Carol Honeywell knows about the importance of a strong local hospital because she’s experienced it firsthand. Beginning in 1991 Carol and her late husband, Dr. Eugene Honeywell, dedicated their lives to the residents in Licking and the surrounding area where Dr. Honeywell provided patient care.
“In small towns there is a connection between patients and the staff that can’t be found anywhere else,” Carol said.“At TCMH they seem to care a little bit more about you because they know you.”
When Dr. Honeywell became a patient at TCMH, Carol and her family really began to understand how TCMH connects with patients.“I’m so glad we had a hospital locally,” Carol said, giving credit to all the hospital staff—from the cafeteria to the operating room—for providing exceptional service that she “never had to worry about.”The Honeywell family also appreciated how easy it was for their friends to drop by the local hospital and check on them.
“Everyone thinks bigger hospitals are better, but I wouldn’t trade a day we had at TCMH for all the days we had at bigger hospitals,” Carol said.“At TCMH, I always knew someone would come when I called.”
Carol is grateful to see the care of Dr. Honeywell’s patients at the Licking clinic continue through Dr. John Paulson.“A hospital in our area is a big necessity, and I’m so glad it was here when we needed it,” she said.