The last thing Kevin Donnellon expected on his vacation was a trip to the emergency room. But earlier this year, when he flew to Pasadena to watch the 2025 Rose Bowl Game with some college friends, things didn’t go quite as planned.

After The Ohio State University, Kevin’s alma mater, defeated Oregon to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals, spectators began clearing out of the stadium. Eager to beat the crowds, Kevin stepped over into the row of seats in front of him and stumbled, hitting his hip and head. He was escorted to the stadium’s first aid tent, where it was recommended that he seek further medical attention. He was taken by ambulance to Huntington Hospital’s Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. “I was fortunate that Huntington was just an eight-minute ride away,” Kevin says.

Upon arrival here, Kevin was immediately impressed. “Everyone was so helpful and had such positive attitudes,” he says. Even though the Emergency & Trauma Center was bustling, signing in and registering at the front desk was easy and quick. Kevin especially noted the staff’s exceptional efficiency and their remarkable thoughtfulness and care.

Before Kevin knew it, a physician had evaluated him and ordered a CT scan. “It was one the fastest ERs I’d ever been to,” he says. “I was in and out in about four hours.” He even compared Huntington Hospital to the top institutions in his hometown of Chicago, commenting that our standard of care was unmatched. “Everything at Huntington Hospital just flowed smoothly, and I knew I was in really good hands.”

Fortunately, Kevin had no significant injuries and was able to fly home the next day. While sustaining an injury during travel can feel like a harrowing experience, Kevin’s overwhelmingly positive experience here left a lasting impression. He highly recommends the hospital to anyone who finds themselves in need of care, urgent or otherwise. “If you’re encountering an emergency situation or need medical attention,” he says, “Huntington Hospital is where you want to go.”