Stories

Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center: Cassandra Peoples

Cassandra was diagnosed with breast cancer of February of 2022. She has now completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments at DCH’s Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center. She credits her nurse, Kate, breast navigator, Katrina, her doctors and the entire staff with making her feel comforted. Learn more about her story.

Women’s Pavilion at Northport Medical Center/Intensive Care Unit at DCH Regional Medical Center: Patty Gray

Patty Gray had a full placental abruption after being admitted to the Women’s Pavilion at Northport Medical Center. Her daughter was delivered by C-section, but Patty would not stop bleeding. She had three surgeries at Northport Medical Center before being transferred to DCH Regional Medical Center for a fourth surgery. She was given the equivalent of nearly nine adult’s worth of blood to be kept alive. Learn more about her story.

Northport Medical Center Women's Pavilion: Ashley Stephens

​Ashley Stephens was expecting her first child at the age of 38 when she arrived at the Women’s Pavilion at Northport Medical Center for a scheduled delivery. Due to her age, her pregnancy was considered high-risk and her delivery required constant monitoring. Learn more about her story.

Fayette Medical Center Emergency Department: Blake & Noah Thompson

​​ One afternoon Blake’s children were playing in the creek at the back edge of their property. Blake’s son, Noah, was bitten several times on the foot by a cottonmouth snake. Noah was rushed to the Emergency Department at Fayette Medical Center. Learn more about his story.

NICU/DCH CPR Training Program: Jasmine Jones & Rawlings

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  DCH’s educational CPR training program “Just in Time” helped Jasmine save her baby’s life. Rawlings (her son) was in the NICU for 11 weeks. Jasmine was at DCH every day caring for him as much as she could. Learn more about her story.

• Breast Cancer: Elizabeth Baldo-Downs

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  Elizabeth Baldo-Downs was treated for breast cancer at the Lewis & Faye Manderson Cancer Center. Learn more about her story.

• COVID: Pam Pierson

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  In October of 2020, Pam and her husband Larry were admitted to DCH with bilateral COVID pneumonia. Learn more about her story.

• Heart: Dee Chambers

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  No one wants to have an emergency while away on vacation, but that’s exactly what happened to Dee. Learn more about her story.

• DCH SpineCare Center: Scott Ridings

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  Scott had three neck surgeries and two back surgeries to address pain caused by a degenerative disc disease. The SpineCare Center treated Scott after each surgery. Learn more about his story.