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Anita's 46-Year Journey to Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

June 10, 2025

Throughout Anita Robinson’s entire life, she always suffered during her menstrual cycle. Then, at age 15, an ovarian cyst the size of a grapefruit burst inside of her body— and this was only the...

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She knew it was a problem – even before it happened to her

June 05, 2025

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A Heart for Child Life: Alexis' Story

May 21, 2025

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Foundation

Story: How Medically Induced Hypothermia Helped Violet Recover from Cardiac Arrest

December 23, 2015
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Violet and Bill Segrest love to dance. They started ballroom dancing in their 50s, and even participated in competitions. Their favorite is the waltz. But there was a time the couple wasn't sure of...

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The Pink Army Want YOU to Join Us All Year Long

November 03, 2015
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

With your support, October 2015's Breast Cancer Awareness Month was one of the most successful and life-saving months in history, but just because the calendar has changed to a new month doesn't mean...

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A Legacy of Living

October 27, 2015
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

Linda was just six years old when she was diagnosed with diabetes.

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Compassionate Care Inspires Generosity

October 27, 2015
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

When Sam Swope's wife, Barbara, began experiencing health issues, he knew she needed expert care. They immediately came to AdventHealth Altamonte Springs to seek medical attention.

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Family and Friends

Meet Derryl - He's a Grateful Patient

October 27, 2015
Estimated read time: 1 minute

Three and a half years ago, Derryl Benton, a successful Orlando businessman, had a life changing experience at AdventHealth.

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Cycle the City to Inspire Your Family's Health and Wellness

October 26, 2015
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Help inspire your family and your community to make activity a regular part of their lives at AdventHealth's Cycle the City | Ride to Wellness, presented by Corporate Synergies. This fun, family-event...

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Health Care

3 Ways You Can Make a Difference for Cardiovascular Patients

October 20, 2015
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

Your generosity can change the lives of grateful patients like Ted.

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A Closer Look at the Generosity of Our Community

October 20, 2015
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

Of all God's creations, I might be most amazed by the giant redwoods in Northern California. The redwood starts as a tiny seed, only an eighth of an inch long. Then, if nurtured by the right...

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AdventHealth and Hospice of the Comforter Partner to Serve Community

October 13, 2015
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Helping a loved one through the final stages of life can be one of the most challenging, confusing and scary times your family faces, but it's not something you need to do alone.

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