The Sharing Center Announces, ''Double the Hope, Double the Impact'' Summer Campaign
Thanks to AdventHealth, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $75,000. Our “Double the Hope, Double the Impact” campaign aims to raise $150,000, doubling your generosity’s impact. These donations support crucial mental health counseling services, nutritious meals during tough summer months, and programs fostering long-term stability. Your donation will transform lives. Read More
For 14th Year, U.S. News & World Report Names AdventHealth Orlando No. 1 Hospital In Orlando Metro Area
ORLANDO, Fla., July 16, 2024 — AdventHealth Orlando ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area among U.S. News’ 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. It’s the 14th consecutive year the hospital has topped the rankings in greater Orlando. The hospital was also ranked among the top 50 in the nation in four clinical specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology; and ear, nose and throat, and was rated as high performing in seven additional specialties: cancer;
Now open: AdventHealth Millenia ER
ORLANDO, Fla., July 8, 2024 – The AdventHealth Millenia ER today opened its doors to the public. Community leaders and team members came together during a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month at the new offsite emergency room located in the Millenia area of Orlando, bringing trusted emergency care for Central Florida residents and visitors. AdventHealth Millenia ER expands the health care system’s network to better serve residents and visitors in Orange County. The approximately 19,000-square-foot
Innovative Ultrasound Technology Offers New Hope For Patients With Liver Tumors
Kirsten James never thought she’d be at risk for cancer. Working out six days a week and following a strict diet, she was the picture of health. “I was so healthy that I never even went to the doctor,” she said. That changed in 2022. Bothered by gastrointestinal symptoms that she’d attributed to the lingering effects of childbirth, she consulted a physician and was diagnosed with Stage 4 anal cancer. The cancer had metastasized to her liver, where scans detected more than 30 tumors. James, a former
Planned Opening Date Announced for AdventHealth Millenia ER in Orlando
AdventHealth today announced an opening date for the AdventHealth Millenia ER, which is planned for July 9, 2024. The announcement came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new offsite emergency room located in the Millenia area of Orlando, bringing trusted emergency care for Central Florida residents and visitors. AdventHealth Millenia ER expands the health care system’s network to better serve residents and visitors in Orange County. The approximately 19,000-square-foot facility has 24 private
Groundbreaking Ozempic Study – Conducted In Part At AdventHealth – Could Increase Access For People
New research, conducted in part at AdventHealth, shows medicines like Ozempic can dramatically reduce the risk of serious illness in people with kidney disease. “In the near future, this treatment could become one of the pillars of therapy for patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease because of the powerful effects this study shows, not just on kidney progression, but on heart disease and mortality,” said Dr. Richard E. Pratley, senior investigator at the AdventHealth Translational
Revolutionizing Bladder Cancer Treatment: AdventHealth Is Only Site In Florida For Customized Treatment To Attack Cancer
ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2024 — A new way of treating bladder cancer is expected to deliver promising results and the AdventHealth Cancer Institute is the only site in Florida, and the first in the U.S., to open this groundbreaking treatment, known as the INTerpath-005 V940 mRNA vaccine Phase II trial. The treatment became available in April and is aimed at revolutionizing treatment options for those battling this disease. “This vaccine is precision medicine at its best,” said Dr. Guru Sonpavde, a medical
AdventHealth Bringing ‘Hospital of the Future’ to Lake Nona Community
LAKE NONA, Fla., May 22, 2024 — A state-of-the-art hospital that will offer leading-edge treatments to patients from Central Florida and around the globe is coming to Lake Nona. AdventHealth has begun work on a 10-story hospital located at 10999 Narcoossee Road. To date, thousands of tons of soil have been removed from the site, and more than 1,000 concrete piles have been placed underground to serve as the hospital’s foundation. The hospital is planned to open with 80 beds, with room to expand to
Community Leaders Team Up To Launch Spanish-Language Campaign To Break Stigma Around Mental Health
ORLANDO, Fla., May 21, 2024 — AdventHealth and Heart of Florida United Way are teaming up to introduce the next phase of a first-of-its-kind movement to get Central Floridians talking about mental health with the new campaign “Lidera ConscienteMENTE.” This campaign is an adaptation of the “Be a Mindleader” initiative, which, since launching a year ago, has helped children and parents become more comfortable discussing mental health and connected hundreds of families to counseling
With Type 1 Diabetes On The Rise, AdventHealth Study Aims To Expand Screening
ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2024 – Researchers at AdventHealth are working to tackle a growing problem – the prevalence of undiagnosed type 1 diabetes (T1D) in its early stages, in particular among the state’s underserved and minority communities -- to increase access to care. While type 2 diabetes is more prevalent, type 1 is on the rise. Type 1 diabetes can cause diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially deadly condition that is present in up to 60% of children at the time of diagnosis when not caught early
Expanded Tower, Additional Women’s Services Coming To AdventHealth Winter Garden
WINTER GARDEN, Fla., May 15, 2024 — A major expansion at AdventHealth Winter Garden will add three floors to the hospital's patient tower and bring additional women's services to West Orange County. This $145 million investment will address the increasing demand for complex care within the community.Construction, which will start later this summer, will add 40 new progressive care unit beds, obstetrics and gynecology (including labor and delivery). One floor will be dedicated to labor and delivery, and will
AdventHealth Bolsters Nursing Workforce With 10,000 RNs Hired Since 2020
ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2024 — Four years after a global pandemic rocked the health care industry and exacerbated a nationwide nursing shortage, AdventHealth celebrates a major milestone: 10,000 registered nurses hired across its Central Florida hospitals and health care locations since 2020. “We knew we needed to make recruitment and retention our organization’s top priority, and so we pledged to invest in our team members like never before and sought to inspire and mentor a new generation of
AdventHealth Hospitals in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2024 – All of AdventHealth’s eligible hospitals in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade in the latest ratings from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have
AdventHealth Apopka Debuts $26.3 Million Expansion
AdventHealth Apopka is opening a new patient floor to better serve the growing population in Orange County. The $26.3 million investment increases the hospital's licensed bed count to 158. This new floor, located on the fifth floor of the hospital, will address the increasing demand for complex care within the community. The 30,230-square-foot expansion adds 38 inpatient beds, including cardiovascular progressive care beds and four dialysis bays. “The expansion of our hospital will enable us
Healing Art For The Community: AdventHealth, World-Renowned Artist To Unveil Installation Along I-4
ORLANDO, Fla., Apr. 26, 2024 —Installation has begun on what promises to be an inspiring art installation by internationally acclaimed artist JEFRË that will face Interstate 4 on the exterior of AdventHealth's Innovation Tower parking garage on AdventHealth’s flagship Orlando campus.This monumental piece will honor the hope, positivity and gratitude at the heart of health care.JEFRË's visionary design is the first of its kind in the world and will gradually take shape over the next several weeks. Aluminum
Visit with AdventHealth, St. John’s Rivership Co. and other sponsors and exhibitors at OBJ’s Doing Business in Seminole County
OBJ - Doing Business In Seminole County – May 2ndWestin Lake Mary, 2:30 – 5:30 pmJoin Orlando Business Journal and business leaders from both the private and public sectors for a panel discussion, Expo and networking event. Click on the link for panelists’ bios, tickets and advertising opportunities:https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/170513/2024/2024-dbi-seminole-county
National groups look to AdventHealth for expertise in artificial intelligence
ORLANDO, Fla., April 17, 2024 — AdventHealth has been asked to participate in two critical initiatives focused on the responsible development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, highlighting the recognition of the health system’s expertise and thought leadership in the field. “AdventHealth is honored to be part of a selected group of organizations leading the national conversation on the responsible use of AI in health care,” said Dr. Victor Herrera, chief clinical officer
Greater Orlando Sports Commission President And CEO Jason Siegel Announced As 2023 Downtowner Of The Year
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 15, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to announce that President & CEO Jason Siegel has been selected as the 2023 “Downtowner of the Year” by the Downtown Orlando Partnership. The award, given annually to an individual who gives their effort and energy to promote and advance downtown Orlando, will be presented at this year’s Golden Brick Awards. The Golden Brick Awards are Downtown Orlando Partnership’s exclusive annual awards celebrating the people,
Adventhealth Is First In Florida To Deploy Next-Generation Surgical Robot
CELEBRATION, Fla., April 8, 2024 – A surgical team at AdventHealth recently became the first in the state to use a groundbreaking new surgical robot.Dr. Vipul Patel, a world leader in robot-assisted prostatectomy procedures, performed the first procedure last week using the da Vinci 5 system, and will continue to utilize the new surgical robot.The da Vinci 5 succeeds the da Vinci Xi, which has been in wide use at AdventHealth and health systems around the world since its debut in 2014. It has been used in
Transplant Patients And Families Reunite For Annual Picnic At Adventhealth
In recognition of National Donate Life Month, nearly 300 transplant patients and their families enjoyed AdventHealth’s 2024 transplant reunion today at AdventHealth Orlando. The picnic brings together organ donors and recipients, and the doctors, nurses and other caregivers who helped them during their transplant journey. More than 103,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant in the U.S., according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. Of those, more than 500 are being cared for by teams at
Adventhealth Awards Nearly $1 Million To 4 Nonprofits Addressing Mental And Behavioral Health Challenges
ORLANDO, Fla., Apr. 2, 2024 — AdventHealth is distributing nearly $1 million to recipients of its 2023 Community Health Improvements Grants, giving four Central Florida nonprofits the opportunity to bolster their missions. These Community Health Improvement Grants aim to improve access to resources and enhance community wellness.Mental health was selected as the priority for the 2024 funding cycle based on community health issues addressed in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2023-2025
AdventHealth Kissimmee opens new floor in patient tower
Today AdventHealth Kissimmee opened a new floor in its patient tower, a $12.3 million expansion that includes new rooms and increases the ability to provide crucial services for residents in Osceola County. The approximately 30,400-square-foot expansion adds 40 private patient rooms, bringing the campus licensed bed count to 282 and creating approximately 100 new high-paying jobs. “This investment illustrates our ongoing commitment to the health of the Kissimmee community,” said Sheila Rankin,
4Roots Joins Partners to Establish Culinary Health Institute
ORLANDO, Fla. – [March 27, 2024] – In furthering its mission to build a healthier community by improving food quality and access, 4Roots announced today the establishment of the Culinary Health Institute (CHI) on its Farm Campus in The Packing District. In collaboration with founding partners, AdventHealth, Florida Blue Foundation and Gordon Food Service, CHI strives to understand how different growing methods for food impact nutrient quality, and how consuming high nutrient quality foods can impact
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces Date And Featured Speaker For 2024 Celebrating Women In Sports
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 8, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to announce that the 6th Annual Celebrating Women in Sports luncheon presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute will be hosted at Addition Financial Arena on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. In addition to Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute returning as the presenting sponsor, Florida Blue is returning as the sponsor of the fireside chat with featured speaker, Doris Burke. “We are thrilled to
Christian Tech Center Ministries 2nd Anniversary Gala, Powered by AdventHealth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SANFORD, Florida (March 4, 2024) - Christian Tech Center Ministries, a non-profit organization which serves people in need with free tech services and computer equipment, is celebrating the milestone of two years of service as a registered 501c3 with their 2nd Anniversary Gala! For this event, Christian Tech Center Ministries has been blessed to secure AdventHealth as the featured title sponsor. The gala is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 6-9pm at Harvest
Adventhealth University Inaugurates Third Leader In Its History
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 — In the presence of local and national dignitaries, students, alumni, and faculty today, AdventHealth University inaugurated C. Josef Ghosn, EdD, FACHE, its third president and CEO. “Today is a special day for me and for my family, but most importantly, this is an important moment for our students, who are at the heart of all we do,” Dr. Ghosn shared with more than 500 guests at Forest Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church in Apopka this afternoon. “AHU is a very special place,
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Ice Show Returns to Kia Center
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears announced today Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and his charity figure skating program, "Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer" will be performing following Sunday afternoon's Hockey Fights Cancer game between the Solar Bears and the Atlanta Gladiators on February 25. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. with the ice show to begin shortly after the conclusion of the hockey game. Appearing in the program along with CARES Founder and Cancer survivor Scott Hamilton, will
Inspiring Future Caregivers Of Central Florida Is Goal Of Partnership Between AdventHealth, Junior Achievement Of Central Florida
Orlando, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 – AdventHealth and Junior Achievement of Central Florida proudly announce a partnership to unite efforts to inspire Central Florida students to pursue a career in the health care industry. Together, the organizations are igniting a transformative approach to education, enhancing work and career readiness skills in the health care industry. As part of this strategic collaboration comprehensive lessons will be developed to equip students with the essential knowledge and confidence
Orlando Solar Bears Announce Vendor List For Craft Beer Fest Presented By Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company on March 1
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today (Jan. 17) the vendor list for Craft Beer Festival presented by Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company ahead of the Solar Bears home game Friday, March 1 against the Jacksonville Icemen at Kia Center in Orlando. The following vendors are expected to participate in the 2024 Craft Beer Festival from 5:30p-7:30p: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Broken Strings Brewery Park Pizza
Adventhealth Celebration Team Performs First-In-World Procedure Targeting Kidney Tumor With Sound Beams
CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 — Kidney-tumor patients have an innovative new treatment option, first performed recently by a surgical team at AdventHealth Celebration. The procedure, known as histotripsy, targets and destroys tumors using sound beams, noninvasively and without the need for needles or incisions. It was performed by urologist Michael McDonald M.D., a leader and pioneer in advanced urologic procedures, including robotics, at AdventHealth Celebration. The hospital is internationally
AdventHealth Welcomes First Baby Born in 2024
The 6-pound, 4-ounce baby boy, Jose Umahag IV, was born at 12:08 a.m. Orlando, Fla., Jan. 1, 2024— AdventHealth has delivered Central Florida’s first baby of the new year. We are happy to welcome baby boy Jose Umahag IV, Central Florida’s first baby of 2024. Mom Marielle Jarillo and dad Jose Umahag III, who reside in Mount Dora, Florida, celebrated the new year by welcoming their newborn who weighs 6 pounds, 4 ounces and is 18 inches long. Jose was born at 12:08 a.m. at AdventHealth Waterman. Both
Surprise! AdventHealth Gifts $1 million Each to Two Orlando nonprofits
During this holiday season, AdventHealth surprised two local nonprofit organizations, New Image Youth Center (NIYC) and IDignity, with a special gift of $1 million each. NIYC is an after-school and summer program providing mental health services to youth in Parramore, and working to create a safe space for children to learn and grow. IDignity collaborates with government agencies, churches, businesses and the community to assist the disadvantaged through the complex process of obtaining legal
Orlando's Premier Downtown Sports and Entertainment Destination to be Renamed Kia Center
ORLANDO — Orlando’s premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears and National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center. Starting December 20, 2023, the Amway Center will take on the new name. Kia America’s partnership will include new indoor and outdoor signage, the installations of EV charging stations, Kia vehicle displays and the Kia Terrace, a hospitality lounge for the enjoyment of automotive enthusiasts and
New hospital coming to Minneola: AdventHealth breaks ground
AdventHealth broke ground today on AdventHealth Minneola, an 80-bed hospital that will bring inpatient care to the growing population of south Lake County. Leaders and community members came together to mark the start of construction. The four-story hospital will be located on Hancock Road at Florida’s Turnpike, off the Minneola interchange. The facility will be approximately 204,000 square feet and includes an emergency department; full-service imaging; five operating suites; endoscopy services;
Orlando schools collaborate to develop physicians
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023 — AdventHealth University and the soon-to-open Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine announce a partnership that will keep more physicians in our community. OCOM is being built at 7011 Kiran Patel Drive in Winter Garden, in the Horizon West neighborhood. The first class of 90 students is expected to matriculate in August 2024. AdventHealth University, established in 1992, offers dozens of healthcare degrees and certificates, including two pre-med tracks: a Bachelor’s degree
City of Altamonte Springs Places in the Top 10 in Nationwide Public Holiday Lights Display Contest
Altamonte Springs, Fla. (December 8, 2023) – The City of Altamonte Springs has reason to celebrate as our “Light Up the Holidays” event has been ranked No. 8 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Public Lights Display. This recognition is a great indication of the trust that residents and visitors have in the City to deliver a cherished and heartfelt community tradition. "This is a tremendous honor for our City,” said Frank Martz, City Manager of Altamonte Springs. "Light
Solar Bears, Pink Whitney By New Amsterdam® Vodka Announce Pink Whitney Night Jan. 23, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning are proud to partner with Pink Whitney by New Amsterdam® Vodka to announce Pink Whitney Night, when the Solar Bears host the Atlanta Gladiators on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center. Media personalities and former NHL stars Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney will be in attendance and taking in the game at the Pink Whitney Party Zone located in Sections
AdventHealth will lead $11 million national study on exercise and brain health
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2023) – The AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute will lead first-of-its-kind research on exercise and brain health as part of a national, multisite effort funded with $11 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest source of medical research funding worldwide. Known as Follow-up Longitudinal Analysis of Moderate-intensity Exercise (FLAME), this new effort will test the long-term effects of a previously conducted randomized exercise clinical trial initiated in
Solar Bears announce Shades' White Out Night presented by Dewitt Law Jan. 27, 2024
First 9,000 fans in attendance receive Solar Bears White Out T-Shirt ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today details ahead of Shades’ White Out Game presented by Dewitt Law on Saturday, January 27 when the Solar Bears host the Atlanta Gladiators at 7:00 p.m. at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center. For the first time in team history, the Solar Bears will be wearing a white out uniform which will include white
Christian Tech Center Ministries Awarded $7,500 Grant from AdventHealth
LONGWOOD, Florida (November 15, 2023) - Christian Tech Center Ministries, a non-profit organization which serves people in need with free tech services and computer equipment, has been awarded a $7,500 unrestricted funding grant from AdventHealth in recognition of how their programs bolster workforce development and access to care. "As an extension of Christ’s healing ministry, AdventHealth is dedicated to helping people live a life of abundance and wholeness. Our commitment is rooted in our core
VyStar Employees Donate Thousands of Hours During ‘Good is everywhere’ Celebration
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union recently concluded its widely anticipated Good is everywhere celebration, a two-week blitz dedicated to volunteerism and member appreciation events. The celebration, which ran from September 15-30, saw overwhelming participation from the VyStar community. It kicked off in North Florida with an exciting competition among VyStar employee resource groups to build and decorate playhouses for recipient families from Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville and concluded
BOGO Ticket Offer from the Solar Bears & Launch Orlando
Score a BOGO Solar Bears ticket offer for Thursday, October 26 against the Florida Everblades or Friday, October 27 against the Jacksonville Icemen for Boo with the Bears featuring Trick or Treating on the concourse at Amway Center, and get One (1) free loaded pass at Launch Orlando. Launch Orlando is an entertainment park located at 610 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando that has many experiences to choose from including full court trampoline basketball, bowling, laser tag, axe throwing, and arcade
Dr. Joel C. Hunter To Receive First Annual Legacy Award at Dave’s House Party 2023 on October 7 at the Orlando Museum of Art
To celebrate Dr. Joel C. Hunter’s dedication to ending homelessness, he will be presented with the first annual “Dr. Joel C. Hunter Legacy Award” at Dave’s House Party 2023 on Saturday, October 7th. Supporters will celebrate at the Orlando Museum of Art by enjoying live music throughout the night, a performance by Todd Tilghman, NBC’s The Voice winner, delightful hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and a silent auction. Dave’s House Executive Director, Ellen O’Connor, stated “We appreciate the work Dr.
Students, professionals invited to Oct. 18 Open House
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 — AdventHealth University invites those looking to start or further their career in health care to Open House from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 18 at 671 Winyah Drive. AdventHealth University is a leader in health care higher education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Sciences, Medical Lab Sciences, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Healthcare Administration, Physician Assistant,
VyStar Announces Unprecedented Volunteer Blitz for ‘Good is everywhere’ Celebration
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce the return of Good is everywhere, a celebration of VyStar’s commitment to supporting its members and communities in Central and North Florida and Georgia. More than 1,200 VyStar employees, including those who provide member services at branches, work in the VyStar Campus and serve as support staff at contact centers across the credit union’s footprint, will Do Good by volunteering in the places VyStar calls home. The VyStar volunteer blitz,
Dave’s House Announces Their VIP Experience for Dave’s House Party 2023!
Dave’s House launches its VIP experience at this year’s Dave’s House Party, happening on Saturday, October 7th, at the Orlando Museum of Art. Dave’s House Party is Orlando’s premiere event, where attendees will enjoy live piano and harp music throughout the night, and guests can stroll the museum while enjoying delightful hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and a silent auction. Highlights of the evening will include a performance by Todd Tilghman, NBC’s The Voice Season 18 winner, and a presentation of the
Dave’s House Announces Morgan and Morgan as Title Sponsor for Dave’s House Party 2023!
Morgan & Morgan, America’s largest injury law firm, will be this year’s title sponsor for Dave’s House Party 2023 at the Orlando Museum of Art on October 7, 2023. There will be live piano and harp music throughout the night and guests can stroll the museum while enjoying delightful hors d’oeuvres, open bar and a silent auction. Highlights of the evening will include a performance by Todd Tilghman, NBC’s The Voice Season 18 winner and a presentation of the first annual “Dr. Joel C. Hunter Legacy Award”
New Provost to Inspire Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 — AdventHealth University is pleased to welcome Karen Benn Marshall, EdD, MS, as Provost, effective Oct. 9, 2023. Dr. Benn Marshall brings extensive experience in higher education as well as a passion for academic excellence, institutional effectiveness, and strategic planning. Dr. Benn Marshall earned her Doctorate in Science Education from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md., her Master of Science degree in Biology from Alabama A&M, and her Bachelor’s degree in
New dean of nursing focuses on growth, excellence
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 11, 2023 — AdventHealth University is pleased to welcome Laura J. Fero, PhD, MSN, RN, as dean of nursing. Dr. Fero has extensive experience as a university administrator and professor as well as a nursing leader at hospitals and health systems throughout the country. Dr. Fero earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing, her Master’s degree in Nursing/Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and her Bachelor’s
Share the Light Gala Grand Raffle
This is a great opportunity to help The Sharing Center and enter to win one of these amazing prizes. Every ticket purchased counts and supports struggling families with vital food and rent assistance and those facing homelessness. 1st Prize $10,000 CASH Winners will be announced at the Share the Light Gala on August 19, 2023 Only 600 tickets available | You do not have to be present to win 2nd Prize PINK: Trustfall Tour on 11/19/2023 in a private suite for up to 16 guests Value: $8,560 Generously
U.S. News & World Report again names AdventHealth Orlando top hospital in Metro Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 – For the 13th year in a row, AdventHealth Orlando has been named the No. 1 hospital in Metro Orlando by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals listing. Four of AdventHealth’s medical programs ranked among the nation’s best: cancer; diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; and obstetrics and gynecology. The hospital was rated “high performing” in six additional specialties: cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; gastroenterology
The City of Altamonte Springs’ Autonomous Vehicle Pilot CraneRIDES Launches Passenger Service
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. July 24, 2023 —The City of Altamonte Springs and the Florida Department of Transportation are now officially welcoming passengers on CraneRIDES – a new autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle project. Today marks the first day of passenger shuttle service starting at 10 a.m. Residents and visitors are welcome to board at no cost and experience this unique new addition to Altamonte Springs.In collaboration with Beep Inc., an Orlando-based autonomous mobility company, the City will launch the
AdventHealth to award $1.2 million to Central Florida nonprofits addressing mental health
ORLANDO, Fla., July 10, 2023 – AdventHealth is offering $1.2 million in grants to local nonprofits for projects that are addressing Central Florida’s mental and behavioral health challenges. These Community Health Improvement Grants aim to improve access to resources and enhance community wellness. Mental health was selected as the priority for the 2024 funding cycle based on community health issues addressed in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2023-2025 Community Health Plan. Key
The City of Altamonte Springs Launches New Autonomous Vehicle Pilot
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. July 10, 2023 — Altamonte Springs residents will soon have the opportunity to experience CraneRIDES – a new autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle project in the Uptown Altamonte area. The City of Altamonte Springs is launching a first-of-its-kind phased AV pilot to explore alternative transit modes and offer solutions for the changing economic and urban landscape. CraneRIDES is an environmentally-friendly and proactive initiative to extend mobility and access to goods and services for