Meet Our AdventHealth Heart of Florida Leadership Team
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Tim Clark
President and Chief Executive Officer, Polk Market
Julie Hess
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Heart of Florida
Sathya Ramakrishnan
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Polk Market
Jo Ann Ankoviak
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Heart of Florida
Justin Hengesbach
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Polk Market
Leading Care in Davenport, Florida
When you need outstanding health care, location matters. AdventHealth Heart of Florida, formerly Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, is proud to offer convenient hospital locations in Davenport and surrounding communities in Polk County, including Haines City.
Discover How We’re Living Our Mission
Newly renovated state-of-the-art Cardiac Cath Lab unveiled at AdventHealth Heart of Florida
AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has opened its newly renovated Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab, featuring advanced technology to help more patients receive life-saving heart care close...
It’s Not Your Imagination — Here’s Why Colder Weather Brings Illness
Experts at AdventHealth explain the differences between the main types of winter illnesses and what to do if you suspect one.
AdventHealth, Davenport and Haines City leaders proclaim National Mammography Day as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In collaboration with AdventHealth, the Haines City and Davenport City Commissions have officially proclaimed October 17, 2025, as National Mammography Day in Haines City and Davenport. These...
Most Common Holiday Mishaps and How to Avoid Them
This holiday season, keep your family safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Follow these tips for avoiding some of the most common holiday mishaps.
AdventHealth Heart of Florida earns a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Award
AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Knee Replacement.
Skin Removal Surgery: Is it Right for Me?
Skin removal surgery has many benefits, like increased mobility and reduced chance of skin infections. Find out if excess skin removal surgery is right for you.
AdventHealth Heart of Florida, American Heart Association team up to donate CPR kit to Davenport High School to help educate students on life-saving training
AdventHealth Heart of Florida and the American Heart Association are teaming up to help provide Davenport High School students with hands-on CPR and First Aid training to potentially save lives...
How Does Caffeine Affect Your Heart?
Have you ever wondered how the caffeine in your morning cup of Joe affects your heart? Let’s break it down.
AdventHealth Heart of Florida is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, recognizing the hospital’s...
Polk County Fire Rescue, Haines City Fire Department crews honored with AdventHealth Heart of Florida Life Saving award
AdventHealth Heart of Florida is honored to recognize two crews from Polk County Fire Rescue and the Haines City Fire Department, for their swift actions and unwavering professionalism in helping save...
AdventHealth and community leaders unveil expansion to AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery at Davenport
AdventHealth is expanding once again in Polk County with the opening of a newly enhanced AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery in Davenport. The space will allow Dr...
Davenport woman recounts terrifying battle with rare illness and the therapists and doctors who saved her life
Alice Saunders said if not for the team members at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Sports Medicine Rehab, she might not be here today. Saunders said they jumped into action when she was having a...