Stories

Granddaughter makes sure her grandmother is there to watch her say "I do."

Baby Ozlynn-Rose was born prematurely at just 30 weeks in the back of an ambulance. Thanks to first responders and her TriStar Hendersonville NICU care team, she is healthy and thriving.

Glasgow, KY firefighter Malcolm Dile received serious burn injuries requiring advanced care at TriStar Skyline.

After worsening symptoms and multiple urgent care visits, Denise went to TriStar Lovers Lane ER, where the team’s persistence and clinical judgment uncovered a life-threatening illness. Their swift action ensured timely treatment, saving her life and enabling a full recovery.

After a stroke left Jack "Papa Jack" O'Steen living with aphasia and apraxia, he and his wife, Linda, set a new goal: help Jack lead a prayer at church again. With years of support, Jack is rebuilding his words line by line — and finding his way back to the words that matter most.

A TJ Regional Health physician is alive and back to caring for patients after a life-threatening stroke, thanks to rapid collaboration with TriStar Skyline Medical Center.

After a week at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, Troy left not only grateful for the exceptional care he received, but deeply touched by the meaningful connections he and his wife formed with the team who cared for him. What began as an unexpected hospital stay became a source of comfort, faith and friendship—so much so that, as they headed home, they realized they would truly miss the people who had become more than caregivers.

When Daphna Cooley was hospitalized with sepsis following breast cancer treatment, a respiratory therapist found a creative way to include her beloved stuffed bear, Mr. Polar, in her care — bringing comfort to Daphna and reassurance to her granddaughters miles away.

Karen Privitera's dream trip to Italy took a life-threatening turn when she developed sepsis and was hospitalized far from home. After being stabilized overseas, she was transported back to the United States through HCA Healthcare's MedVac benefit and admitted to TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, where she received coordinated, patient-centered care from a specialized team. Surrounded by compassionate caregivers and close to her family, Karen began her recovery and continues rehabilitation today, reflecting the positive impact of individualized care and support when it matters most.

Clark Brandon, a radiation patient at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, showed his gratitude by giving each member of his care team a book with a handwritten note describing their personal impact on his journey.