Stories of Alive
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Reflection on Legacy from Lynn Barton
Alive's co-founder, Lynn Barton, shares her life's legacy and how she hopes to be remembered. Read More
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Reflection on Legacy from Dr. Barton
One of Alive's founders, Dr. Barton, shares the legacy he wishes to create through Alive's development, and the personal legacy he hopes to be carried on. Read More
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Caring for Pop in His Final Weeks Leads to Legacy for Alive Board Member
Alive Board Member and volunteer, Frank Gluck, shares how his father's death and legacy became the catalyst for his life's work, end-of-life interests, and the legacy he will leave for others. Read More
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A Window Visit During COVID
Alive Social Worker, Claire Harris Kramer, goes above and beyond to provide a COVID-safe visit for her patient from a courtyard window. Read More
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A Reflection on Grief
I have been participating in the Butterfly release since it was started and find it to be very meaningful and a fitting tribute to loved ones of friends and other family members. Read More
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A Family’s End-of-Life Conversation
Watch an interview with Alive’s CMO Dr. David McRay, discussing end-of-life conversations with his brother Rob McRay. Read More
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Spiderman Visits Alive Pediatrics Patient
Did you have a childhood super hero you admired and couldn't imagine meeting in real life? For our patient Ethan, it was Spider-Man. Read More
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Alive Hospice Care in the Comfort of Home
Most of our patients prefer to stay in their own homes surrounded by loved ones, fond memories, and favorite things. Not surprisingly, most Americans when surveyed also report that they would like to die at home. Read More
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Fitting a Lifetime of Love into Weeks, Days, or Hours
Alive’s perinatal/pediatric team supports families through one of the most difficult challenges they will ever face. No matter the circumstances, they bring all their compassion and medical expertise to bear so families can focus on each other while Alive handles the rest. Read More
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Giving Back to Alive
Thanks to the support of our amazing Middle Tennessee community, Alive provides financial assistance for those who need help covering the cost of care. Read More