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Through the power of compassionate medicine, TriStar Health is honored to change the lives of the healthcare heroes who work here and the patients who look to us for care. Here are their stories.

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  • Dr. Jordan Stokes
    "I want to give back to the community that has given so much to me." — Dr. Jordan Stokes
  • Home for the Holidays
    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.
  • Care close to home
    A prominent Wilson County realtor and her husband share their experience with Centennial Heart and receiving exceptional care close to home.
  • Horizon and the City of Dickson expand AED access
    City of Dickson Attorney Jerry Smith survived a cardiac event thanks to trained bystanders and a nearby AED. His story inspired local officials and TriStar Horizon to make AEDs accessible across our community.
  • A love letter between rooms
    At TriStar NorthCrest, a nurse helped unite two hospitalized spouses through handwritten letters, turning worry into joy.
  • Angels among us
    A Wilson County woman shares her experience receiving compassionate cardiology care, and the angels who aided her in that journey.
  • Reclaiming life after stroke: TriStar Skyline rehabilitation program leads the way
    Patient Harold Brockett of Red Boiling, TN, came to TriStar Skyline to recover from a stroke but left with a new lease on life to transform his health.
  • A stroke at 37 changed everything. Dean's determination rewrote the ending.
    Dean's recovery from a lateral medullary stroke is a powerful example of perseverance and team work. We are proud to recognize his progress and the care that helped make that possible.
  • Michelle Molden's mission to empower women through breast cancer advocacy
    Michelle Molden, a former healthcare strategist, was diagnosed with breast cancer despite normal mammograms.
  • Pink Soles — Bright Futures
    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.