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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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  • Will Pape 

    Will, a long-time HCA Healthcare colleague, experienced the profound impact of compassionate care during his cancer treatment at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar StoneCrest. Diagnosed with astrocytoma, he was deeply moved by the warmth and kindness of his care team, which helped him through radiation and chemotherapy. Now five years post-treatment, Will's experience has reshaped his outlook, inspiring him to bring the same empathy and dedication to his work and personal life.
  • Leah Moran, RN, and Rebecca Moran, a patient care tech 

    Leah Moran, RN, and her mother, Rebecca Moran, a patient care tech, work together on TriStar StoneCrest's medical/surgical units. Inspired by her mother's dedication, Leah joined the team, deepening their bond. This National Sons and Daughters Day, their partnership highlights the "Care Like Family" spirit.
  • Sisters strengthen TriStar StoneCrest's women's services 

    TriStar StoneCrest celebrates sisters Kerri Kairdolf and Rebekah Richard, both Clinical Nurse Coordinators in Women's Services, on National Sisters Day. Despite working different shifts, they strengthen their bond through mutual support and shared dedication to patient care. Their relationship reflects the profound impact family can have on one another's lives and the lives of the patients they care for within our community.
  • Mark Beck 

    Patient Mark Beck went from being wheelchair-bound after a 15-foot fall to walking back into the hospital to thank his care team, especially nurse Taylor, for helping him regain his mobility.
  • Virtual nursing increases patient, nurse satisfaction at TriStar Skyline 

    As part of HCA Healthcare, TriStar Skyline is serving as a pilot location for virtual nursing. This technology is providing new resources that help nurses provide the best possible care for patients while improving both the nurse and patient experience.
  • "Kid, you saved me." 

    Patient Ron Ragland refers to the TriStar Summit Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Clinical Coordinator as his "guardian angel."
  • Sarah Moore 

    While nurturing my fourth child, Barrett, at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, memories of my motherhood journey with expert and certified lactation consultant Joy Ferrell flooded back, linking the challenges and triumphs across my four children.
  • Wallace "Randy" Norton 

    Sumner county man credits tristar hendersonville wound care team for saving limbs and quality of life.
  • Jocelyn Minchy 

    Jocelyn Minchy sees success post surgery.
  • 56-year-old man now cancer free after colon cancer treatment 

    Prior to his diagnosis, David went to the gym five days a week, was in good shape and never thought he would have cancer.