily Helferich, RN (right)

Kathleen Smith, MD (left) with Kristin Coppage, MD (right)

Jennifer Wagner, RN

Not pictured: Meagan Dearinger, RN  

The Grateful Patients and Families Program allows a patient or their family to make a donation in honor of a physician, nurse, or team member who made a difference and share a note of thanks.

Donations provide support for projects and services in the Good Samaritan Region.

To learn more about the Good Samaritan Foundation’s Grateful Patient Program, call 513 862 3786 or visit www.gshfoundation.com/grateful.