b'The MCH Wound Healing Center:Where Healing Happens This is alarming. Like nothing I have ever seen. ThatsIve often thought how lucky am I to have this amazing what Patricia Krueger thought when a large, spontaneouscommunity hospital close by and to have such wonderful hematoma appeared on her leg. I could literally see itcaregivers! I even wrote a letter to MCHs Chief Medical getting worse, she recalls. It was awful-looking and justOfficer to tell him personally how grateful I was for the care LEFT TO RIGHT: so painful. I received from Dr. Kloc; Maria Bemont, Physical Therapist; Dr. Derek Anderson, Jessica Johnson, Wound Care Nurse; and the entire staff. Monadnock Family Care; Patricia, a home and garden designer, retired nurse, and Rudi Flik; Lynne Maloney,ake me to PT, Director of former NH state senator, knew exactly where to go forI said to my husband, TRehabilitation Services help. I said to my husband, Take me to MonadnockMonadnock Community Hospital. Community Hospital. At the MCH Wound Healing Center, Patricia consultedThe Wound Care Center at MCH made a huge difference for me, says Patricia.Ive also received excellent care The Right Team, I knew I was in good hands when I met Lynne, says Rudi.with Dr. Curtis Kloc, board-certified surgeon and expertfrom the Emergency Department and the Orthopaedic She is a true professional who projects quiet competence. in wound care. I immediately felt confidence in Dr. Kloc The Right Place, Ive had a lot of sports injuries in my life and a lot of physicaland his staff, she says. Together, Patricia and her teamteam at MCH. Its such a gift to have top-notch providers therapy, so Im always appreciative when I meet someonemade the decision to perform a skin graft. I was a littleso close by. Now that her leg is healed, Patricia is able to The Right Choicelike Lynne, whos both knowledgeable and skilled. apprehensive, says Patricia, because the graft was goingget back to her active lifestyle. Ive never been one to sit to be large. But Dr. Kloc was there for me through all mystill, she says. Ive raised eight children, spent time as a Rudi Flik knows a thing or two about excellence. FromRudi also was impressed with the environment the Bondquestions and anxieties. It was his confidence, experience,legislator, and enjoyed many careers.the time he landed in America as a 14-year-old GermanWellness Center offered for his therapy. I was amazed byand patience that helped me get through seven long immigrant through a long career building one of the nationsthe graciousness of the space and by all the therapeuticmonths of healing. She lives a full lifefor a woman whos full of life herself.top hospitality businesses, Rudi has always focused onfacilities. I was very comfortable there. And with MCH close by, Patricia knows that when she quality, service, and exceeding expectations. Now retired,As Patricia says, her healing journey was a long-termneeds exceptional care and expertise, its just a short with homes in Florida and New Hampshire, Rudi stillFor me, choosing MCH was a no-brainer.project, one that required skilled care and constantdrive away.exudes the energy, directness, and charm that made Rudi Flik, Francestown, NH monitoring by the Wound Care Center staff. him so successful. But as most retirees will tell you, having access to goodIn addition to choosing MCH for physical therapy, Rudi also health care is essential for enjoying this stage of life. relies on Dr. Derek Anderson of Monadnock Family CareAnd when Rudi is living in his Francestown home, for his primary care needs. Its good to know that whenhe relies on Monadnock Community Hospital for his care.Im in New Hampshire, I have a top-notch health care team How lucky am IMCH is just down the road in Peterborough, says Rudi, so close by. to have this amazing Today Rudis knee is feeling much better and hes back to so its very convenient. And fortunately for me, the primaryenjoying the summer in Francestown, with family close community hospitalcare and specialty teams at MCH are both excellent. by and great health care just minutes away. close by with such In 2021, Rudi had knee replacement surgery through his sons orthopaedic practice in New York. When it came toFor me, choosing MCH was a no-brainer, says Rudi. Itswonderful caregivers!physical therapy, however, Rudi chose the Physical Therapynot simply because MCH is convenient but also because of team at MCHs Bond Wellness Center. Director of MCHsthe exceptional care they provide. I trust my MCH care teamPatricia Krueger,Rehabilitation Services and Physical Therapist, Lynneto help me stay healthy and active.Francestown, NHMaloney, worked with Rudi over several weeks to restorehis knee strength and range of motion. Maria Bemont, PT and Coordinator of the Wound Healing Center with 3| 2022 ANNUAL REPORT Patricia Krueger 4'