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Our patients, health care providers and volunteers come together every day and create heartwarming stories that drive our Mission. These stories are amazing examples of bravery, compassion and why we are called to provide good help to those in need.
Stories
Leigh Stinnett was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. She credits her sister’s breasts with saving her life. “I had just...
Paul Kaplan started his COVID-19 journey monitoring his symptoms at home. However, those symptoms eventually became severe and it was clear he...
Sports / Orthopedic
Sherry Adams just finished hiking the Appalachian Trail this year. Believe it or not, the 65-year-old accomplished the feat – which she...
“Please call my primary care doctor.” This is what Cherud Wilkerson, a COVID-19 patient at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, would say...
Having the same job and employer for more than three decades is something not many of us can claim. So, it should...
53-year-old Berkeley Grier has worked as a nurse at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System for the past eight years. Never in...
Peggy Dunn (above left), director of surgical services at Bon Secours Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, is the “unofficial motivation champion” at...
Heart and Vascular
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. It’s one of the leading causes of long-term disability in our...
Rob Roberts is forever grateful to St. Francis Medical Center for bringing his miracle child, Michael, into the world. Rob’s road with...
Dustin Martin is lucky to be alive. After his COVID-19 diagnosis, he had two separate stays at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown...
