Stories

Nurse Jesse Ellis, RN, at HCA HealthONE Swedish, was honored with The DAISY Award for his extraordinary compassion, which included not only expertly managing a patient's severe nerve pain but also patiently teaching the 82-year-old how to forward text messages. Patient Geri M. nominated him, affirming that Jesse's dedication, wisdom, and patience make him an exceptional caregiver the world needs more of.

Travis Edwards, a clinician in Nuclear Medicine at HCA HealthONE Swedish, was nominated for The TULIP Award for providing kind, friendly, and knowledgeable care.

Learn how recognizing uterine fibroid symptoms led Aisha to a minimally invasive, uterus-sparing treatment that eased pain, pressure and heavy bleeding - without hysterectomy.

From chemo to comeback, Leanna's care team treated the whole person with cutting‑edge therapies and unwavering support — proof that early detection saves lives.

Born at just 26 weeks, Shayla Brewer's life began in the HCA HealthONE Rose NICU. Decades later, she and her mother return to the same hospital — not as patients, but as beloved team members, leading to a miraculous reunion with the nurse who cared for her.

Tom and Brent transformed their health after bariatric surgery at HCA HealthONE, losing over 160 pounds together, gaining energy and building lasting healthy habits through unwavering support for each other.

Robin Pearce helped launch the Mobility Project at HCA HealthONE Swedish, highlighting the importance of mobility for hospitalized patients in reducing complications and speeding recovery.

When a severe wound threatened his health, Brion went from uncertainty to healing — thanks to advanced technology, expert care and unwavering compassion.

Hunter Askelson earned the DAISY Award for his exceptional and compassionate care, which went far beyond standard nursing duties during a patient's difficult end-of-life decisions.

75-year-old Patrick Murphy beat prostate cancer, only to face a tough extra inning —severe bladder damage from radiation.