Stories

When longtime caregiver April became the patient, her experience at TriStar Greenview deepened her appreciation for compassionate care — proving that it doesn't just treat conditions, it transforms lives.

Roger's colorectal cancer diagnosis began with a routine scan, but his journey at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital became one defined by patient-centered care.

When Winter Storm Fern created unexpected health challenges, Larry turned to TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital. During his stay, he experienced compassionate, patient-centered care from a team dedicated to serving our community.

After experiencing sudden, severe abdominal pain, Sharon was rushed to TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, where doctors discovered a life-threatening ruptured diverticulitis infection and performed emergency surgery that saved her life.

TriStar Greenview colleagues live out the promise of We Show Up by delivering family-centered care that transformed Rollie Zackery's hospital experience and reminded him he was never alone on his healing journey.

After experiencing a life‑threatening cardiac event while shoveling snow, TriStar Greenview OR manager, Roy Tyler, received compassionate care across the TriStar Health system that ultimately gave him a second chance at life. Now, a year later, he's celebrating this second chance.

Donna Kidwell's story is about a resilient woman battling COPD who, after a frightening Thanksgiving health crisis, finds hope and strength through the compassionate care at TriStar Greenview, helping her recover and return home for the holidays.

Melissa Marion, after a 2018 bilateral mastectomy and years of wearing prosthetics, found hope and confidence through implant-based reconstructive surgery performed by Dr. Sarath Palakodeti at TriStar Greenview, which now offers advanced, single-surgery options for breast cancer patients in Bowling Green.

At 43, Deborah Parrish became a breast cancer survivor. She credits early detection and the care team at Sarah Cannon for saving her life. Now, she is an advocate to others in their journey of finding the right care team and supporting them through their journey.

After more than 45 years in nursing, Dottie Wimpee, one of the first emergency department nurses officially retired.