To The Editor:
On June 3, my husband and I were in Cape May for an Elderhostel program, and we decided to take a walk to the mall on Ocean Street. I tripped on some broken asphalt and fell face first on the curb close to the Comfort Station. Immediately, a wonderful young couple came to help me and lifted me off of the pavement, bleeding heavily from my mouth, to a bench nearby while another young woman called 911.
Someone got me ice for my mouth injury and the ambulance with EMTs arrived quickly along with three policemen. One EMT, Tim, assessed my facial injuries and he and his partner put me in a neck brace and on to the board for transport to the Cape Regional Medical Center. One of the policemen drove my husband to our hotel to get our car so he could join me at the hospital.
Tim asked me all of the necessary questions: what day is it, my name, my medicines, did I faint or trip, etc. Once at the hospital in the ER, skilled nurses quickly got me into a treatment area and took over until the ER doctor, Dr. Michael Dudnick, could check me out. He evaluated me completely and determined I needed mouth stitches, which he administered. After about five hours, I was allowed to leave and my husband took me back to the hotel. I wish I could remember all of the names of those who assisted me. I am now back in Silver Spring at my home and I am recovering well. I am extremely lucky and grateful that my injuries were not more serious as I am 77 years old and I could have suffered broken bones in my face, hips, or arms, and I only have painful bruises and lacerations in addition to my cut lip.
I wanted to tell Cape May residents how very fortunate they are to have exemplary medical personnel as well as generous and helpful residents, all of whom did not hesitate to reach out to me when I was in need. We hear so many stories about people being ignored while in pain or helpless but I could not have asked for more nurturing and thoughtful care. Please remember to show your gratitude to these wonderful people.
CAROLYN DRAKE COMPTON
Silver Spring, Md.
Cape May – Governor Murphy says he doesn't know anything about the drones and doesn't know what they are doing but he does know that they are not dangerous. Does anyone feel better now?
