Christopher Wangsness, M.D.

It was frustrating not to learn something specific to identify my pain and unfortunately I took that out on the doctor. For that, I am truly sorry.

I'm really grateful for the professional services you provided with me. But if you may keep it up, you're really doing a good job. And I think the only thing that I wasn't informed was about my payment and also from my former care before I came back there, they hadn't informed you about my challenges, the care about financial. So that's the only thing I wanted to learn how it's going to help me. Well, I applied for the clemency program and I haven't heard from you. That's the only thing I may need to be aware so that I plan myself. But otherwise, I thank you and good job. Keep up.

Grateful for competent care, pleasant people, on task, got me in and seen right away. Not a lot of waiting. I appreciate it a lot. Thank you.

I came in with a head injury, and did not remember the beginning of my intake. I first remember being in the CT scan and the bright lights above me, but as my treatment went on, I was more comfortable and remembering things again. Major & Mackenzie he did a wonderful job taken care of me.

I feel they did not respond to an alarm as quickly as possible when iv was finished, or blood pressure was a high reading.

Thanks for the great care.

Very positive experience. No waiting. Nurse Liz was excellent and kept me informed.

I had an excellent experience. I had a stroke and I thought the doctor got to me in a real timely manner and gave me the clot buster. And I felt that the nurse was an excellent nurse. I had a very positive experience. Please relay that to them and thank them so much and tell them I have a full recovery.

Very caring and compassionate physician and nurses.

The nurse I had was incredibly awesome. The doctor I had was very attentive and a very good doctor. But the nurse that I had was amazing, just completely amazing. Young girl and was happy to help and listened. Nurses always listen, but this girl was really, really attentive. So I'm very, very happy with the service I got at Brookings Health Care System.

I really appreciated the care that we got in the emergency department for Carter. Everything was done in a very timely manner. Everybody was very friendly and explained everything that they were going to be doing and helping us with and answered all of our questions. Thanks again.

This is what I have experienced. I have been in the Brookings ER for myself or my family members, and have never been mistreated. I have heard from other people who say that they were mistreated and or misdiagnosed in the Brookings ER. I have not ever experienced those things myself. I don't necessarily believe those people, but was never there when they were, nor do I know what their expectations were? I have been in ER in a nearby city with my parents several times over the past 7 years, and it's always a 4-10 hour process once my parents were in a room. It's excruciating. Brookings ER is not like that. I was a CPS Social worker and was with children in the ER, and mostly IHS ER's and would have to step on toes of the providers to get the children's medical care completed. I have never felt that way at Brookings ER, they have always given me medical diagnosis and recommendations, and allow me to me make informed decisions about my medical care instead. Always professional, always very polite, always quick to respond and get my health care met. I go there because I trust them that I will be helped with my medical needs; and, it will be done professionally and respectfully. I just scratch my head when I hear people complain about Brookings Health System and ER, because, I have not ever witnessed anything negative. I wonder if People are not understanding that the ER treats high trauma and provides emergency care to patients in life and death situations, and it's not systematic like walking into a clinic. I guess, I myself suffered from secondary trauma from being in CPS and know how trauma affects immediate response workers. Two and a half years ago, I was brought to Brookings ER by ambulance following a motorcycle accident, and I owe my life to the Brookings ER. That's impartly why I'm taking EMT training, because it's about duty and paying it forward.

staff was friendly, concerned and attentive. they put me at ease at a very difficult time. god bless you for the great care from everyone.

Everybody did pretty well, the nurses could have been a little bit speedier at getting things done in there initially, but they did a very good job at that. There was one particular nurse. I remember named Heidi that I thought was excellent. It seems as though she couldn't go enough for me and I didn't ask her to do anything extra necessarily but she seemed to have the people personality to be a nurse like she is. And nothing seems to be a any extra work for her. She wouldn't... didn't have to go out of our way. So to speak to do what I needed her to do and I did very much appreciate that.

I had great care, the doctor and nurses were great.

I think my visit to the R ... ER and the treatment I had there was the first actual relief I had with this spinal problem. And he gave me morphine first and then waited for a while and the pain was still there, but not as bad. He gave me another one and I was able to sleep for the first time in days and I ... when I left I felt better than I had ever been because I finally was rested. So, and they explained everything, which was great. And yeah, I really appreciate the care, so thank you.

We are fortunate to have the clinic, ER, and other equipment like EKG, USound, so close in proximity

The nurses were phenomenal. Very kind and efficient.

Nurse Ashley provided exceptional care and helped me to calm down when I was very scared. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better nurse.

Overall it was a good experience

Hi, I just wanted to say I was so happy with all the help I got. I had a really bad cut and a lot of stitches and they just took care of it right away. I didn't have any pain because of the deadening and the doctor who sutured me up did a wonderful job. I have no infection and I'm mending well I think. So thank you very much.

Thanks for everything you people do a lot for people I just want to say thank you means a lot

All of the nurses(+) and lab technicians were so respectful and efficient. My biggest shoutout goes to my attending nurse, DEB! She deserves a medal for putting up with me and getting me through one of the scariest moments of my life! Thank you, Deb!!!!!

The nurse and Jen was fantastic. She was very appropriate with her fibroid, otter examine her, very thoroughly, and explained everything she's doing for her when she examined her. She was just excellent as a nurse.

Elizabeth and Alexa were the best humans I have ever come into contact with. The care they provided me was above expectations. They never left my side and reassured me that I was going to be okay. Most importantly, they would hold my hand when I needed it the most. I didn't want to leave because I felt so comfortable with them. Thank you for treating me like family.

Excellent care received

THAT EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT WAS AWESOME HELPFUL GREAT

The service I got was very good. Two things that we ran into that were difficulties were finding supplies to help clean up the wounds and then, scheduling an appointment to get the bandages fixed the next day. But other than that, everything was wonderful, as far as the service I was....I received.

All okay….

The staff completing registration, nursing and physician were all very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly.

I was taken care in a great manner.

I gave you a number 10 rating I would give you a higher rating if they had one very good experience

It was wonderful. They took care of my sister really really well. I was impressed. Thank you.

COMPLETELY SATISFIED

My nurse was excellent.

Great Team effort ! From my nurse, ultrasound tech., ER Dr. -- all fantastic.

I had a wonderful doctor helping me. She was polite, she was prompt and we appreciate all the help that she gave us.

Every person I interacted with was kind, compassionate, and listened carefully. I felt nervous going in and cried a little bit, but everyone waited and listened patiently. I was in and out within an hour and a half, which I was extremely surprised by! I would go back if I ever needed to in the future, and would recommend this facility, as well.

Everybody know and very respectful, very knowledgeable and I appreciate it totally. Thank you very much.

Emily was the emergency room nurse, and she was excellent, very, very helpful. The doctor was very,very nice, and very helpful, and concerned. I was really impressed with your emergency room department. Thank you very much.

the service provided was excellent!!