Whole-Person Care
Saving lives through safety planning: New training offered at AdventHealth Porter
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, foster hope, and take action to prevent suicide in our communities. Among the most vulnerable populations are our veterans. ...
The 'undeniable' effects of ultraprocessed foods on your whole health
Nutrition scientist at AdventHealth shares the far-reaching effects – and nuances – of ultraprocessed foods and how they impact mood, metabolism and whole-person health.
A tradition of love honored by compassionate care
When patient Adriane thought she'd miss her annual balloon release to honor her late mother, three AdventHealth Avista team members stepped in with a gesture that touched hearts. From a surprise...
'We lost everything -- but not what mattered most': Tornado survivor reflects on journey of healing
When a devastating tornado unraveled her world, Megan Vanhook found herself facing not only the loss of her home, but the emotional weight that followed.
A dietitian explains how to eat healthy without overspending
A registered dietitian with AdventHealth Diabetes Institute debunks the myths about eating healthy — and how to do it without overspending
Three Wishes project brings comfort and closure to families and nurses at AdventHealth Littleton
A program at AdventHealth Littleton offers comfort and support to dying patients in the ICU.
Patients at cancer center get a makeover
Patients at AdventHealth Cancer Center received a free wig and a full makeover as part of its Beautiful You event.
Health News and Trends
The 'undeniable' effects of ultraprocessed foods on your whole health
Nutrition scientist at AdventHealth shares the far-reaching effects – and nuances – of ultraprocessed foods and how they impact mood, metabolism and whole-person health.
Navigating the twists and turns of breastfeeding
A lactation consultant at AdventHealth Avista’s New Life Center offers practical, compassionate guidance for breastfeeding families.
A dietitian explains how to eat healthy without overspending
A registered dietitian with AdventHealth Diabetes Institute debunks the myths about eating healthy — and how to do it without overspending
Rest easy: Sleep tips from AdventHealth Avista neurosurgeon Dr. Sharad Rajpal to keep back pain at bay
When it comes to back health, how you sleep matters just as much as how you move during the day. According to Dr. Sharad Rajpal, a neurosurgeon at AdventHealth Avista, your nighttime habits can either...
From bug bites to heat stroke: Essential safety tips for summer
AdventHealth Centra Care’s Dr. Tim Hendrix shares essential summer safety tips for wherever your plans may take you.
Mission Control: 5 years of smarter, faster patient care
AdventHealth’s Mission Control, launched five years ago, serves as a central hub using real-time data and AI to manage patient care across Central Florida.
More men than ever are becoming nurses at AdventHealth
More men than ever are becoming nurses, including at AdventHealth.
Heart-pulsing insights on heart disease prevention, robotic-assisted cardiac surgery
Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Gary Allen champions heart disease prevention and robotic surgery, transforming cardiac care on Fox35 News.
Postpartum depression on the rise -- along with resources
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month helps put the focus on support available for struggling parents.
Research and Innovation
Understanding the brain-eating amoeba and flesh-eating bacteria
Knowing how to guard against the rare, fast-spreading and often deadly infections that these microscopic organisms can cause can bring you peace of mind.
Historic telesurgery connects Central Florida and Angola in world-first medical breakthrough
AdventHealth’s Global Robotics Institute Sets New Standard in Remote Surgery
'Hypertension care of the future' coming to AdventHealth
AdventHealth is launching a new way to manage hypertension for tens of thousands of patients across its vast care network with high blood pressure.
Extracorporeal CPR brings new hope for cardiac arrest patients
AdventHealth and Orange County collaborate to enhance mortality and neurological outcomes at AdventHealth Orlando.
Cutting-edge sepsis dashboard halves mortality rates, shortens patient stays
AdventHealth has developed a dashboard to help clinicians earlier identify the necessary practice changes to improve survival rates among sepsis patients.
Women leading innovation: Dr. Jennifer Seminerio-Diehl’s breakthroughs in IBD treatment
As the only physician in Central Florida certified to use the intestinal ultrasound, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool still new to the U.S., Dr. Jennifer Seminerio-Diehl is transforming the way IBD is...
Groundbreaking research at AdventHealth is strengthened by Central Florida’s inclusive population
Clinical trials are essential to advancing medical care, but they can only succeed when participants reflect the varied populations they aim to help.
From Flagler County to Abu Dhabi: Showcasing robotic surgery innovation on a global stage
When a Flagler County surgeon was invited to share his team’s expertise on robotic surgery on a global stage, it wasn’t just a personal honor. It was proof that world-class care doesn’t just happen in...
AdventHealth to implement research to combat antibiotic resistance in kids
AdventHealth is accelerating the use of research-backed best practices for treating pediatric respiratory infections to combat antibiotic resistance and improve patient outcomes.
National groups look to AdventHealth for expertise in artificial intelligence
AdventHealth has been invited to play a pivotal role in advancing responsible AI within the health care industry.
Leading health systems join pioneering effort to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis
AdventHealth, Mass General Brigham, Mayo Clinic, Medical University of South Carolina and UPMC will leverage Quanterix technology and tests to streamline care for Alzheimer’s patients.
AdventHealth will lead $11 million national study on exercise and brain health
The FLAME study represents a first-of-its-kind study of the long-term adherence to and effects of an exercise intervention on brain health, cognition and Alzheimer's disease pathology.