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Letters to the Editor - The Millerton News - 3-30-23

Thanking our doctors

In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, I want to acknowledge the tireless work of our Sharon Hospital doctors, as well as the community physicians who care for patients across our service area.

Here at Sharon Hospital, our physicians are integral to the five-star quality care we provide our patients. Our doctors lead our teams of caregivers as we serve patients in their times of need and guide them to good health. Our medical staff’s commitment to the health and wellness of our community is unmatched, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of this team.

Over the past three years, we’ve seen this commitment in action as our healthcare providers have navigated a seemingly endless stream of challenges, stepping up to meet the moment and serve our community at every stage. There is nothing more powerful or inspiring than seeing the impact of our physicians on our tight-knit community.

I have been a physician practicing internal medicine, hospital medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine at Sharon Hospital for nearly 24 years. This National Doctors’ Day and every other day, I’m proud to call Sharon Hospital my home and to work alongside some of the most dedicated and caring professionals I know.

So on March 30, I ask that you join Sharon Hospital and Nuvance Health’s leadership team, Board of Directors, and staff in wishing our physicians a happy National Doctors’ Day and saying, “thank you for all that you do.”

Mark J. Marshall,
DO, MA, FACP, FHM, FAAHPM

Sharon Hospital Vice President of Medical Affairs

Sharon, Conn.

 

Amenia Fire thank-you

On Sunday, March 26, the Amenia Fire Company sponsored our monthly Pancake Breakfast. We were pleased to have a nice crowd  of 222 people in attendance for our annual meal. We rely on the breakfasts  to raise needed money for general operations and we always appreciate the support of the community. We thank everyone who attended our event and we hope to see you again for the next one (and final one of the season) on April 16.

Andy Murphy,
on behalf of the Breakfast Committee,
Amenia Fire Co. and Auxiliary

Amenia

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