Your Guardians of Our Shared Human Spirit

The human spirit can show up as that nudge to do something — to keep going when the going gets tough. It’s the urge you feel to pursue your calling. Whatever twists, turns and pivots life brings your way, AdventHealth is here to support you in your pursuit of wholeness.

Ashley

Stunning news led to life-changing surgery for Ashley.

Steven

Steven’s injury wouldn’t keep him from the life he loves.

Kin

Surgery (and extraordinary care) restored Kin’s strength.

Mary

Mary was finally able to grab life by the reins again.

A Senior Lady Plays Pickle Ball in a Park

Feel Whole in Body, Mind and Spirit

Living whole means being physically healthy, mentally well, spiritually connected and socially content. It’s about fulfilling your God-given potential through your unique traits and overcoming challenges along the way. When the body, mind and spirit are in harmony, you experience wholeness and perfect peace. And it’s the human spirit that drives us to live whole.

The Pursuit of Wholeness

Life is filled with twists, turns and pivots. We can give up, give in or give it all we’ve got. With divine light to guide you and the right support behind you, you can follow your own unique path to feeling whole.

April Nelson, a nurse at AdventHealth for Children, stands over a crib, reading to a swaddled baby in the NICU.

Nurse Donates 600 Books

Learn how NICU nurse April Nelson was inspired to create the Books for Babies program.

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Journey Brown and Brogan Kelly

From Penn State to Pit Stop

Former Penn State football player, Journey Brown, inspires students with his journey from football star to heart patient.

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Cancer Patient speaking with doctor.

Oncology Nurse Demonstrates Support

Margaret Potter supports her patients and raises awareness about cancer treatment's effects by shaving her head each year.

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The Unhindered Human Spirit

In the places where the human spirit lives, wholeness becomes possible. The pillars of wholeness — love, heal, grow, live — really shine when the human spirit shows up. We love each other well, heal wounds when we can, help each other grow toward our goals and aspirations, and accompany one another along the journey so we can live our lives in community and service.

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    Love the Whole Person

    Through the power of love, healing and growth happen. Love propels the human spirit to connect and create, to give and receive. By loving and serving each person just as they are, we cultivate belonging, acceptance and total well-being. And wholeness becomes possible.

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    Heal the Whole Body

    All the systems in the body are interconnected and work together to make it run smoothly. When one part is out of order, all the others are affected. Healing the whole body starts with thoroughly examining all the parts and how they’re working collectively to influence overall wellness.

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    Grow the Whole Potential

    Just as a sturdy oak tree begins as an acorn with all its promise wrapped up in a tiny seed, we are born with unlimited potential and a sense of purpose. It’s the human spirit that continuously nudges us forward to realize our whole potential.

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    Live the Whole Journey

    Rather than waiting for life to happen, the moment we realize that it’s in relationships and community with others that we find meaning, despite any hardships we face, is when we truly start living. Achieving wholeness means being present for all of life’s ups and downs. Never underestimate the human spirit — we’re in this together.