Stories of Alive
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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
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Making Every Moment Count
Have you ever asked yourself how you’d like to die or what would make a “better death?” Have you asked those you love? The rapid advancement of medical technology and growth of hospitals over the last few generations created a culture that makes it a virtue to pursue treatments simply because they can be administered, with little regard for quality of life. Read More
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Patient Stories, Fall 2018
With the support of community members like you, we are able to provide extraordinary services to our patients and their loved ones. Read More
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Telehospice Brings Faster Treatment, Stronger Connections
When William MacGill smiles his frank, open smile he looks like he could be Paul Newman’s older brother. At 98, the former World War II veteran is engaged and engaging. Read More