Taking a Legacy of Care Into the Future
We’re passionate about upholding St. Luke’s legacy of providing high-quality care in Western North Carolina for nearly a century. As AdventHealth Polk, we’ll continue to nurture our community with the exceptional care that made us one of the region's top-rated hospitals for outstanding patient experience.
The AdventHealth Difference
AdventHealth has a longstanding tradition of providing the highest-quality care that considers the whole person: body, mind and spirit. From our Seventh-day Adventist founders to our pioneering techniques and award-winning safety, we too are maintaining a legacy of leading health care — and providing expert, compassionate service to our communities.
Answers to FAQs
We know change can bring a lot of questions. Click below to learn more about AdventHealth and the transition from St. Luke’s.
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Q:Question: Who is AdventHealth?
A:Answer:With a sacred mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, AdventHealth is a connected system of care for every stage of life and health. More than 95,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care.
A shared vision, common values, focus on whole-person health, and commitment to making communities healthier unify the system's 50+ hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states.
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Q:Question: Will Our Hospital Get a New Name?
A:Answer:Upon joining AdventHealth, St. Luke’s Hospital will become AdventHealth Polk.
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Q:Question: Will the Name of My Doctor’s Office Change?
A:Answer:Physicians employed by St. Luke’s will become members of the AdventHealth Medical Group. While you’ll start to see signs and logos changing, it won’t change anything about your close relationship with the care team you’ve come to know and trust.
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Q:Question: Is AdventHealth a Faith-Based Organization?
A:Answer:Yes. The mission of AdventHealth is “Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ” to the people and communities we serve. This mission is carried out through the healing and health-promoting work of our hospitals, clinics and related institutions.
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Q:Question: Will My Doctors, Specialists and Nurses Be the Same?
A:Answer:Yes. Physicians employed by the hospital will become members of the AdventHealth Medical Group. While you'll start to see signs and logos changing, it won't change anything about your close relationship with the care team you've come to know and trust.
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Q:Question: Will You Still Accept My Insurance?
A:Answer:If your insurance is already accepted, we'll still be able to accept it. Additionally, you can still make an appointment with the same team of physicians and care providers you’ve come to know and trust. If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your provider directly.
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