Our Patients Say It Best...

Delia Shanley takes advantage of all the wonderful amenities offered by The Villages. On any given day, she is likely dancing at one of the town squares or playing golf on one of the picturesque courses.

Recently, she was forced to give up those activities due to a painful bunion on her left foot. Even walking was extremely painful.

“The straw that broke the camel’s back was when I was visiting the Denver Zoo with my grandchildren and experienced tremendous discomfort,” she says. “I knew it was time to do something about the bunion.”

At the recommendation of friends, she visited Tri-County Podiatry. Dr. Felix Esarey performed a successful bunionectomy on her left foot. Much to Delia’s surprise, she felt little discomfort from the procedure.

“I have heard horror stories about bunion surgeries, so I was definitely skeptical,” she says. “However, my experience was very positive, and I never felt pain. Dr. Esarey was great about communicating with me throughout the entire process and always treated me with respect. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks to him, I am dancing and golfing once again.”

Going green to save green

Leesburg Regional Medical Center is committed to providing quality care and service excellence, which includes energyefficient operation. According to the Department of Energy, healthcare organizations spend more than $6.5 billion on energy each year and that amount is rising to meet patient needs.

Recently, the hospital and its day-surgery center underwent a major infrastructure improvement project that included advanced building controls, premium efficiency chilled water systems, energy recovery ventilators, an energy dashboard, and ongoing energy services. These initiatives have improved conditions for patients, the facility’s operations, and the environment.

“By being more energy-efficient, not only have we improved the overall environment and comfort of our facilities but operational expenses for our organization will be reduced by approximately $175,000 per year,” says David Taylor, system director of plant operations and facilities. “The return on investment is expected to level out in just four years.” ■