AdventHealth
AdventHealth’s brand promise is to help people feel whole. Extending the healing ministry of Christ encompasses more than just medical care; it involves meeting people where they are, supporting them not only in times of illness, but throughout every aspect of their lives. This wholistic approach is the reason why partnerships are more than just a feature of AdventHealth’s organization — they are a fundamental component that brings the mission to life.
Guided by its mission and commitment to the whole health of the community and neighbors, AdventHealth works closely with many local organizations to make this a reality. This includes sports, education, and different forms of entertainment such as their partnerships with the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and their affiliation with Walt Disney World® Resort, and others.
In the case of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the community is invited to experience the transformative healing of the arts, such as through the STROKESTRA® program and the AdventHealth School of the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center.
The STROKESTRA® program, in collaboration with the Dr. Phillips Center and the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, through accessibility and patient-led recovery, fosters healing through music to stroke survivors.
AdventHealth clinicians and musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as local musicians, collaborate to lift spirits and provide healing through music and physical therapy. “A lot of people don’t understand what we went through. It’s like we are in a land of forgotten,” a participant shared with the arts center. “But you all didn’t look at us like we had a stroke, and gave us a chance. You made us feel like humans again — like people. Thank you for believing in us and making us believe in ourselves again.”
Similarly, the AdventHealth School of the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center helps its students develop as artists and grow their talents. AdventHealth has also committed to providing scholarships, especially to the youth in the community, to keep them feeling whole.
All partnerships align at the intersection of health and AdventHealth’s mission of wholeness and restoration. They are able to bring faith-based health care to community members by making health care accessible in unique and appealing ways. AdventHealth then has the opportunity to invite and educate more people to feel whole. “The best medical care of all is that which influences people to make small but important daily choices to place their lives on a trajectory of good health. In order to be able to influence those choices, the AdventHealth brand must be trusted and it must be present,” said Trish Edris, senior vice president and chief innovation and partnerships officer for AdventHealth Central Florida Division.
To establish brand trust, AdventHealth implements strategic initiatives and campaigns in collaboration with its partners. For instance, the partnership with the Orlando Magic, which has spanned more than 35 years, has made AdventHealth the official health care provider for the players. This partnership includes the Magic Fit Program, an initiative designed to educate both children and adults on healthy living, with a focus on nutrition and exercise. Additionally, they collaborate with the NBA team and Habitat for Humanity to construct homes for community members in need.
AdventHealth and the Orlando Magic have also partnered to refurbish more than 20 parks in central Florida to promote healthy habits and encourage children to go outside, play, and exercise. Not only do they create opportunities to stay active, but also to take part in the same health care experience as the players at the Orlando Magic Training Center, in which community members can see the same clinicians as the pros.
AdventHealth’s affiliation with Walt Disney World® Resort further showcases their commitment to community well-being. AdventHealth is the Official Health Care Provider for Walt Disney World® Resort. Through the World of Wellness partnership, AdventHealth provides direct care to guests, and ensures that they have access to each family’s health care needs at their resort hotels and parks.
Additionally, at runDisney events that are part of the World of Wellness partnerships and Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, AdventHealth ensures expert care and support for participants. Each year, more than 5,000 medical volunteers from AdventHealth contribute their expertise at races and events, such as runDisney in which they care for more than 168,000 participants, reflecting a broad and meaningful impact that extends far beyond the clinical setting.
This affiliation underscores AdventHealth’s commitment to clinical excellence and innovation. Through collaboration with organizations of similar values of excellence, AdventHealth continuously demonstrates superior patient care, advanced treatments, and cutting-edge technologies. This commitment is exemplified by the introduction of new in-room medical services for guests at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Authentic storytelling is shown through these partnerships and is an example of the importance of putting your mission into action, in which people can experience feeling whole. “Through partnership storytelling, consumers are invited and motivated to learn more about feeling whole through familiar sports and entertainment brand assets such as athletes, coaches, entertainers, characters, experts, and more,” said Edris.
Building on these partnerships, it becomes clear that they are not just about shared initiatives, but about creating meaningful change in their communities.
A great example of this is the book vending machine donation campaign, which is an innovative initiative led by Erik Jones, the NASCAR driver of the No. 43 AdventHealth Toyota Camry XSE, in collaboration with AdventHealth and the Erik Jones Foundation. This program not only provides students with an engaging platform to foster excitement for reading, but also includes a personal visit from Jones to schools, where he reads to the children.
Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR champion and owner of Legacy Motor Club, who regularly attends the book donation events and other outreach programs, says, “Whether we’re donating book vending machines to inspire young readers, serving lunch to homeless veterans, or visiting Seventh-day Adventist schools to share our stories and faith, these initiatives reflect the heart of what this partnership is about. It’s powerful to see a health care organization not only support our team on race day, but also invest in the well-being and future of every community we visit.”
Johnson also shared his thoughts on his recent experience at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, and partnership with AdventHealth again for a NASCAR activation to reach out to Adventist youth.
“We partnered with AdventHealth to create a NASCAR experience that brought the energy of the sport to thousands of young people. What an amazing way to connect faith, community, and purpose! These moments remind me that this partnership is about so much more than racing — it’s about making a lasting impact,” said Johnson.
Anna Lowman, director of strategic partnerships overseeing the NASCAR partnership at AdventHealth East Florida Division, echoed the sentiment of the purpose of these partnerships and what makes them so special. “Partnerships are more than just a logo on a jersey or race car — they’re a reflection of our mission in motion. Every collaboration is an opportunity to amplify our commitment to extending the healing ministry of Christ. These partnerships help raise awareness for our brand; position faith-based, whole-person care as the most effective form of medicine; and open new access points for community outreach, education, and philanthropy.”
With Christ at the center, AdventHealth creates opportunities for worship and reverence. Audrey Gregory, Ph.D., R.N., senior executive vice president and CEO for AdventHealth’s Multi-Division Delivery Network, gave an example of this from a recent NASACR race: “Our presence in NASCAR reflects an intentional choice to go into the heart of our communities. In a sport where faith is honored with a nationally televised invocation before each race, we’re proud that often an AdventHealth ministry leader — rooted in Seventh-day Adventist tradition — leads that sacred moment,” said Gregory. “In 2025, close to 150,000 attendees in the speedway and approximately 9 million watching at home, bowed their heads together for a nationally televised invocation led by an AdventHealth vice president of mission and ministry.”
Through these thoughtfully chosen collaborations, AdventHealth reaches individuals and communities in innovative ways, breaking down barriers to care, and opening new doors for health, hope, and connection. By working alongside organizations that share similar values and aspirations, AdventHealth ensures that their commitment to faith-based, whole-person care resonates far beyond hospital walls, weaving a network of support that uplifts and truly serves the people in every community they touch.
is the stakeholder communications specialist at AdventHealth.
Southern Union | August 2025
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