Stories

Powhatan Santa Dave Bell, known across Central Virginia for bringing Christmas joy to children and families, anonymously donated a kidney at Henrico Doctors' Hospital to inspire others to consider living donation and the life-saving impact it can have.

A routine cervical screening led to early, life-saving treatment for Henrico mom Kelly Blumenthal, giving her what she calls the greatest birthday gift of all: more birthdays.

When significant hip and leg pain began limiting Nancy Goetzinger's mobility and her desire to continue her passion for backpacking, hiking, and traveling with her husband, she knew it was time to seek treatment.

After 28 years at LewisGale Medical Center, Melvin Seay has spent a career caring for patients. Today, he is watching that commitment to healthcare continue through his children, with his son attending nursing school alongside him and his daughter pursuing her paramedic certification.

After years of hip pain and understandable anxiety about surgery, Greg Wilson found confidence and compassionate care at StoneSprings Hospital Center during his robotic-assisted hip replacement journey.

Lauren Hoback and five of her 10 children who now work alongside her reflect a Care Like Family culture at Lewigale Medical Center.

Read how a StoneSprings Hospital colleague endured years of limited mobility and pain and had a surgery that resulted in a remarkable transformation.

A Richmond mom shares her positive birth experience at Chippenham Hospital, highlighting compassionate care, strong nurse support, and a smooth delivery. From labor through recovery, her story reflects a team that prioritized safety, comfort and confidence every step of the way.

A Covington, Virginia man, experiencing paralysis following a fall, had a journey supported by spine surgery — returning him to the life he loves.

The procedure has enormous benefits for younger patients.