Our stories

At HCA Healthcare, we take care of our own. Even in tough economic times, we support our HCA Healthcare family members through the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund. To date, we’ve helped over 55,000 HCA Healthcare families in need. And the need is as great as ever. Take a minute to explore some of our latest videos and stories.

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Room to Breathe Again: Melanie’s Story of Recovery and Hope

Melanie Tromblee, a nurse in the operating room at Grand Strand Medical Center in South Carolina, built her career around caring for others. After 26 years as a CNA, she became a nurse in 2020. One evening after work, Melanie…

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Our blog stories

Every single dollar you give to the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund is going to another HCA Healthcare colleague in a time of need. It might be going to someone you know well or someone you’ve never met. These are some of those stories.

Almetra Finley

The Hope Fund helps get you back on your feet

Employees like  Almetra and thousands of other unsung heroes want the best for our patients!  The Hope…

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Hope Fund donors provide hope!

Over 28,000 HCA employees donate to the Hope Fund because they care. They care for one another…

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The Hope Fund – Caring for HCA Employees, so they can care for our Patients

The Hope Fund responds to HCA employees in need, so they can care for our patients. Our donors…

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Mother can focus on family thanks to Hope Fund support

When emergency-room nurse Melissa Hirn went into preterm labor during a shift, she knew what to do,…

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Hope Fund provides solace for longtime nurse following surgery

May Stephens, a nurse in Texas since 2001, had spent her life helping others in their time…

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A Conversation with HCA Hope Fund President, Joanne Pulles

Joanne Pulles, President of the HCA Hope Fund, recently sat down with Jamie Dunham of Nashville-based marketing…

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