Stories

In the winter of 2020, Lucy Nelson was admitted to the CCU at TriStar Hendersonville after testing positive for COVID-19. Five years later, her former nurse helped to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Army vet Colby Shelton now thrives in healthcare, using his medic skills to serve others and support fellow veterans.

It's not every day that sisters deliver babies, in adjacent rooms, just five hours apart.

Former Army Captain Caitlin Connor brings her mission-driven leadership to HCA Healthcare, helping veterans and improving care access.

ICU Nurse Aaron Bond recognized for compassionate care.

Army vet Jill Spackman brings 27 years of service to civilian care, blending military leadership with compassion at CareNow clinics.

Stephanie Ferguson backs a new TriStar Health facility in Clarksville to bring top care, access and jobs closer to home.

U.S. Army vet Brannon Askew now serves as a PT in TN, using his military grit to care for others and advocate for veteran healthcare.

Donald Batiste, a former Army Radiology Technologist, transitioned to healthcare after retiring in 2015. Now an Imaging System Administrator with TriStar Health, he brings mission-driven leadership to patient care. Living in Clarksville, he sees the proposed new TriStar Clarksville Hospital as a vital resource for military families, continuing his legacy of service.

Terry Langford experienced shortness of breath and chest pain, leading to emergency surgery for blood clots in her lungs. Her husband praised the quick and caring treatment they received.