AdventHealth

What have you waited your whole life to do? For Arty Loeffler, surviving a stroke changed more than his health. It changed the way he looked at the life ahead. He was grateful for more time to thank the people who helped him, make memories with the people he loves and keep moving toward what matters most. His story is a reminder that care is about more than helping someone through a difficult moment. It is about helping them get back to the life they are still looking forward to. What’s your life goal?

Before a physician delivers their first baby, preparation matters. Through clinical simulation at AdventHealth Tampa, resident physicians can practice real-world scenarios before caring for patients, building confidence through hands-on training, mentorship and repetition. Investing in physician education is also an investment in the future of health care. As Florida’s population grows, developing physicians here helps strengthen the workforce and expand access to care for the families who call Florida home. The smallest moments of preparation can shape a lifetime of care.

What started as AdventHealth mission work in Poland became an unexpected friendship between Brad Sjostrom and Dima Didenko. Later, that bond took them to Colorado’s Triple Bypass, a 120-mile ride with more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The miles were hard, but the deeper takeaway was simple: some of the strongest connections begin in service, and some of the most meaningful lessons come through shared challenge.

Some of the most important work in health care happens long before a patient ever sees it. At AdventHealth, steam helps power essential parts of the hospital every day, from preparing meals and sterilizing instruments to maintaining a comfortable environment for patients, visitors and team members. It's a reminder that delivering exceptional care takes more than clinical expertise. It takes countless people, systems and processes working together behind the scenes to support every patient experience. The work that goes unseen is often what makes everything else possible.

How is God preparing you today to meet someone else's needs? Susan Osladil, RN case manager at AdventHealth Ottawa, shares how answering God's call to serve others — both at work and at home by caring for her grandson — revealed His perfect timing to equip her and to place her where she could make the greatest difference.

Alejandra remembered how skating made her feel as a kid: free. Years later, she wanted that feeling back. So after working to get her knees moving comfortably again, she laced up a pair of skates and gave it a try. The joy was still there. So was a little of that childhood magic. What have you been saving for “someday” that might bring a little magic into your life? #100WholeLives

What physicians bring to AdventHealth is not just expertise. It is a sense of purpose, a calling to care for people in ways that are thoughtful, coordinated, and deeply human. That purpose shapes the moments patients experience every day, from how teams work together to the compassion, trust, and connection that guide each interaction.

A simple moment of joy can make a meaningful difference during a hospital stay. Together with Walt Disney World and Starlight Children's Foundation, we helped bring a Toy Story 5 experience to patients through character visits, crafts and movie time, creating moments of comfort and connection when they were needed most.

What makes AdventHealth for Children special is the people who show up with purpose every day. In this look inside the team, employees share why they value the work and what makes this place meaningful to them. It is a reminder that great care grows from a culture of support, connection and shared purpose. When the work feels personal, families feel the difference.

For Maddie, becoming a mother was a goal shaped by resilience, hope, and the strength to keep moving forward after loss. Her journey reflects why whole-person care matters. Every patient carries experiences, relationships and dreams that extend far beyond a single moment of care. Today, Maddie and her husband are embracing life as parents to their son, Jack, the future they continued to hope for even through their most difficult chapter. #WholeLifeGoal