They saved my life in the icu I have 3 kids and this year I my 1st grandson I would have never met if I didn't go to the hospital that night I had endocarditis 3 years ago and almost died but now I'm working making great money and my family has there dad back thank u too everyone at the icu for saving me
Love Preston
I once had a bad reaction to some medication and thought I was having a heart attack because my left arm was discolored, I was having severe arrhythmia, and I was sweating profusely. The nurses proceed to make jokes as if I had taken the medication incorrectly. Plus, the doctor said it was not an actual heart attack and that, in the future, I should consider going to urgent care for issues that are not "true emergencies."
I went in to have my baby girl. I had the two most AMAZING nurses. Because of them, I have a whole new appreciation for nurses. These two women went above and beyond for me and I couldn’t thank them enough. Thank you again Karen Langdon and Jan Dilley!!
Overchargewent in for a blood draw for my son through a central line. They can't do it in the lab there so sent us to oncology. Staff was nice but 2 hours for a blood draw os ridiculousand then I got my bill for over $500!! For a blood draw! Will not be going back for any services of this is how much they gouge for a blood draw!
Incredible people. Good service. Awesome!
Over the years I have had family cared for in the hospital, the ER and their outpatient services. I have had good and bad experiences. Overall I find the nurses and physicians try very hard to do a great job, Individuals usually write complaints but only a few write the good experiences I encourage you to address your concerns when they send you a review so they can strive to improve. Always give the positive as well as the negative. May you all stay healthy .
i came in with severe abd pain 12 hrs they were full but got to me very promptly. the doctor was very good very knowledgeable and answered all questions . i had an appendicitis and i went to surgery and Dr Cocco saved my life. i am glad we chose Ball.
i may not be alive if i would have gone elsewhere
Thankyou Dr Cooco , Dr Chollmer and nurses
i owe you all
People that want to complain about the long waits it is because they did not need to be there in the first place! The reason there are such long waits in ALL E.R's is because everyone goes there like it is a doctor or dentist. Since when did the E.R become a place for a small cut or sore throat or cough? This is the majority of what comes through the door and this makes the wait times high for people who DO need seen. If you are having a heart attack or Chest pain or stroke or have been in a car wreck you will be seen right away. These are real emergencies! YES the E.R is going to have a long wait time especially if you are there for something you could have easily went to see your primary care physician about. I have been to Ball countless times and have only had a few bad experiences. I know nurses are overworked and underpaid and under-appreciated. Thank you Ball for all you do. You are a great hospital people just don't understand how it works.
I tore my ACL and Miniscus on Wednesday and when I went to the ER the staff was nice I guess, but they didn't take me seriously and it seemed like they didn't think much was wrong. I went to an Orthopedic on the following day and Friday and after an MRI they diagnosed a complete ACL tear on my left knee and a partial Miniscus tear.
I go to Ball State and the orthopedic gave me a number for the Ball Memorial hospital to schedule an appointment with a specific doctor closer to Ball State. I called the number and the lady on the phone was kind of rude and I was told I couldn't come in until April to start physical therapy so again, no one taking me seriously so
So I went in with my daughter for my sisters delivery she was being induced and we wanted to stay with her and watch the delivery. So we were there a couple hours the night before then came up the next morning and she had him about 5:30 that afternoon.
So I have had all 5 of my kids at ball always good experiences. But now I wouldn't go back. The nurses in labor and delivery were snotty and hateful and I've just never seen anything like it in a hospital. They kicked us out of the room when they knowingly knew we were there for my sister to watch and she wanted us to record her having baby. I just had twins there not even 2 years ago and my room was full of my family they've never had a policy on how many ppl could watch as long as I've went there. The nurse said it wasn't about us. Hateful like said we should have read the bulletin hateful like. Not apologetic at all my mom was tearing up. I mean we obviously know it wasn't about us. It was the way they handled it knowing we were there for her and she wanted us in there and it videotaped. It was just an awful experience with the hateful nurses doctor seemed really kind though.
Im a CURRENT patient at Ball Memorial hospital. I have been here since Saturday around 1 am on 1/7/2017. I came in here for asthma attacks, severe coughing, larynx inflamation, and laryngospasms. I was treated for, and am STILL being treated for asthma with IV steroids and magnesium sulfate. The only problem is, MY ASTHMA ISSUES ARE GONE. Its taken care of. I can breathe. I can get air into my lungs. My body is getting enough oxygen. However, all the doctors I have had continue to ignore the trouble I am having with my larynx. They ignore my laryngospasms and continue to treat me for asthma despite the fact that MY LUNGS ARE FINE! I CAN F****** BREATHE!!!!!!!!! I have requested to see my otolaryngologist two floors down he never showed. I have asked to speak with a hospital administrator the administrator never showed. I have a message for Dr. Bezzo (former Dr.), Dr. Gere Hazlett (current Dr.), and the tall, blonde, female Dr. who saw me in the E.R.: MY LUNGS ARE FINE. STOP TREATING MY ASTHMA. I CAN F****** BREATHE!!!! DO YOU GET THAT??? LEACE MY LUNGS ALONE!!!!!!!!! I WANT MY LARYNX LOOKED AT!!!!!!! I WANT A CT OF THE SOFT TISSUE IN MY LARYNX!!!!!!!. MY LARYNX!!!!! YOU KNOW WHERE MY ADAMS APPLE IS? HIGH SCHOOL ANATOMY CLASS. NOT MY F****** LUNGS!!! MY LARYNX!!!!! I AM HAVING SEVERE SPASMS AND I WANT TO BE TREATED FOR THEM!!!!!! STOP TREATING ME FOR ASTHMA!!!! Have I made myself clear now?? Do you want me to spell it out for you? Would that be easier? If you would like, I do not mind.
INCOMPETENT FOOLS!!!!!
I have had the opportunity to work here, first as a medical student and now as a resident physician. Everyone works as a team, placing the needs of the patient first. Care is provided with compassion, and people strive for excellence. This hospital has been ranked very highly at a national level for quality and safety measures. I would gladly come here if I needed medical care.
Received a bill from the hospital. I live out of state. It took me three days to be able to contact someone from billing. After giving me the run around for 6 hours, I was finally able to get them to send me a bill. The billing department is a joke. I do not know if it is their software or just the representatives. I happen to be on vacation from work otherwise I do not know how I would have received a corrected bill. I was finally able to pay my bill. They seemed very uncaring on collecting money for bill. I imagine they had alternate plans to collect my money. My guess would be that the hospital would have turn the bill over to a third party. The hospitals are usually too lazy or uncaring to send a patient a bill and prefer to use these third party collection agencies.