Comments on: Lee County’s First-of-its-Kind Clinic Opens

By: MARY

MARY — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:35:12 +0000

Thank goodness this disease is being recognized as a terminal disease with patients in critical need of advanced care. There are so many clinics for multiple sclerosis yet somehow ALS clinics continues to be low priority for most health care facilities/systems. Great job, Lee Memorial!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:50:28 +0000

I worked with Harry at ABC 7. He was an amazing guy to do so much after he was diagnosed. Toni will keep it going too. Hard to believe there wasn’t an ALS clinic here before.

By: Patrick Comer

Patrick Comer — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:39:06 +0000

Lucy,
Thank you for taking the time to comment. As you say, the strength and faith of people like Harry and Toni, and Geoff and Nancy are an inspiration for us all.
Patrick

By: Lucy C

Lucy C — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:23:27 +0000

Thank you for this insightful, emotional but hopeful article on a very important disease, and for spotlighting a rare collaboration for the betterment of all involved.

I was kind of feeling sorry for myself today, but not after reading this story. Glad to know people who make a difference like Harry and Toni and Geoff and Nancy. God bless you all!

By: Patrick Comer

Patrick Comer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:53 +0000

The ALS Clinic does indeed have a dietitian on staff as part of the comprehensive approach to treating the patient as well as offering assistance to the caregiver.

By: larry h

larry h — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:31:01 +0000

The article is well written, particularly compared with what passes for well written stories these days.

My immediate neighbor passed in his 40s, but had use of his legs until near the end. Even with constant medical supervision, his passing was sooner than anyone expected. We all need to take advantage of everyday, for there may be no tomorrow.

One thing that is missing from the article is the dietary services provided by the Clinic. This is an important component to proper care – both for the ALS victim and the surviving spouse.

You are fortunate to have such a clinic in your area.

From the coast of Maine

By: J. Randall

J. Randall — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:39:47 +0000

As you may well be aware, nutrition support is a vital component of the comprehensive care plan for patients with ALS. I hope Lee Memorial has taken this into consideration and has a Registered Dietitian on staff. If so, that therapy is also entitled to recognition with this clinic.