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In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Dr. Rajan Wadhawan, senior executive officer for AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth for Women, and Heart of Florida United Way CEO Jeff Hayward discuss Central Florida’s youth in crisis and educating them on how to stay mentally healthy.
These two organizations have joined forces again. This time, they’re tackling the stigma around mental health through AdventHealth for Children's Be a MindLeader campaign. Listen now to learn how to empower kids to share their feelings so they know it’s ok to ask for help.
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Improving access to primary care is a top goal, and AdventHealth has increased primary care appointments by 60% over the past three years.
‘Hope’ finds its home at new Pharmacy of Grace location thanks to the support of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
A new prescription-filling robot named Hope was warmly welcomed at Pharmacy of Grace’s Shawnee location during a naming ceremony Aug. 6.
AdventHealth Manchester recognized for transparency in hospital quality
AdventHealth Manchester has received the 2026 Full Transparency recognition through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to openly sharing information about patient...
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Like many who live alone, some home repairs became difficult for Carolyn Dezarn to manage, including replacing the flooring in her house.
As Florida’s physician shortage grows, AdventHealth Tampa is helping fill the gap
AdventHealth Tampa’s teaching hospital designation expands physician training, helping address Florida’s doctor shortage and improve care access.
New heart rhythm procedure helps DeLand woman return to her morning walks
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