Save the pool

Thank you Dr. Stevens. I was one of the beneficiaries of the pool. My hip and knee problems almost immobilized me for years. But this pool came to the rescue. I was able to not only regain movement but also kept surgeries away. I cannot overstate how important this pool is to patients who need it. Like you said, what the pool offered cannot be replaced by weight bearing therapy. I believe Sutter, as a non-profit organization which has gained not only tax benefits but also millions of pandemic related funding from the government, should answer the call of the community and re-open the pool as soon as possible.

Dr. Stevens, thank you for sharing your personal and professional experiences of the therapeutic value of the Mickelson pool - which Sutter Health has kept closed for 2 years, and threatens to close permanently. The pool played a significant role in my recovery from 2 joint replacement surgeries and spine arthritis. I'm struggling now with serious arthritis and tendonitis in my left leg that has kept me trapped in my living room. If the pool were open, I would have been able to use that warm, low-gravity setting to keep my body moving and keep my muscles from losing strength. Sutter Health's executives and Board of Directors appear to be choosing to keep their salaries and bonus packages intact while closing much-needed therapeutic community resources. If you have time, consider sharing your concerns directly with Sutter's Board - https://www.sutterhealth.org/about/board