Pictured celebrating his 96th birthday is Ralph Thornton (center) with Sherrie Hill, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation clinical coordinator, and Wendy Barnette
Chestertown resident, Ralph Thornton, recently celebrated his 96th birthday with members of the Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Wellness team at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, who hosted a birthday party in his honor.
According to Sherrie Hill, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Coordinator of the hospital’s Center for Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Wellness, Thornton has been a member of the rehabilitation program for the past several years. “I honestly believe that Mr. Thornton’s exercise regimen has helped him remain healthy and active,” says Hill. “He walks to the hospital from his home for his sessions at the gym, even further proving what an impact cardiopulmonary rehabilitation has had on his independent lifestyle.”
“I have been participating in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program since having a quadruple bypass in 2002,” comments Mr. Thornton. “They’ve kept me going.”
He continues, “Sherrie runs a good ship – she and her team listen, they are cheerful and are genuinely interested in the well-being of their patients. If you want to live a healthy life, go visit Sherrie Hill!”
The Center for Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Wellness offers personal exercise programs, designed to help patients meet their specific goals using a wide selection of professional cardiovascular and resistance training equipment with built-in monitoring systems. The Center’s team includes specially- trained registered nurses who work with primary care providers to offer guidance, monitoring, support, and a record of superior outcomes. Patients also have access respiratory therapists, dieticians, social workers, clinical pharmacists, diabetes educators, and physical therapists. Patients must be referred to the Center for Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Wellness by their physician. The Center for Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Wellness at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Hill adds, “I love the fact that we are able to help our community members stay healthy and active.”
To learn more, contact Sherrie Hill at 410-778-3300, extension 2222 or 5666, or e-mail [email protected].
As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,500 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.
Jane E. Hukill says
Not only is dear Ralph Thornton an outstanding person, but the entire team at the Cardiac Rehab at Shore Health Chestertown is also exceptional. I observe them all every Monday morning as an in-house volunteer, and the staff and the patients are one big happy group! Kudos to them all.
Marty Stetson says
Mr. Thornton is a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I want to wish him a very Happy Birthday and look forward to seeing that he has had his 100 year old Birthday Party.