For the second year in a row, The Hospital Foundation in support of AdventHealth Polk has been the recipient of a very generous donation from an anonymous community member. The donor has pledged $50,000 to match all donations made to The Hospital Foundation before December 31st. 


This means your donation goes twice as far toward our goal of Keeping Healthcare Close to Home. 


The Hospital Foundation's mission is to support AdventHealth Polk and its employees as they provide exemplary healthcare for our community.

Employee

We support the doctors, nurses and other team members who choose our local hospital as their place to serve patients and build meaningful careers.

Hospital

We support AdventHealth Polk by helping fund the purchase of essential equipment and services to strengthen care delivery at your local hospital.

Community

We support our local community through educational programing, fitness activities, and community programs focused on helping keep everyone healthy.

New Date - November 7, 2026

Make the Ache Around The Lake your training goal for this summer. You still have time to get ready!

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This year's Ache Around the Lake is rescheduled for November 7th.  This is a great opportunity to support AdventHealth Polk while enjoying the beautiful Fall foliage around Lake Lanier near Tryon, NC. To learn more about the race, click the button below.

Foundation News & Updates

Generosity Champion Donation

October 5, 2026
Earlier this year, The Hospital Foundation launched the Generosity Champion program at AdventHealth Polk, giving team members an opportunity to support their colleagues through regular charitable donations. Thanks to the generosity of these employees, The Hospital Foundation presented AdventHealth Polk with a check for $3,470 to support the Team Member Care Fund. Through our local Generosity Champion program, the $3,470 was donated by AdventHealth Polk team members between February and September of 2026.

Walk & Talk - Cardiologist Dr. Kemp

September 4, 2026
Join us for our next Walk & Talk on the Tom Raymond Fitness Trail behind the Hospital. Friday September 18, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Tom Raymond Fitness Trail behind AdventHealth Polk This month's guest speaker will be AdventHealth Polk Cardiologist Dr. Wilson Kemp. He will be speaking about the new Cardiac Rehab program coming to AdventHealth Polk in September. The Hospital Foundation helped fund this new program by purchasing the patient monitoring system used during the rehabilitation sessions. After the Talk portion of the event, you are invited to join us on a short walk around the Tom Rayomond Fitness Trail. Call The Hospital Foundation at 828-894-2693 for more information.

Emergency Department - Meet & Greet

August 20, 2026
Join us for a Meet & Greet with Aubrey Hamilton, ED Manager. Learn about our top-ranked services & support for AdventHealth Polk.

Surgical Excellence Campaign

The Hospital Foundation and AdventHealth Polk are celebrating the successful completion of the Sustaining Surgical Excellence Campaign. This significant, community-supported effort strengthens surgical care for patients in Polk County and the surrounding region. The campaign concluded in June of 2026 with nearly $800,000 in surgical equipment purchased and installed in the hospital’s renovated operating rooms.

Grateful Patient Program

Through our Grateful Patient program, you can express your appreciation by donating to honor your caregiver.


We encourage you to support AdventHealth Polk while recognizing the individual who made the difference in your hospital or outpatient office visit. Your caregiver(s) will receive a certificate, acknowledgment letter, and a lapel pin announcing the donation made in their honor.


You can recognize any staff member for this special award. For example, the housekeeper who brought a smile to your face, the lab tech who made you comfortable, the nurse who went the extra mile, the doctor who took extra time to explain your treatment, or any other staff member that made a difference.

Men's Health Tune-Up

June is Men's Health Month, so the Foundation is doing our part to keep the men (and women) in our community healthy.  On June 20th, come out to see some classic cars, trucks and bike and then visit the "Tune-Up" tables for lab tests, evaluations, and breakfast.  Everyone is welcome to attend or show your vehicle in this Free event, made possible with support from AdventHealth Polk, The Polk County Community Foundation, and The Hospital Foundation in support of AdventHealth Polk.