November 15, 2014. Ridgeland, MS. The University of Mississippi.

The Hospital Center of the University of Mississippi has done itself proud. Both Ken and I were treated quickly and competently on Thursday and Friday. We arrived in Jackson on Wednesday at lunch time. That afternoon we spoke to our Internist, Dr. Gregg. Both Ken and I had issues that needed attention. She arranged to meet with us on Thursday at 1:00. Previously, Christina had alerted Dr. Gregg about my pleural effusion and the Fredericksburg Internist sent a report for her. She had spoken to the Pulmonary specialist, Dr. Abraham, and arranged to draw fluid from me on Friday at 12:15. In addition she ordered a CT scan for Friday at 11:45. By the time Dr. Abraham was ready to draw the fluid, he had already seen the scan so knew I had a mass in the middle of my chest. He showed both Ken and me the scan. He hand carried the 1300cc's of fluid to the lab and we hope it works it's magic and will tell us the cells in the mass. If not, he will take a biopsy of the mass. So progress has been made. Ken's experience is ever more impressive. Two weeks ago, Ken got a small hernia and wanted it repaired. He mentioned it to Dr. Gregg, who requested an appointment with a surgeon. Immediately, Ken was given an appointment for Friday at 9:00. We both met with Dr. Vick, who is another 20 year old doctor. He explained all the procedure and Ken agreed to have it done on December 9. While we were waiting for my CT scan, Ken completed the four steps of his pre op process. He had no waiting at all as he want from one area to the next. We were home in time for a late lunch at 2:00 and were impressed with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Neither of us had seen anything quite like it.