Hendersonville, Tenn. (March 9, 2026) – TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center has been awarded a $10,000 community donation from HCA Healthcare Foundation after earning first place in a division wide Food Sculpture Contest held during November’s annual food drive.
The donation, made by HCA Healthcare Foundation on behalf of TriStar Hendersonville, will benefit United Way of Sumner County partner agencies working to combat food insecurity across the region.
Of the total contribution, $5,000 will support Hands of Hope Food Pantry in Portland. The remaining funds will be distributed among Gallatin Cares, Gallatin Shalom Zone and Gallatin Day Care to strengthen local food assistance programs and expand access for individuals and families in need.
As part of the contest, TriStar Hendersonville colleagues designed a creative 3D “We Care” food sculpture, symbolizing the hospital’s commitment to caring for the community beyond its walls.
“At TriStar Hendersonville, caring for our community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Justin Coury, chief executive officer. “This donation represents more than financial support–it reflects hope, partnership and our shared mission to improve lives throughout Sumner County.”
TriStar Hendersonville is part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Through charitable giving, volunteerism and community partnerships, HCA Healthcare works to address social drivers of health, including food insecurity, and strengthen the communities it serves.
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About TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 159-bed facility providing quality healthcare to Sumner and surrounding counties for more than 45 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, is a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a Level III Trauma Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville features a 10-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services. TriStar Hendersonville also
offers emergency services, cardiology, neurology, orthopedic, surgical and wound care services. Visit us at TriStarHealth.com/Hendersonville, “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.
About TriStar Health
TriStar Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the region, comprised of ten hospitals, 21 imaging centers, 110 physician offices, seven freestanding ERs, eight outpatient surgery centers, 18 CareNow® Urgent Care centers and ten medical parks. TriStar Health utilizes advances in clinical technology and innovative procedures while delivering high-quality care. The TriStar Health network had over 900,000 encounters last year, including 478,000 ER visits, 93,000 inpatient admissions and 8,000 babies delivered. The network is supported by over 2,400 physicians and 10,000 employees – including more than 2,800 nurses – who, above all else, are committed to the care and improvement of human life. TriStar Health is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services. Learn more at TriStarHealth.com.
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