Every gift to the Delivering Our Future campaign becomes a lifeline, for a mother in crisis, a baby born too soon, a nurse offering comfort or a family finding hope in their hardest hour.
This campaign is not about funding buildings; it is about transforming moments. It is about ensuring every birth is met with safety, dignity and compassion. Whether supporting leading-edge training, expanding mobile outreach or creating calm spaces for healing, gifts to the campaign deliver more than care, they deliver the future.
Kelly’s Birth Story: Compassion in Every Moment at AdventHealth Ocala
Kelly arrived at AdventHealth Ocala on one of their busiest days, 38 weeks pregnant and anxious to meet her baby girl, Kylie. Even with record patient numbers, the nurses made her feel cared for and comfortable. One nurse, Melanie, went above and beyond. She checked on Kelly every 30 to 40 minutes, guided her through the epidural, played music to help her relax and made sure her privacy was respected. After delivery, when Kelly developed borderline preeclampsia, Melanie stayed by her side, prayed with her, monitored her vitals and even brought oatmeal from her own locker when Kelly couldn't eat.
Because of that care, Kylie is healthy and thriving. Help ensure every patient receives that same compassion. Make a gift today to the AdventHealth Ocala Foundation to help give patients like Kelly the crucial care they need.
Despite having three other patients that day, Melanie made it a point to check on me every 30 to 40 minutes. Her kindness and attentiveness made a significant difference in my experience.
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Kelly, Grateful Patient
Harnessing Health Equine Worker Health Initiative
Reducing barriers to health care for equine workers in Marion County is a top priority for the hospital. This commitment has led to the establishment of the AdventHealth Ocala Harnessing Health: Equine Worker Health Initiative.
This program will include features such as a bilingual health care navigator to assess needs, build services, and bridge gaps in care. This team member will travel to various locations to provide outreach and enrollment assistance, helping workers navigate the health care system in coordination with other agencies.
In 2025, AdventHealth Ocala will provide health care services to local equine workers. This initiative is part of AdventHealth Ocala’s first Graduate Medical Education program, where primary care residency training will include working with the health care navigator. Your support will help purchase a mobile clinic van and medical equipment, both valued at $350,000.
The hospital-funded health care navigator will operate a mobile clinic van to travel between local farms and provide on-site health care services to equine workers, such as primary care (wellness visits and physicals), common acute and chronic health issues, point-of-care tests (blood glucose, pregnancy, rapid strep, etc.) and immunizations, as well as wellness education. Our goal is to add equipment in the van such as:
Exam tables
Standing exam light
Privacy screen
Portable blood pressure machine
Portable pulse oximeter
Defibrillator AED
By adding this accessible care in our community, we see this opportunity expanding and there will be a need to support the medical residents who will travel with the mobile clinic by providing educational resources and medical equipment necessary for their involvement.
We invite you to help provide more accessible and better-equipped services for equine workers and their families by making a gift.
Harnessing Health
Reducing barriers to health care for equine workers in Marion County is a top priority for the hospital and has led to the establishment of the AdventHealth Ocala Harnessing Health: Equine Worker Health Initiative.
Whit Palmer Memorial Fund
Since 1985, Whit Palmer has been a part of the growing legacy of what is now AdventHealth Ocala. Serving as the first Chair of the Foundation, Whit passionately believed that everyone deserves access to quality health care and a gentle care experience. His impact has been widespread and touched the lives of many.
It is our great honor to continue Whit’s vision through the Whit Palmer Memorial Fund. This fund supports hospital programs and initiatives that assist our patients in their greatest time of need, and improves the lives and well-being of our community members.
Opportunities within the Whit Palmer Memorial Fund honor Whit’s legacy and align with our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Your gift will enhance patient care by providing scholarships for children needing therapy, car seats and pack and plays for new parents, bereavement supplies, medical supplies, transportation, support for cancer and bariatric groups, and wellness education.
In partnership with AdventHealth for Children, our AdventHealth Ocala pediatrics department provides a warm, healing environment equipped with advanced technology and playful decor, making our youngest patients’ hospital stay as enjoyable as it is effective.
Play is an essential part of your child’s health and well-being and Child Life specialists are a meaningful part of our pediatric care. Our highly skilled Child Life team helps promote a positive stay for both you and your child through exceptional psychosocial care, developmentally appropriate education, therapeutic play, and emotional support.
Your donation to our Child Life fund will provide tangible items that support our Child Life care team and patients, and encourage play and reduce stress and fears, like: books and toys, gaming systems and electronics, arts and crafts, and more.
Our AdventHealth Ocala Foundation’s goal is simple: support programs and needs that serve Ocala patients, guests and team members.
By partnering with us to support our areas of greatest need, you have the opportunity to move health forward by funding patient care priorities. Your donations stay within our hospital and 100% goes to the area you designate.
Thanks to generous contributions from community members, our Foundation funds programs that shape the future of innovative, whole-person care. Some of these incredible initiatives include patient wheelchairs, car seats and pack-and-plays, a patient TV for the dialysis unit, and much more.
We hope you'll join us to experience how generosity heals.
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DeLuca Legacy Foundation Check Presentation: Our Delivering Our Future campaign at AdventHealth Ocala has received a $4,000,000 gift for women’s and children's services thanks to visionary donors Frank and Angela DeLuca.
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The AdventHealth Ocala Foundation is a part of the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida.
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