We're excited to share the November edition of Northwest Georgia Health News! This episode celebrates our commitment to exceptional health care in our region by extending the healing ministry of Christ.
Some of the inspiring stories include:
- AdventHealth Georgia mobilized to assist sister hospitals in NC in response to Hurricane Helene
- AdventHealth Redmond received accreditation under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
- AdventHealth's cancer care teams invited community members to join the “Light Your Porch Pink” movement, raising awareness for breast cancer throughout October
- Get ready to run for the Rome Turkey Trot and follow along the Couch to 5K Training Plan
- AdventHealth Gordon is hosting a free lung cancer screening on November 9
- Edward Pelote is now serving as the Chief Operating Officer at AdventHealth Gordon
- AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Chatsworth is now open
- And plenty more!
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and we hope you enjoy!
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Press Release
Nearly 800 women attend AdventHealth event focused on prevention, wellness and cancer awareness
Nearly 800 people from across the Tampa Bay area took charge of their health and wellness during the annual AdventHealth Women's Health and Cancer Prevention event, setting a new attendance record.
News
60 Lake County students build workplace skills through volunteer program
Sixty students graduated from AdventHealth Waterman’s Teen Summer Volunteer Program after completing training and rotating through hospital departments.
News
After 2 surgeries, AdventHealth patient sees the difference robotic care can make
Robotic-assisted surgery at AdventHealth Fish Memorial helped an Orange City patient experience less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a faster recovery.
News
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth awards scholarships to area high school students pursuing healthcare careers
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange awarded $4,000 scholarships to 12 high school students planning to pursue careers in healthcare.
News
Volunteers needed for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth No One Dies Alone Program
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange seeks volunteers to relaunch No One Dies Alone, a program ensuring people are not alone at life’s end.
News
A heart attack changed her life. 18th-century dresses helped her find it again.
After surviving a heart attack, Kelley Thomas found healing and purpose through 18th-century dressmaking inspired by Versailles and period dramas.
News
Pediatric patients treated to special screening of ‘Toy Story 5’ at AdventHealth for Children
With help from Walt Disney World Resort, kids in the hospital got the chance to watch ‘Toy Story 5,’ complete with visits from Woody and Jessie.
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A painful play, a trusted care team and a catcher's comeback
When a devastating knee injury threatened Emma Hartung's dream of playing Division 1 softball, a team helped her return to the game she loves.
Media Coverage
A hidden heart condition changed a Tampa-area teen's life. Now, he’s helping others stay safe.
Jeremiyah Shepeard is using his story to raise awareness about the importance of heart screenings and help protect other young athletes.
News
Nurse residency program earns national recognition for strengthening patient care
American Nurses Credentialing Center awards AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region's Medical-Surgical Nurse Residency Program accreditation with distinction.
Video
Finding wholeness through music: Jenni Moore’s STROKESTRA® story
Jenni Moore’s STROKESTRA® journey shows how music, community and care can support recovery and help people feel whole.
News
AdventHealth program prepares the next generation of operating room nurses
The program provides the specialized training needed to ensure comprehensive preparation for perioperative practice.