June 17, 2026

Women's Clinic Grand Opening

AdventHealth Polk recently held the Grand Opening for their new Obstetrics & Gynecology Office in Columbus.  Irene Besser is the clinic's Certified Nurse Midwife and bring over 30 years of experience in OB/GYN services.  The Hospital Foundation had Irene as the guest speaker at our Women's Ambassador event in April. 


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2026 Ache Around The Lake

August 6, 2026
The 2026 Ache Around The Lake is scheduled for October 10th at Lake Lanier. This year, we will have 3 events on Race day: 1 Mile Fun Run for Kids, 2 mile Walk Run for kids and adults, and the 8KM Ache Around Lake Lanier. To register for the events, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Tryon/AcheAroundtheLake8K

Every Donation Makes A Difference

July 15, 2026
The Hospital Foundation in support of AdventHealth Polk is always happy to receive a donation of any size. During Coon Dog Day in Saluda, NC, a community member made a heartfelt donation of two dollars as her way of supporting our local hospital. Every donation allows the Foundation to support AdvenHealth Polk by purchasing equipment and sponsoring programs.

Car, Truck & Bike Show Winners

June 29, 2026
The Hospital Foundation was fortunate to have over 70 Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles at this year's Men's Health Tune-Up. The new location, Polk County Middle School, provided a great venue to show the vehicles. Pictured above are with winners for each category with the Foundation's Executive Director Dave Scherping. Follow The Hospital Foundation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thehospitalfoundation to learn more about our activities in the community.