When Care Comes Full Circle

For 19 years, Kenneth was part of the Wapakoneta Rescue Squad, where he spent his time helping people through some of their most difficult moments. Toward the end of 2025, Kenneth’s own health journey put him in a position he had rarely experienced before — needing care himself.

A cancer diagnosis, surgery, a serious infection and, ultimately, an amputation left Kenneth needing care after a hospital stay. After returning home, his recovery continued with the support of Lima Memorial Health System’s Home Health team.

Through his healing journey, Kenneth has experienced something familiar from a different perspective: how much a person can mean to another simply by showing up, listening and being there. Surrounded by a close-knit community of neighbors and his Lima Memorial care team, he feels that support in ways that extended far beyond his medical needs.

“They do a fine job of making sure before they walk out that door that all my questions are answered, that I’m doing okay and there are no problems,” Kenneth explains. “It’s almost like having family looking after you.”

After being there for his community in moments of crisis, Kenneth now sees how much that care meant to others throughout his years on the rescue squad.

“It's hard for me to handle because I've always been the guy helping others, and I just I have to be gracious,” he shares. “I have got to be thankful for the great people involved with me right now. I cannot thank these people enough, and I just really appreciate all of them.”

Kenneth’s story reminds us that being present matters. A little time, a listening ear and a genuine connection are what make Great Care possible.

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