AdventHealth

AdventHealth

Company type	Nonprofit
Industry	Healthcare
Founded	February 15, 1973 (1973-02-15)
Founder	Donald W. Welch
Headquarters	Altamonte Springs, Florida , United States
Area served	Nine U.S. states
Key people	David Banks (CEO)
Products	Healthcare services, hospital network
Number of employees	100,000 (2023)
Website	www.adventhealth.com

AdventHealth is a nonprofit healthcare organization affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, with operations spanning nine states in the United States. It is recognized as the largest nonprofit Protestant healthcare provider in the nation. By 2021, it was ranked as the second-largest hospital network within Florida, and by 2023, it held the position of the fifteenth largest hospital system nationwide. As of 2025, AdventHealth oversees 56 hospitals distributed across 54 campuses.

The organization was established by Donald W. Welch on February 15, 1973, and has since adapted its business approach to emphasize healthcare innovation and expansion. In 2019, Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation consolidated its facilities under the single brand AdventHealth, except for select joint ventures located in Colorado, Illinois, and Texas.

Since David Banks assumed the role of CEO in 2025, AdventHealth reported revenues of $18 billion and operating income of $16.8 billion for the year 2023, supported by a workforce numbering 100,000 employees. The company is structured into divisions including Central Florida, East Florida, West Florida, and Multi-State operations.

AdventHealth continues to grow its presence through forward-thinking leadership and innovative healthcare solutions; a notable example is the September 2022 launch of a rapid diagnostic test designed to detect lethal brain-eating amoebas, underscoring its dedication to cutting-edge medical diagnostics and community health initiatives.

Early history

Southern Adventist Health and Hospital Systems, Inc. was founded on February 15, 1973, at Florida Hospital Orlando by bringing together nine hospitals within the Southern Union Conference. The organization later adopted the name Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation. In May 1999, Adventist Health System retracted its bid to purchase three Tampa Bay area hospitals from Tenet Healthcare due to disagreements over a price range between $200 million and $250 million.

Mardian J. Blair served as president and CEO from 1984 until his retirement on January 1, 2000. Thomas L. Werner was appointed as his successor in August 1999.

2005-2018

In November 2005, CEO Thomas L. Werner announced his planned retirement effective in 2007. Donald L. Jernigan took over as CEO in March 2006. During Jernigan’s tenure, Adventist Health System expanded its corporate headquarters by constructing a new five-story office building in Altamonte Springs in 2011 that achieved LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Additional developments included a second office building with an adjacent parking garage completed in 2013 and a third office building with parking facilities finalized in 2018. The move from Winter Park, Florida to Altamonte Springs reflected both operational growth and consolidation efforts.

On April 16, 2012, Adventist Health System became a participant in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Partnership for Patients initiative aimed at enhancing patient safety while reducing healthcare costs.

Jernigan announced his retirement on August 18, 2016. Subsequently, Terry Shaw was appointed president and CEO on December 7, 2016. In April 2017, David Ottati succeeded Rob Fulbright as CEO of the Central Florida Division - North Region following Fulbright’s unexpected passing.

On August 14, 2018, Adventist Health System unveiled a comprehensive rebranding plan to unify all its facilities under the name AdventHealth. This initiative followed two years of strategic planning focused on reinforcing brand consistency and strengthening market positioning across its global network.

2019-present

On January 2, 2019, multiple subsidiaries—including Florida Hospital, Gordon Hospital, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Metroplex Health System, Park Ridge Health, and Shawnee Mission Health—were rebranded under the AdventHealth name, with the exception of certain facilities in Colorado, Illinois, and Texas that operate through joint ventures.

On August 28, AdventHealth unveiled a $20 million Mission Control command center spanning 12,000 square feet at AdventHealth Orlando, developed with assistance from GE Healthcare. Staffed by a team of 50 nurses and specialists, this center enhances patient flow management across hospitals in central Florida, significantly decreasing emergency room and bed wait durations.

Beginning in 2020, AdventHealth committed $140 million to mitigate nursing shortages by recruiting 10,000 nurses throughout central Florida. This initiative also included improvements in compensation and educational opportunities guided by a Nursing Advisory Panel.

Leadership transitions occurred in early 2021 when Daryl Tol stepped down as president and CEO of the Central Florida Division in January, with Randy Haffner taking over on February 1. Neil Finkler was appointed chief clinical officer for Central Florida in June 2021. In August of the same year, Mike Schultz announced his retirement as president and CEO of the West Florida Division, succeeded by David Ottati.

In July 2023, AdventHealth formed an AI Advisory Board to advance the integration of artificial intelligence within its healthcare services. By March 2024, the organization launched AirStar 1, its proprietary medical helicopter stationed at Lakeland Linder International Airport to accelerate patient transfers across West and Central Florida Divisions.

Recent executive appointments include Rajan Wadhawan as chief clinical officer for West Florida in April 2024 and Andrew Weinfeld as chief clinical officer for East Florida in July 2024.

On December 13, 2024, CEO Terry Shaw announced plans to retire during 2025. David Banks was appointed president and CEO on April 3, 2025, assuming leadership duties immediately.

Founding member

In early 2024, AdventHealth took on a founding role within both the Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network and the Coalition for Health AI, underscoring its commitment to pioneering responsible artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare.

Former properties

AdventHealth has strategically divested various assets to refine its portfolio and concentrate on key markets. Between 2005 and 2006, it sold Tennessee Christian Medical Center properties to HCA Healthcare for $19.7 million. The Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial location was sold in 2013 for $2 million. Emory-Adventist Hospital in Smyrna, Georgia ceased operations in 2014. In 2016, Greeneville Takoma Regional Hospital was sold to Wellmont Health System for $13.5 million.

In 2020, Central Texas Medical Center was sold to Christus Health, which rebranded it as Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos. The former Florida Hospital Oceanside property changed hands in 2022 for $2.05 million. By June 2023, AdventHealth exited the nursing home sector by selling ten facilities across Florida, Texas, and Kansas due to elevated operational expenses.

These asset sales align with AdventHealth’s strategic focus on optimizing its holdings while prioritizing markets with greater growth prospects and competitive strengths.

Awards and recognitions

Between 2011 and 2017, Adventist Health System was honored with the Gallup Great Workplace Award for cultivating a highly engaged workforce that positively impacted business results. From 2013 through 2021, the organization—later rebranded as AdventHealth—secured the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Award, recognizing its superior IT infrastructure, clinical excellence, and system integration.

In 2022, AdventHealth received the Leapfrog Group's Emerald Award, acknowledging exceptional performance within healthcare systems. Further cementing its leadership in supply chain management, Gartner placed AdventHealth at the top of its Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list in 2024.

Relief work

Following Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, AdventHealth dispatched a team comprising physicians, an architect, and a construction manager to The Bahamas to evaluate local hospital conditions. They identified Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport as the primary site for reconstruction efforts and established a donation platform to aid its restoration.

Electronic health record

Adventist Health System entered into a six-year agreement with Cerner in October 2002. By February 2020, AdventHealth announced plans to transition from Cerner to Epic Systems across 37 hospitals, collaborating with Virtustream to deploy a cloud-based electronic health record system. The migration was finalized on February 3, 2024, involving a $660 million investment.

Renewable energy

In February 2024, AdventHealth entered a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Scout Clean Energy to acquire 90 megawatts from a wind farm in Texas, covering approximately 40% of its electricity consumption. The organization aims for complete reliance on renewable energy by 2026.

By March 2024, AdventHealth contracted ESA to install 7,500 solar panels on administrative buildings and parking structures, including solar canopies and electric vehicle charging stations. This installation is projected to generate 4,200 megawatts and yield $20 million in savings over two decades.

ESA completed the solar array installation by March 2025. AdventHealth has set goals to reduce emissions by 50% by 2023 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2025.

In April 2025, AdventHealth collaborated with Orlando Utilities Commission to procure solar power from the Harmony II Solar Energy Center near St. Cloud, Florida, further expanding its renewable energy assets.

Testifying to government

On September 20, 2021, the chief clinical officer of AdventHealth provided testimony before Florida’s House Health & Human Services Committee regarding nurse shortages predating the pandemic. The testimony highlighted that many nurses had either left the profession or transitioned into travel nursing roles in COVID-19 hotspots. To mitigate staffing challenges, AdventHealth required nurses to care for increased patient loads.

On August 3, 2022, an executive director from AdventHealth Transplant Institute appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance to address systemic shortcomings impacting organ transplant patients.

COVID-19

AdventHealth received $110 million through the CARES Act in March 2020. On May 16 of that year, its Central Florida Division terminated its partnership with MicroGen DX following unreliable COVID-19 test outcomes affecting over 60,000 samples and triggering an FDA inquiry.

By December 15, 2020, AdventHealth Orlando obtained doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and immunized more than 20,000 frontline healthcare workers. The facility distributed additional vaccine supplies to HCA Healthcare, Nemours Children's Health, and Orlando Health. On December 23, it launched an outpatient monoclonal antibody clinic administering Casirivimab/imdevimab and Bamlanivimab treatments aimed at reducing hospital admissions.

Early in 2021, rising hospitalizations led AdventHealth Central Florida Division to elevate its COVID-19 alert level from yellow to red. Elective surgeries were postponed and visitor access restricted. By July 30, the division escalated to black status amid a surge fueled by unvaccinated patients, suspending all non-urgent procedures. In August 2021, due to morgue capacity constraints caused by increased fatalities, AdventHealth rented refrigerated units and procured portable morgues.

By September of that year, operations began returning toward normal: shifting from red to yellow status on September 9 and advancing to green status by September 16 enabled full surgical schedules and routine functioning.

In October 2021, research conducted by AdventHealth Research Institute and collaborators revealed that Ondansetron usage correlated with reduced mortality among ventilated COVID-19 patients.

Following federal court injunctions in December 2021, AdventHealth temporarily halted its employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate but reinstated it after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the requirement in January 2022. Concurrently that month, visitation policies at six Tampa Bay hospitals were limited to one visitor per patient per day.

These actions illustrate AdventHealth’s dynamic operational strategies and responsiveness throughout the evolving pandemic landscape, underscoring its commitment to patient care and market leadership on a global scale.

AdventHealth Orchestra

In July 2020, AdventHealth Orlando introduced the AdventHealth Orchestra, established by Richard Hickam. The ensemble, consisting of sixty staff members skilled in percussion, string, and wind instruments, aims to promote employee wellness. Their debut performance took place in November 2021 at the Dr. Phillips Center as a tribute to those affected by COVID-19. Since then, the orchestra has appeared at locations such as Disney Springs and the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, fostering stronger employee involvement and community ties.

Brain-eating amoebas

On September 1, 2022, medical professionals within AdventHealth Central Florida Division unveiled a rapid diagnostic test capable of identifying brain-eating amoebas within five hours, focusing on the three most prevalent freshwater species. Previously, samples had to be sent to the CDC in Atlanta, causing delays in diagnosis. This test was developed in partnership with the Smelski family, who tragically lost their son to this infection, marking a notable improvement in diagnostic efficiency and patient treatment.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

AdventHealth joined forces with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office on October 24, 2019, aiming to address the opioid epidemic in Seminole County, Florida. Subsequently, on March 8, 2021, AdventHealth inaugurated the Hope & Healing Center adjacent to the Seminole County Jail in Sanford, Florida. Plans are underway for a second facility located in Altamonte Springs.

Walt Disney World

On May 6, 2021, AdventHealth was designated as Walt Disney World's exclusive provider of health care and virtual health services, taking over from former partners including Cigna and Orlando Health. This collaboration includes constructing a 200,000-square-foot emergency department and primary care center at the Western Gateway entrance of Flamingo Crossings to serve both Disney visitors and employees.

Permits for this AdventHealth emergency facility were submitted by Walt Disney World in January 2022. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred on March 8, 2022, featuring Mickey Mouse and a time capsule celebrating the new partnership. The center officially welcomed guests during a ribbon-cutting event on May 17, 2023, with appearances by Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Orlando Magic

Since 1989, Florida Hospital, now known as AdventHealth, has been the official health care partner of the Orlando Magic. On May 13, 2021, AdventHealth and the Magic collaborated to provide Moderna vaccinations to fans at Amway Center.

In June 2021, the Orlando Magic awarded $17 million in contracts for design and construction of the AdventHealth Training Center to 33 local Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. This $70 million project resulted in a 130,000-square-foot facility that opened on August 31, 2022—just one block from Amway Center. The center features a comprehensive 33,300-square-foot medical complex delivering services including orthopedics, primary care, sports medicine, imaging diagnostics, rehabilitation therapies, and sports performance programs. Additionally, it offers access to specialists in gastroenterology, cardiology, sleep medicine, psychology, and nutrition.

Magic Gaming

On May 18, 2021, AdventHealth was named the official healthcare provider and jersey sponsor for Magic Gaming, strengthening its visibility within the esports sector.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Since 2011, Florida Hospital (currently AdventHealth) has served as the official health and wellness partner for the Tampa Bay Lightning. This collaboration involves community-focused activities such as the yearly teddy bear giveaways at Amalie Arena, benefiting both fans and hospitalized children.

On June 24, 2021, AdventHealth joined forces with the Tampa Bay Lightning to organize the Shots on Ice vaccination initiative at Amalie Arena, administering Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines to attendees. The event included notable appearances by Jill Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci, highlighting AdventHealth’s commitment to public health through strategic alliances with prominent sports organizations.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In 2012, Florida Hospital became the exclusive hospital sponsor of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On August 27, 2018, it secured a decade-long naming rights agreement for the team’s training facility, which is now called the AdventHealth Training Center.

NASCAR

Florida Hospital entered into a 12-year agreement on October 30, 2014, becoming the official healthcare partner of Daytona International Speedway, succeeding Halifax Health. Since January 1, 2015, AdventHealth has operated medical services across two care centers and nine first aid stations at the Speedway, providing treatment to more than 1,000 individuals each year.

From 2016 through 2020, Florida Hospital sponsored Chip Ganassi Racing. In October 2018, Adventist Health System invested between $1 million and $2 million to renovate and rebrand one of the track’s injector entrances and assumed the role of official sponsor for Speedweeks. AdventHealth also backed NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray during his racing comebacks in 2019 and 2021. During the 2021 Daytona 500, AdventHealth presented a Grand Marshal SUV signed by approximately 3,000 employees.

In December 2021, AdventHealth collaborated with the NASCAR Foundation and ONE DAYTONA to host a COVID-19 vaccination event for children that included vouchers redeemable at local businesses. On January 11, 2022, AdventHealth entered into a multiyear sponsorship agreement with Trackhouse Racing and subsequently became a sponsor of Kansas Speedway, acquiring naming rights for the May Cup Series event known as the AdventHealth 400.

In March 2023, AdventHealth partnered with NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan to support Women in NASCAR through a dedicated campaign at Atlanta Motor Speedway. On December 5 of that year, it was announced that AdventHealth would sponsor Legacy Motor Club for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series, concluding its partnership with Trackhouse Racing due to conflicting sponsorship agreements.

On February 13, 2024, AdventHealth renewed its Speedweeks sponsorship through to 2028 and obtained naming rights for lactation rooms at Daytona International Speedway. Two days later, it teamed up with driver Erik Jones to donate a "Bookworm" vending machine stocked with books to Blue Lake Elementary School in DeLand, Florida, pledging $5,000 annually for book replenishment.

Continuing this initiative on February 13, 2025, AdventHealth donated an additional "Bookworm" vending machine to Chisholm Elementary School located in New Smyrna Beach.

Sebring International Raceway

In January 2019, AdventHealth was appointed as the official health care partner of Sebring International Raceway, boosting its brand recognition within the sports sector and broadening its market reach.

PGA Tour

AdventHealth entered into a six-year sponsorship agreement with the PGA Tour in February 2021 for the KC Golf Classic, subsequently rebranding the tournament as the AdventHealth Championship. This partnership was extended through 2029 in May 2024, underscoring AdventHealth's prominent role in sports marketing. Moreover, in April 2024, AdventHealth secured full ownership of the event from Eventive Sports, representing a major investment aimed at deepening its footprint in golf and expanding its array of offerings.

Orlando Guardians

In March 2023, AdventHealth was designated as the official health care partner for the Orlando Guardians.

Daytona Tortuga

On January 12, 2024, AdventHealth was named the exclusive health care provider for the Daytona Tortugas, also sponsoring a newly established training facility.

Health

The joint venture Centura Health was established in 1996 by Adventist Health System and Catholic Health Initiatives. On February 14, 2023, Centura Health announced its dissolution; by August 1, hospitals under AdventHealth’s ownership in Colorado underwent rebranding, with those managed by CommonSpirit Health expected to follow suit.

In 2007, Adventist Health System collaborated with University Community Health to develop Wesley Chapel Medical Center. A joint venture with Texas Health Resources was formed in 2012 to operate Huguley Memorial Medical Center. In 2014, Adventist Midwest Health and Alexian Brothers Health System agreed to create a nine-hospital joint venture that launched as AMITA Health in 2015; this alliance concluded in 2021, with hospital rebranding completed by April 2022.

Florida Hospital began overseeing 15 walk-in clinics inside Walgreens in January 2017, later rebranded as AdventHealth Primary Care + at Walgreens.

Early in 2018, Adventist Health System acquired nearly 60 acres in Apopka, Florida. By March 2021, plans were announced for a 300,000-square-foot distribution center on the site to supply Florida facilities. The AdventHealth Consolidated Service Center, developed alongside Medline Industries, opened in February 2024 as a key supply-chain hub staffed by both organizations.

April 2019 saw the launch of The Hand to Shoulder Center at AdventHealth Orlando through a partnership with Orlando Hand Surgery Associates. That same month, AdventHealth collaborated with genomics company Helix to initiate the WholeMe DNA study, enrolling 10,000 Florida residents for population health research.

On June 17, 2019, AdventHealth purchased a minority stake in Health First to enable resource sharing; by 2023 this investment had grown to $350 million.

In October 2019, a strategic alliance was formed between AdventHealth and Enterprise Ireland to support Irish medical technology firms’ entry into the U.S. market with innovations aimed at improving healthcare quality and reducing costs.

September 2020 marked a partnership between AdventHealth and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics to advance orthopedic care in Florida. Construction began in February 2021 on a $100 million headquarters adjacent to AdventHealth Orlando. In February 2022, brain and spine services expanded through collaboration with Orlando Neurosurgery. The AdventHealth Innovation Tower opened in August 2022 to facilitate these developments.

In November 2020, AdventHealth teamed up with Berg Health to establish a patient registration biobank using AI analysis of electronic medical records focused on lowering COVID-19 mortality and managing diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

May 2021 brought a partnership with DispatchHealth to deliver in-home care across markets including Daytona Beach and Orlando. Patients access services via phone or app for issues like viral infections and heart failure.

In August 2022, pharmacy kiosks were installed at two Florida locations through a collaboration with SpotRx Pharmacy, enhancing prescription accessibility and reducing wait times.

On September 13, 2022, UChicago Medicine announced its intention to acquire controlling stakes in four Illinois hospitals owned by AdventHealth; this joint venture became effective January 1, 2023.

October 2023 saw AdventHealth select Nashville-based Wellvana to support its Primary Care Network’s transition toward value-based care for Medicare patients in Florida. Wellvana provides care coordinators such as pharmacists and social workers to improve patient access and quality outcomes.

In September 2024, AdventHealth partnered with OurLegacy to open Florida’s inaugural organ donation center located in Orlando.

Volusia County School District

In June 2018, Volusia County Schools established a five-year agreement valued at $2 million with Florida Hospital, designating it as the district’s Official Healthcare Champion. This initiative included rebranding fifteen health services academies and programs across middle and high schools, emphasizing biomedical sciences, sports science, and EMT/paramedic training to equip students for healthcare professions. However, some Halifax Health staff expressed concerns regarding possible limitations on their mental health and behavior therapy offerings.

By April 2019, AdventHealth contributed tablets and printers to schools experiencing high absentee rates, preloaded with the hospital system’s eCare application to facilitate virtual medical consultations. The initial distribution targeted elementary students in Daytona Beach, with a total of 36 devices allocated throughout the district in the first phase.

In July 2024, the Volusia County School Board renewed its collaboration with AdventHealth until June 2028. AdventHealth's ongoing support has included providing 5,200 complimentary sports physicals, conducting 4,300 cardiac screenings, and donating $12,000 worth of medical supplies to students, highlighting its dedication to community wellness and education.

Flagler County School District

In July 2021, AdventHealth entered into a five-year partnership worth $750,000 with Flagler County Schools, earning the title of Official Healthcare Champion for the district. The agreement includes mental health services and athletic trainers at Flagler Palm Coast High School and Matanzas High School. The school district contributes $150,000 over five years toward athletic trainer expenses, while AdventHealth provides an annual $10,000 donation to support district programs.

Seminole State College of Florida

During the fall semester of 2022, Seminole State College partnered with AdventHealth to create a program allowing eight senior students to work alongside nurses at AdventHealth Winter Park. Participants completed weekly 12-hour shifts over an eight-week period to help alleviate nursing staff shortages.

Lawsuits

In December 2012, three whistleblowers from Park Ridge Health filed a fraud lawsuit against Adventist Health System; a fourth whistleblower joined in 2013 citing violations of the Stark Law and False Claims Act. The U.S. Department of Justice and several states intervened, culminating in a historic $118.7 million settlement in 2015—the largest ever involving a hospital network—with $115 million remitted to the federal government.

In August 2019, Oviedo Medical Center initiated legal action against AdventHealth alleging trademark infringement concerning an emergency room name. Although initially dismissed on procedural grounds, the suit was refiled and ultimately settled in December 2020 when AdventHealth agreed to rename the ER to exclude "Oviedo."

In May 2020, AdventHealth filed suit against attorney Michael Weiss, Tomax Capital Management Inc., and CEO Yehoram Efrati related to a failed $57.5 million transaction for N95 masks amid the COVID-19 crisis. Weiss returned $55.5 million while Tomax withheld $2 million. Alleging conspiracy and fraud, AdventHealth pursued claims in federal court in Florida. Defendants moved for dismissal; however, Judge Paul Bryan denied these motions in February 2021.

By March 2021, cases against Weiss were resolved through settlement; litigation against Tomax persisted. After Tomax defaulted on payments per a March agreement, AdventHealth sought recovery of $1.5 million plus interest and legal fees. In May 2021, the court ruled in favor of AdventHealth due to Tomax’s failure to fulfill payment obligations.

Hospitals

In 2023, AdventHealth Orlando was recognized as Florida's second largest hospital and the foremost healthcare facility in Central Florida. Meanwhile, AdventHealth Tampa holds the distinction of being the second largest AdventHealth hospital within Florida and ranks fifth in size throughout the Tampa Bay area. In Central Colorado, AdventHealth Porter represents the leading AdventHealth institution and is ranked as the ninth largest hospital statewide. Additionally, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is noted as the largest AdventHealth hospital in Kansas.

1997-2002

On May 3, 1997, Adventist Health System expanded its regional reach by merging with Hinsdale Health System located in Hinsdale, Illinois. Subsequently, on August 20, 1998, Adventist Health System announced plans to acquire La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange, Illinois from Columbia/HCA Healthcare, finalizing the transaction the following month.

In late May 2000, a merger took place between Memorial Health Systems and Adventist Health System, resulting in Florida Hospital taking over operations of facilities in both Flagler County and Volusia County by October 1. On October 1, 2001, PorterCare Adventist Health System merged with Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation after receiving approval from the Federal Trade Commission.

Further strengthening its presence in the Midwest, on November 1, 2002, Shawnee Mission Medical Center based in Merriam, Kansas separated from Saint Luke's Health System and integrated into Adventist Health System.

2010-2019

In March 2010, Adventist Health System entered into a non-binding agreement with University Community Health to explore a potential merger. This collaboration culminated on August 31 when University Community Health officially merged with Adventist Health System following the retirement of its president and CEO Norm Stein. The merger combined a total of 43 hospitals—37 under Adventist Health System and five from University Community Health—thereby broadening Adventist’s market influence across Hillsborough and Pasco counties. As part of this integration, Adventist committed $125 million toward capital improvements, contributed $10 million to the UCH Foundation, and assumed responsibility for UCH’s outstanding liabilities.

On December 5, 2017, Adventist Health System acquired Bayfront Health Dade City from Community Health Systems. The facility was rebranded as Florida Hospital Dade City in April 2018. Later that year in April, Adventist secured the lease for Munroe Regional Medical Center located in Ocala, Florida; by August it completed full ownership and renamed it Florida Hospital Ocala to strengthen its regional presence.

In May 2019, AdventHealth further extended its network by purchasing Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center in Davenport along with Lake Wales Medical Center in Lake Wales from Community Health Systems for $100 million. These facilities were subsequently renamed AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales respectively. Additionally, September 2019 saw AdventHealth acquire a standalone emergency department situated in Winter Garden, Florida for $9.6 million.

On August 6, 2019, AdventHealth revealed plans to acquire two family medicine clinics located in Copperas Cove and Lampasas, Texas. These clinics officially became part of the system on September 1. These acquisitions highlight the organization’s ongoing expansion strategy and diversification of healthcare services across various states.

2020–Present

On October 2, 2020, AdventHealth broadened its presence by acquiring twelve medical offices of Exodus Women's Center along with an administrative facility located in Tampa. Subsequently, on December 15, it completed the purchase of AdventHealth Murray in Chatsworth, Georgia, from the Murray County Hospital Authority Board.

In a significant move on May 13, 2021, AdventHealth entered into a $635 million deal to acquire Redmond Regional Medical Center and its associated operations in Rome, Georgia, from HCA Healthcare, marking HCA’s withdrawal from northwest Georgia. The hospital officially became part of AdventHealth on September 30 and was rebranded as AdventHealth Redmond in January 2022.

AdventHealth further diversified its asset portfolio on August 2, 2021, by acquiring the 15-acre Holy Land Experience theme park in Florida for $32 million.

On November 22, 2024, AdventHealth executed a definitive agreement to purchase ShorePoint Health in Southwest Florida from Community Health Systems for $265 million. The acquisition was finalized on March 1, 2025, at a lowered price of $260 million following the permanent closure of ShorePoint’s Punta Gorda hospital due to hurricane-related damage. The future status of that facility remains undetermined.

Expanding its footprint in Orlando, AdventHealth acquired the Upshot Medical Center office building for $60 million on April 7, 2025. Shortly thereafter, in early July 2025, it completed the acquisition of Bond Clinic—a well-established Polk County medical group founded in 1948—with which it had maintained a partnership since October 2021.

These calculated acquisitions and property investments underscore AdventHealth’s ongoing expansion and strengthening influence within healthcare markets and facility management across strategic regions.

See also

• AdventHealth Arena
• AdventHealth Field
• AdventHealth Nicholson Center
• AdventHealth Stadium
• AdventHealth station
• Audrey Gregory