Thank you Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centre for your service

Sandra Napier, Portland

On behalf of our entire family, I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Yolando Samuels, facility manager, and Sharon Simmery, operational manager at the Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centre in Eastridge.

For the past 10 years, you have consistently assisted our father and husband, who is a very high-risk patient, even during the most difficult times. While things may not have always moved as quickly as we would have hoped, we are truly grateful that, when it mattered most, you always came through — including this past week.

We also want to extend our appreciation to those who continue to play a vital role in his care, the nurses and staf,f such as Sister Belinda Arendse, Sister Pauline Waagenaar, Dean Clayton, and Nazi­er Meyer. We are humbled by the excellent support and dedication you show in your service. 

Please know that many patients at your facility value the care and commitment you provide. May we all be reminded not to focus only on the small black spot on the white page, but instead see the bigger picture — the wide white space that represents your effort to meet the needs of so many patients.

Thank you once again. You are truly appreciated.