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Men's Health & Car Show

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:09:52 GMT

2025 Men's Health Tune-Up & Car Show

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Spring Women's Ambassador

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:15:43 GMT

The Hospital Foundation had a great time hosting our Spring Women's Ambassador event last week. Over 80 women attended the event to learn more about AdventHealth Polk and to share this information as hospital ambassadors.

Irene Besser, CNM speaks at Kiwanis

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:10:10 GMT

Irene Besser, the new Certified Nurse Midwife for AdventHealth Polk, spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Tryon meeting last week. During her presentation, Irene spoke about opening a new women's health services clinic at AdventHealth Polk. Irene will be the guest speaker at this Spring's Women's Ambassadors Event.

Hat Making Workshop

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:36:41 GMT

In preparation for our Derby themed Women's Ambassador event, The Hospital Foundation worked with Edith Bradely to host a hat making workshop. Edith is a Registered Nurse and the winner of last year's hat contest.

Dr. Kreuger - Meet & Greet

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:45:06 GMT

The Hospital Foundation in support of Advent Health Polk recently donated $4,000 to the AdventHealth Polk Teammate Care Fund.

During the transition from St. Luke's Hospital to AdventHealth Polk, the Foundation was not able to accept donations from hospital employees to support the Teammate Care Fund. This fund is administered by Hospital and Foundation staff to assist hospital team members with short-term financial assistance.

When the Foundation Board learned that the Teammate Care Fund was almost depleted during the transition, they voted to contribute an amount equal to what employees would have normally donated.

The Teammate Care fund is now operating as expected and employees can begin contributing in early 2026.

Gingerbread Houses at AdventHealth Polk

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:54:36 GMT

The Hospital Foundation and AdventHealth Polk worked with employees to decorate gingerbread houses in preparation for the Christmas season. The winners were chosen from almost 20 entries created by departments or individuals.

1st Place & People's Choice - High Rise - was created by AdventHealth Polk's Environmental Services

2nd Place - After Helene - was created by Foothills Medical

3rd Place - Pink Ribbon House - was created by Darby Craig

Employees at AdventHealth Polk participated in the annual gingerbread house competition again this year. Trustees from The Hospital Foundation, Linda Schutter, Tom Trobaugh, Linda Greensfelder, Bill Miller, Ben Ellington, and Juli Haynie chose this year's winner.

Dr. Hicks - Meet & Greet

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:34:46 GMT

Today's Meet & Greet with Dr. Anna Hicks was a great success. She presented on Age-Friendly initiatives at AdventHealth Polk and answered questions from the crowd. Dr. Hicks has been working with the medical staff at AdventHealth to ensure they understand the specific needs of old patients. Parts of her presentation are included below.

Teammate Care Fund

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:47:56 GMT

The Hospital Foundation in support of Advent Health Polk recently donated $4,000 to the AdventHealth Polk Teammate Care Fund.

When the Foundation Board learned that the Teammate Care Fund was almost depleted during the transition, they voted to contribute an amount equal to what employees would have normally donated.

The Teammate Care fund is now operating as expected and employees can begin contributing in early 2026.