Kim Still, a nurse at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, recently touched hearts with her extraordinary compassion. While caring for a woman battling terminal cancer, she discovered the patient’s deepest worry—her Chihuahua, Jax. With no family to care for him, the woman feared for Jax’s future.
When relatives suggested surrendering Jax to a shelter, Kim intervened. Aware of the challenges shelters face, she decided to adopt Jax herself. “I couldn’t let him end up in a place where he might not survive,” she explained. Her decision gave the patient immense relief, allowing her to pass away peacefully.
Kim’s actions highlight the unique relationships nurses develop with their patients. “Some connections stay with you forever,” she said. Jax has thrived in his new home, filling Kim’s days with love and laughter. “He’s such a sweetheart,” she added. “I don’t think I could ever part with him now.”
Her selfless act earned her the DAISY Award, celebrating nurses who make a lasting impact. Kim’s story reminds us of the power of empathy and the difference one person can make. In a time when kindness can seem rare, her choice to help Jax shines as a beacon of hope and humanity.
