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Patients are more likely to see the same nurse from one shift to the next across hospitals in East Florida, helping create greater consistency, trust, and connection during care. That progress comes as teams focus more intentionally on supporting nurses through stronger onboarding, mentorship, career development, and opportunities to help shape decisions at the bedside. As many health systems continue facing staffing challenges, this work reflects something important: when caregivers feel supported, patients feel the difference. Sometimes the strongest investments in healthcare are the ones that strengthen the people delivering it every day. Read more about how teams are strengthening the nursing experience and what it means for patient care across East Florida: https://bit.ly/3R09NJL

When Katherine Robinson lost her 11-year-old stepson, Max, everything changed in an instant. There was no time to prepare. No clear answers. Just the weight of an unimaginable loss. In the midst of that grief, her family made a decision rooted in who Max was. A decision that would go on to touch lives far beyond their own. Today, his legacy lives on in quiet but powerful ways. At a recent Donate Life Month event, Max’s family created a pinwheel garden filled with color, photos and memories. It became a space where grief and joy could exist side by side. A place where his siblings could laugh, remember and feel close to him without the heaviness that loss can bring. Those moments matter. They remind us that even in loss, there can be connection, purpose and a way to keep someone’s story moving forward.

Pickleball is having a moment, and in Polk County, it is making a difference. More than 100 community members came together to support breast cancer screenings and advanced imaging. Connection can be a powerful first step toward early detection.

More than 250 children and families in Charlotte County now have a place to feel supported as they navigate grief together. Valerie’s House is creating space for kids to share a meal, connect with others, and begin processing loss in a way that feels safe and understood. Supporting this work means showing up beyond traditional care, helping ensure families have connection, compassion, and a path forward.

Some of our favorite team members are not human. They do not carry a badge or chart in the EHR, but they know exactly when to sit beside someone who needs it. Therapy dogs bring a quiet kind of comfort to patients, families and team members, especially in moments that feel uncertain or overwhelming. It may look simple, but the impact is real. A calmer patient. A lighter moment in a long day. A brief pause that helps someone keep going. Those moments tend to stay with people. These four-legged team members are supporting care in ways that go beyond the clinical. https://bit.ly/4cLnnrp

Health care is evolving, and so are expectations. People are looking for care that is easier to navigate, more connected and built around their time and needs. That idea helped guide the development of Health Parks across Central Florida. Instead of sending patients to multiple locations, services are brought together in one place. Many patients are able to complete more than one appointment in a single visit, which means fewer trips and a more coordinated experience. There is also a focus on the details that shape how care feels. A warm welcome. A familiar face. Small moments that make a clinical visit feel more personal. Becker’s recently shared a closer look at this approach and the early impact it is having. It raises an important question as health care continues to change. What does a truly connected care experience look like from the patient’s perspective?

At this year’s Disney Dreamers Academy, students are taking meaningful steps toward their future. We’re honored to support their journey as they build confidence, resilience, and the encouragement they need to pursue their dreams.💫

Every lap is a choice. Drive with intention. #AdventHealth400

There’s a lot of noise right now about what AI can do in health care. We’ve been asking a different question: what should it do? Not long ago, a team member shared how a simple AI workflow saved them time on a routine task. Nothing flashy. But it gave them a few extra minutes back with a patient. That’s the kind of progress that matters. That idea has shaped how we’re approaching AI as a faith-based organization focused on whole-person care. It’s not about chasing efficiency for its own sake. It’s about helping our teams be more present, more focused, and more connected to the people they serve. Behind it all is a deliberate approach, creating space for learning while putting guardrails in place so teams can use these tools safely and with confidence. Because as AI continues to evolve, the real question isn’t just what it can do. It’s how we use it to care for people. How is your organization approaching AI in a way that keeps people at the center?

Emergency care is often measured in seconds. What is less visible is how much preparation goes into those seconds. Simulation training is becoming an important part of how health systems strengthen readiness. It creates space for teams to practice complex scenarios, refine communication and build trust across roles before real lives are on the line. Whole-person care means going beyond clinical excellence, showing up with compassion and support when patients and families need it most. Investing in this kind of preparation is ultimately an investment in safer, more connected care. How is your organization preparing teams for high acuity situations? Learn more: https://bit.ly/48t3fsO