Area Health News Press Releases

Surgeon at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach saves patient’s hand after removing large, hidden splinter that was causing serious infection NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 21, 2025 – After Hurricane Milton swept through the area in October 2024, Jan Collins and his wife, Sarah, set out for a bike ride to survey the neighborhood for damage. As […]

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Lightning players took a break Monday from their on-ice duties to spread cheer to the young patients at AdventHealth Tampa. Players Nick Perbix and Jonas Johansson visited the pediatric unit and the pediatric emergency department, bringing smiles and joy to the children receiving care.  During their visit, the players handed out stuffed bears wearing the Tampa Bay

United Way of Central Florida’s Success By 6 program announces the introduction of its new infant massage classes at the Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, beginning Wednesday, February 26. This class is designed specifically for expecting parents and parents with infants between 6 weeks and 9 months of age. The benefits of infant massage are

AdventHealth Lake Wales is pleased to add to its roster of expert physicians its first cardiologist. LAKE WALES, Fla. – AdventHealth Lake Wales is pleased to add to its roster of expert physicians its first cardiologist, Saiyed Mohib, MD.   Dr. Mohib is a board-certified cardiologist who is now accepting new patients in Lake Wales at the

Guests can learn about cancer prevention, research and survivorship topics for the Tampa Bay Latino community WHO: Moffitt Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. The community is invited to hear from Moffitt experts on topics relevant to Hispanics and Latinos. Attendees, including cancer patients, caregivers, and the public, will

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – AdventHealth Daytona Beach has named Robert Jepson as the new chief operating officer (COO). Jepson, currently the COO at White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, will assume his new role on March 10. With more than three decades of experience in health care leadership, Jepson has been part of Adventist

“Make your mess your message.” For JaVonne Williams, 57, this mantra carries a powerful meaning. Diagnosed with Stage III HR positive Her-2 negative breast cancer four years ago, she has faced chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy. Now, thanks to her care team at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, she is embarking on a new journey this

SEBRING, Fla. As a former high school and college football star, Tom Bowman has been conscious of how important a person’s health is. After his football career ended, he became a college instructor where he taught about topics including nutrition, health science and sports management. However, one of his greatest challenges came when a heart