Broadlands Hospital

Perhaps the one-sidedness is because most of us really want the hospital???

 

I especially like how Donna includes HCA in with her comment. Like HCA wastes their time posting in our reindeer games!

 

KT - now thats not very neighborly to call T8 a troll

... hmm seems like I touched a nerve with you.

As for one sided - LOL that is rich coming from you (based on your comments and history as well as Donna's neighbor) then leave the forum.

the whole hospital debate is multi-factored and it is narrow minded people who make it a one-sided topic.

 

Point taken ..

 

No didn't call T8 a troll (good spin though Pea). More of your "snarkiness" I suppose and if everyone agreed with you there wouldn't be a forum would there? Now that's narrow minded and that's what I meant by one-sided. Then again, based on my "history" only you know best You can step down from your pedestal now

 

Actually, I did take it that you called me a troll, "Pea, funny you're feeding the troll (T8) and you don't realize it!" That seems pretty clear cut to me. But hey, I can only read em as I see em.

I guess Pea is not the only one who doesn't "realize".

But hey, if you want to resort to name calling go for it (even if it is against the rules ). I knew you were one of us "blatherer's" too.

 

Ha ha, T8er, you nailed that one. Some of us wear the "blatherer" label proudly and admit it, but also add substantive comments to discussions. Others prefer to just snipe repeatedly at people, never add anything of substance and act offended when called on their comments. Hope you have a great night, blatherererer!

 

In all fairness, I thought this latest email update from CCB was a good start:

In response to our last Concerned Citizens of Broadlands (CCB) community email, several recipients expressed that the email should have included an “opt out” button for those who no longer wish to be included in the distribution list. We think this is a good suggestion; in fact, we wanted to make it easier both for those who wish to opt out and for those who wish to become more involved in CCB’s efforts to stop the proposed development of BRMC in the Broadlands neighborhood.

For those wishing to opt out of CCB’s communication network, there is an option to unsubscribe at the bottom of this email. Simply complete the steps to unsubscribe, and from henceforth you will no longer receive communications from CCB’s network. If you already requested to be removed from the network and are receiving this e-mail, please complete the unsubscribe process below to ensure you have been properly removed.

By remaining on this list, you will continue to receive updates and newsletters from CCB; however, you will not be considered a member. If you are not already a member of CCB and would like to become one, please sign our online petition at www.StopBRMC.com. Do not become a member if you do not wish to support our cause. The web site also has a contact form for those wishing to become more involved and volunteer with CCB, as well as for those who have specific concerns about BRMC that you would like to bring to our attention.

I encourage all of you who support our efforts to keep in close contact with CCB. Please visit our site frequently, use the contact form provided, and do not hesitate to e-mail me directly at Rebecca@StopBRMC.com.


Sincerely,

Rebecca Zoellner
Community Liaison

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Concerned Citizens of Broadlands [/FONT]

 

I'd say that HCA's positions are fairly well represented already in this forum, and with the community. They are obviously committed to finishing the project. They have resorted to filing lawsuits against our county government, "partnering" with Children's, "donating" plats of land to the HOA, running full page ads in HOA newsletters, local newspapers, and a lot of other stuff that some of us are probably unaware of. It would be redundant of them to hire a PR person to post in here. Do the words "preaching to the choir" mean anything to you?

Also, I am not sure what form the "partnership" with Childrens will take, but this page shows the different types of "satellites" that already exist, including pediatric cardiology at Lansdowne.

 

Currently there is only one type of specialty outpatient service, cardiac, available in Loudoun County.
From my conversation with Children's, they will be assisting in the set-up and staffing of the pediatric emergency room at BRMC in addition to having several doctors representing many different types of services available at BRMC.
As your link showed, they have many outpatient services around the region. Due to the incredible amount of children here, they are excited at the opportunity to establish a facility in Loudoun County.

 

I would love to see a CNMC staffed pediatric oncology unit in BRMC.

 

Cliff - is this a Peds Cardiac unit? I thought it was just an adult unit.

For months we've had to travel to CNMC and/or FFX for PEDs cardiac care and this takes a toll on our family. It would be a great benefit to have this type of speciality care (along with others) in Loudoun.

 

Don't know, but if it's Children's Hospital, I would assume it's for children.
Check Mr. Rogers link.

 

I agree. CNMC has great doctors and support staff.

 

Cliff - I checked out the link (from Mr. Rogers), it appears CNMC has a sat office near the ILH complex:

Leesburg
The Landsdowne Medical Pavilion
19450 Deerfield Ave., Suite 150
Landsdowne, VA 20176

I was a bit confused when I quoted your statement - I didnt realize you were talking about CNMC vs. adult specialty care.

 

I believe BRMC is planning a generic cardiology unit which will probably be adult, but I will check when I speak with my contact about the partnership if peds cardiology is part of the plan for the BRMC/CNMC partnership.

 

Wow! I am visiting this forum for the first time since I moved to Broadlands 4 years ago. I'm surprised by the hatred and politics displayed here. I am writing to anybody who cares that I care deeply that this hospital gets built. I've always thought that it would be nice to have a hospital close by, but now I have a personal reason. Three months ago, I was injured and brought first to Cornwall. After initial diagnosis, it was determined that I needed to be transported to Lansdowne, where I spent 6 days. The care was good; however, it took 12 hours for them to get a room available for me. I am making light of this as it was extremely concerning at the time. When I was finally transferred (about 1:30 am) along with about 6 other patients who had been waiting, we were told that they had to do late night discharges to make room. I feel for the patients and their families that had to be discharged so late that night. I'm sure that they weren't happy. Since being released from the hospital, I have heard of at least 3 more stories similar to or worse than my experience. I have been informed that this is common practice. Doesn't that sit wrong with those of you who don't think we need more hospital space?

Think of it this way: LoCo has been one of the fastest growing counties in the country for many years. We have had to build multiple schools to support this. Does it not make sense that we would have to build more hospitals as well? We tend to be against it until we need it. Trust me. I know.

For those NIMBY's (not in my back yard) out there, it didn't seem to affect the sales in Lansdowne that they had a hospital in their neighborhood. If the closest house to BRMC will be 800 feet away, it seems that it will be similar in comparison to those in Lansdowne. And those houses in Lansdowne are much pricier than the houses that are closest to the proposed hospital. It didn't affect their value at all, and all of my friends in Lansdowne are delighted to have a hospital so close by. BTW, the ambulances turn off their sirens when they enter a neighborhood, so noise shouldn't be a factor.

As for putting the hospital farther out in LoCo, it won't happen because there just isn't the population to support it. Also, I heard that INOVA is planning to put an emergency clinic at Gilbert's Corner. Does anyone know if that is true?

With the approval of the children's center, I would think that the residents of Broadlands and the rest of the county would be overjoyed at the prospect of BRMC coming in. As a mother of 3, I would much rather have a state of the art children's facility close by than 40 minutes to an hour away.

I really hope that people can get past the ugliness and see the light here. This hospital is a good thing. We need the choice, and we need the beds!

 

Well said.

 

The new wing at the old hospital in Leesburg has/will have a cardiac care office. Not sure if it's the current one and they are just moving though.

 

jgamom,
very well said! kudos to you!!