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During American Heart Month, Will Vogelman’s story highlights how coordinated, whole-person care through the AdventHealth Transplant Institute helped make a rare, life-saving transplant — and healing...

When a cardiac emergency struck at a local theme park, quick action from an AdventHealth team member played a crucial role in saving a life and reuniting a family.

When Maurice Lindsay was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer in 2022, his life changed overnight. His care team at AdventHealth Transplant Institute offered him something new: a liver transplant...

After only a month of waiting, Ivelese Nieves found herself among fewer than 70 patients nationwide each year who receive a rare, lifesaving operation.

James Pitner’s story highlights the life-changing impact of a noninvasive treatment performed by Dr. Chandan Reddy and his dedicated team, now among the most experienced in the nation.

Early detection across the AdventHealth East Florida Division is helping more patients find lung cancer sooner — and live longer.

On Veterans Day, U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Kelly’s prostate cancer surgery marks a world first as AdventHealth’s Dr. Vipul Patel completes his 20,000th robotic prostatectomy and calls for earlier...

After collapsing from sudden cardiac arrest during a jog, Kevin Rider was saved by ICU nurse Grady Lenihan—who happened to be nearby and performed CPR—leading to a powerful reunion days later at...

Myles Menges’ story is one of extraordinary resilience, as he rose to collegiate football stardom and academic excellence before courageously battling—and surviving—a brain tumor, emerging with a...

Five years after their story of love and hope captured national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shona and Bob are embracing the joys of raising their son, Forest.

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...

For years, Laura O’Brien lived with persistent pain in her hip. It made daily tasks like walking, standing, and sleeping difficult. Relief finally came from an unexpected source: a handheld device the...

A partnership between AdventHealth Daytona Beach and Chiles Academy is helping pregnant and parenting students turn education into careers.

For Diego Barbosa, recruiting blood donors is more than a job. It’s a mission born from his wife’s ongoing fight against leukemia.

For Jared Ediger, becoming a nurse, and specifically an oncology nurse navigator, was shaped by human connection long before it became a career.

After seven years apart, sisters Maricar Olsen and Ermeliza Ortiz were reunited in a place they both now call home. Their journey from the Philippines to Central Florida is a story of faith, family...

When an AdventHealth physician and two strangers came together to perform CPR, a man’s life — and a family’s future — were forever changed.

AdventHealth Redmond EMT Jared Firestone was recognized with a "FrontLine Award" for his contributions to the safety of our community.

For Alecia Parms, her father’s battle with melanoma inspired a deep passion for helping others. What began as a personal loss has grown into a journey of hope, healing, and advocacy. Today, as a...

When Kara Baker's father passed away, she made a choice: the tragedy would not define her, it would drive her.

A spark—ignited by his grandmother’s compassion as a health care provider—planted a seed that would eventually grow into a calling.

When Sheila Williams, a beloved housekeeper on the unit, shared she was getting married, a group of nurses quickly sprang into action, surprising her with a heartfelt bridal shower.

Nasia Collins, CPT, a phlebotomist at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, has been honored as the latest recipient of the SonShine Award.

For Amanda Jackson, ICU Manager at AdventHealth Porter, nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling shaped by profound personal experiences and a deep-rooted desire to care for others.

Prior to graduating and serving patients of their own, eight nursing students are now part of a new program of clinical training and patient interaction in AdventHealth DeLand’s orthopedic and medical...

AdventHealth’s model for nursing career growth prioritizes nurses’ whole health to support their care for the body, mind and spirit.

AdventHealth’s culture of care has been honored with a Great Place To Work® Certification and a place on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list.

When Sheila Williams, a beloved housekeeper on the unit, shared she was getting married, a group of nurses quickly sprang into action, surprising her with a heartfelt bridal shower.

Dozens of families returned to AdventHealth Littleton for the first time since their hospital stay to reconnect with their caregivers for a morning of fun and food.

The ICU Vitality Initiative allows former critical patients back to the hospital to visit the staff who cared for them in their most vulnerable moments.

A program at AdventHealth Littleton offers comfort and support to dying patients in the ICU.

AdventHealth appointed 40 nurses from hospitals across Central Florida to a Professional Governance group that will empower RNs to make their voices heard and make decisions for the organization.

Hannah Schumacher is a nurse caring for some of AdventHealth Orlando’s most vulnerable patients in the neurological intensive care unit. She provides hope and healing to victims of strokes, car...

Prior to joining AdventHealth, Jennie Campa had several complications from a serious health condition that left her with a large debt. The AdventHealth Foundation Hope Fund helped her when the...

Clinical mission integration specialists help ensure that AdventHealth’s caregivers feel whole so that they, in turn, can help others feel whole.

The model provides a visual representation of nurses’ focus on delivering exceptional, whole-person care to the patients and families they serve.