Florida Hospital Orlando Ginsberg tower at night

Expanding Markets: From 2000 to Today

The early 2000s was a time of significant expansion for AdventHealth as we grew our footprint well past the Central Florida market into the West Florida region and beyond.

At the start of the new millennium, we made a pivotal shift in our brand to unify the identity of our health care system. In 2019, what was once 30 brands under Adventist Health System — including Florida Hospital — became one unified name: AdventHealth. Learn more about the landmark events that shaped this era in our history in the photos below.

A New Millennium: Expanding Our Horizons

Former CEO of Adventist Health System, now AdventHealth, Werner Thomas.

2000: Tom Werner Becomes CEO

January 1, 2000 - Tom Werner becomes Adventist Health System’s (AdventHealth) new president/CEO.

Memorial Healthcare System logo.

2000: Merger with Memorial Health Systems (AdventHealth Daytona Beach and AdventHealth DeLand)

Following a long relationship with Florida Hospital and after facing some financial hardships, Memorial Health Systems approached Adventist Health System (now AdventHealth) about a possible merger. Memorial Health Systems chose to merge with Adventist Health System because of our commitment to quality, trust in leadership and focus on mission.

A lakeside view of AdventHealth Palm Coast

2002: Florida Hospital Flagler, now AdventHealth Palm Coast, in Palm Coast, Florida.

Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Colorado.

2004: Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Colorado.

AdventHealth Bolingbrook

2004: Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, now UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Former CEO of Adventist Health System, now AdventHealth, Don Jernigan.

2006: Donald L. Jernigan becomes Adventist Health System’s new president/CEO.

The 2022 ranking features individuals who are transforming a major sector of the nation’s economy.

2016: Terry Shaw becomes Adventist Health System’s new president/CEO.

AdventHealth Orlando exterior in the evening.

2019: AdventHealth becomes our new name, unifying the 30 brands within the former Adventist Health System.

Explore All the Chapters of Our History

That first Adventist health care facility at Battle Creek

1863 to 1900: The Early Days

In 1866, Seventh-day Adventists opened what became known as Battle Creek Sanitarium. Learn more about our roots.

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1900-1950 seventh day adventists

1900 to 1950: A Different Kind of Health Care

Seventh-day Adventist health pioneers promoted a new way to live healthy and whole that stood in stark contrast to the medical practices of the day.

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florida sanitarium

1950 to 2000: Changing Times

Health care was rapidly changing, and some communities turned to Adventist hospital leaders for guidance and help.

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An image of the AdventHealth Orlando building.

Expanding Markets

With a new millennium came a time of expansion. AdventHealth grew its footprint well beyond Central Florida, opening facilities in multiple states across the country.

A Therapist Helps a Patient Through a Orthopedic Physical Therapy Session.

AdventHealth Today

Now flourishing as a national brand, we continue our legacy of whole-person care by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ to our patients and communities.

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Share Your Piece of Our Legacy

Do you have a special story about the AdventHealth legacy or a historical memorabilia item? Reach out to our Legacy Preservation Team at [email protected] and share your special piece of our living history.

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