Physicians at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center donate funds for respite rooms

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Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center opened four respite rooms that provide a private space where patient families can nap, shower or have quiet time. These rooms, funded by the physicians through Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation, will give families the separate space they need while spending countless hours in the hospital with loved ones.

Many families with a critically ill loved one in a high-acuity area of the hospital, like the intensive care unit, are reluctant to leave the hospital. These rooms will allow families to take a break, while remaining nearby. Each room is equipped with two twin beds and a full bath.

This project is an example of the many ways donations to Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation support patients. Each room received fresh paint, updated bathrooms, window treatments, new furniture and a refrigerator. Families are able to stay up to 10 hours at a time.

“Our mission behind these respite rooms is to make our patients and their families comfortable,” said Dr. Lawrence Nycum, senior vice president of medical affairs of Novant Health. “The rooms will allow our patients to have their loved ones close by, while it also gives our patients’ families a place to rest during a stressful time.”

“My mother has been in the ICU for a week now, and the staff have helped me reserve a room for two nights,” a recent guest explained. “The rest and nice, hot shower were priceless after spending three straight days in the ICU waiting room, worried about my mother. I live over an hour away, and it is difficult to drive back and forth. I am very thankful for the care.”

“My fiancee and I were to be married last Saturday; however, he was admitted to the hospital on Friday and a catherization was performed. Early on Tuesday, he had open heart surgery,”  shared another guest of a respite room. “Being offered a quiet place to spend the night where I feel close to him while he is being taken care of is more of a blessing than I can put into words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

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