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A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be frightening and overwhelming, but patients and families touched by Parkinson’s disease have several more reasons to be hopeful this year. When the movement disorder progresses, patients will gradually experience

Through its dedication to mission and service learning, AdventHealth University is one of only 14 schools in Florida to earn a Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. Impactful community partnerships, strong civic initiatives, and mission-driven

Sweets sounds emanate from the stage, accompanied by giant smiles from the musicians. In the center of it all are Glexey Caraballo and Cathy Garrett. A casual bystander would never know the musicians are an eclectic group of stroke survivors, each with his

Bryn Nadeau was about to be a first-time mom, and her nerves were overtaking her. Her baby was six days overdue, and she worried about her inexperience. However, from the moment she arrived at AdventHealth Winter Park, Nadeau said she experienced a strong

The Florida Coalition to End Homelessness recently honored AdventHealth University and Ability Housing with the Stronger Together award, celebrating two organizations in different systems of care that come together to better serve individuals experiencing

As part of its ongoing commitment to support education, Addition Financial Credit Union has designated AdventHealth University and its students to receive of scholarship funding, financial benefits, and other financial wellness opportunities. “AdventHealth

Jose Avila appreciatively recalls all the therapists who supported him during the months he spent in a hospital while recovering from a traumatic brain injury. The names come quickly to him: His speech therapist, Mike; his occupational therapist, Amanda

Jessica Daly, AdventHealth University librarian and assistant professor, is Florida’s Librarian of the Year, named by the Florida Health Sciences Library Association. “I’ve won different awards in my career for my work as a librarian. This award is very

Gregg Girard spent two years confined to a wheelchair following a stroke in 2014. Then he showed up at Hope Clinic one day. “Up until then, all my physical therapy and occupational therapy revolved around teaching me how to get in and out of my wheelchair

One of the most important skills of an Occupational Therapy Assistant is to be able to relate to patients and find ways to motivate them to push through mental and physical challenges. AdventHealth University has found a unique way to help students learn