A Legacy of Healing, A Future of Hope at AdventHealth Lake Wales
Since 1928, AdventHealth Lake Wales has been a pillar of compassion, care and community. What started as a modest hospital has grown into a place of whole person healing where body, mind and spirit are cared for with unwavering dedication.
For nearly a century, generations of caregivers, patients and families have shaped our story. Every life touched and every promise kept reflects our deep commitment to serving with love and excellence.
As we honor our past, we look ahead with purpose. We continue to innovate, grow and uplift the health of our community. At AdventHealth Lake Wales, healing is more than medicine. It is a calling. It is a legacy. It is home.
Mammograms are crucial for early breast cancer detection, yet only half of women over 40 receive them regularly. At AdventHealth Heart of Florida, we aim to detect cancer early so you can return to your loved ones and your favorite activities.
3D mammograms are more effective at finding cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer death rates have been decreasing steadily since 1989, for an overall decline of 44% through 2022. The decrease in death rates is believed to be the result of finding breast cancer earlier through diagnostic screening and increased awareness, as well as better treatments. Our AdventHealth Polk Foundation seeks to bolster this statistic by funding 3D mammography equipment at Heart of Florida.
Your generous donation will enhance early detection and protect the lives of women in Polk County. Join us as we take care of our community!
When Isiah returned from an anniversary celebration trip, he did what most do – began unpacking bags and catching up on life. Even with a positive energy lingering that any great trip can give— it wasn’t long that he began to feel unwell. Isiah knew his worsening symptoms—a tightness in the chest and numbness in the left arm—required him to quickly seek care. Unfortunately, he was in fact suffering from a heart attack.
Thankfully, AdventHealth Heart of Florida was only 10 minutes away. Isiah immediately received the advanced cardiac care the hospital is known for. Beyond just the clinical expertise, he was supported by a team of compassionate caregivers who were committed to his recovery. They walked alongside as he started cardiovascular rehabilitation and continue to provide encouragement today. AdventHealth Polk Foundation provides support for the expansion of Heart of Florida's cardiac rehab. Join in!
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with someone dying from a coronary event every 60 seconds. Coronary heart disease causes one out of every four deaths, affecting over 630,000 people annually. Heart disease impacts us all, directly or indirectly.
At AdventHealth Lake Wales, we offer leading-edge heart care in our community. Our dedicated team performs cardiac-related procedures, helping our neighbors live healthier, longer lives. To continue providing exceptional care, we need your support to renew our Cath Lab equipment and purchase a new echocardiographic machine.
These upgrades will help us perform minimally invasive cardiac procedures and enhance the cardiovascular care our community deserves. Your generous donation will directly impact the lives of countless individuals in Lake Wales and surrounding areas, ensuring access to the best heart care available.
Our AdventHealth Polk Foundation’s goal is simple: support programs and needs that serve Heart of Florida and Lake Wales 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% go to the area you designate.
Current programs supported by the Foundation:
Love Closet, providing new, fresh clothes to patients upon discharge who are in need.
Comfort Cart, volunteer-led rounding with items of necessity or comfort for patients.
Heart Failure Kits, sent home with patients with congestive heart failure to help monitor progress in their home setting, therefore reducing readmission.
Car seats, pack n plays and necessities for new moms who have a need for safe travel and safe sleeping.
We hope you'll join us to experience how generosity heals.
Here are our latest events to highlight recently funded projects and recognize the generosity of our donors.
Friends of the Foundation Kickoff Event: We kicked off our first Friends of the Foundation event at LEGOLAND® Florida to celebrate philanthropy and the mission of the foundation over breakfast.
New Visitor Shuttle: We had a ribbon cutting for AdventHealth Heart of Florida's new visitor shuttle.
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Volunteer Leadership – Board of Directors
Robert Loftin – Senior Vice President, Board Chair, Citizens Bank & Trust
Robert “Rob” McCollum – Market Executive, Past Board Chair, Bank of Central Florida
Kaelynn Mahalak – Vice Chair, Encore
Jeremy Voss – Co-Owner, Treasurer & Secretary, Springer Voss Construction, Inc.
Megan Adams – Community Advocate
JD Alexander – Entrepreneur
Gary Boyer – Founder and President, Boyer Building Corporation
Ozzie Carrerou – Owner, Carrerou Enterprises, LLC
Chris Chartrand – President and CEO, Kegel
Bruce Davis – Owner, Bruce Davis & Associates
Donna Fellows-Coffey – FCD Enterprises
Franceen Gonzales – President, LEGOLAND Florida
Nikki Hayde – President, Florida’s Natural Grower’s Foundation
Roger Ingley, Esquire – Bunting, Tripp & Ingley, LPP
Garrett “Gary” Kenny – CEO, Feltrim Group
Donald “Don” Mason – Entrepreneur
Louis “Warren” McKnight – President and CEO, Holly Hill Fruit Products Co., Inc.
John Motis – President, Chemical Containers, Inc.
Sam Petersen– COO, Petersen Industries
James Pilkington, MD – AdventHealth Lake Wales
Ernest “Ernie” Pinner – Entrepreneur
Victor “Vic” Story – President and Chairman of the Board, The Story Companies
The AdventHealth Polk Foundation is a part of the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida.
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