After injuring my elbow this winter, the next step to recovery is working with an occupational therapist. From the long list of possible rehabilitation centers provided by the arm physician I wasn’t sure where to turn. Because my family has been very well cared for by the Addison Gilbert Hospital Emergency room staff, as well as the fact that it is so convenient, made deciding upon AGH easier. When making the initial appointment I stated one criteria and that was that whoever was assigned me had to be extremely gentle.
I liked Francine from the moment I met her and not just because she is super gentle, she is also smart, kind, compassionate, and truly knows her profession. If you are ever in need of an arm OT, Francine is the one. She has been treating patients for twenty years, seventeen of those years at AGH. Francine specializes in nerve and tendon injuries of the hand and arm, arthritis, trauma, and wound care. If you are ever injured, which I sincerely hope you are not, but if you are, ask for Francine; you will surely be in the best possible hands!
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She’s the best. I had a badly broken wrist. Screws and plate to repair. I also had a bad thumb joint. So was so gentle and explained how and why I did the exercises she had me do.
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She’s the best!
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Agree, Kay, I love the time that she takes to explain as well!
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My husband right hand was very badly burned from a home accident eleven years ago. Doctors at Brigham and Women’s Hospital stated he would never be able to use his hand again. With Francine’s dedicated therapy he got full use of his hand. We can not thank Francine enough for her expertise and professionalism.
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Thanks so much Kay and Virginia for sharing yours and your husband’s experience with Francine, both stories of remarkable recoveries. We are so blessed to have such a tremendously compassionate and dedicated professional like Francine working here at our local AGH!
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Great care is always good! Addison Gilbert was our main hospital I even remember the doctors (Dr. Pett, Dr. Babson, Dr. Lumberg. My sister and younger brother were born there…:-) Dave
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Would it be ok with you all if I share these compliments and stories with my colleagues at AGH?
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Yes, please feel free.
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