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Florida Hospital was a subsidiary in Orlando, Florida[1] that rebranded when its parent company Adventist Health System rebranded to AdventHealth. Before the rebrand it operated 28 hospitals.[2] It signed many entertainment and health partnerships/sponsorships that continue to this day with AdventHealth.

History

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In late August 1993, Florida Hospital purchased Kissimmee Memorial Hospital from Columbia Hospital Corporation. Officially making it the fifth hospital to be operated by the subsidiary.[3] Also Willow Creek Hospital in Arlington, Texas was sold by Columbia Hospital Corporation to Adventist Health System. Both hospitals were sold for $26.5 million, ending a lawsuit filed by Adventist Health System against Columbia Hospital Corporation.[3]

In late March 2000, Florida Hospital announced that it planned to purchase Winter Park Memorial Hospital.[4] In early July, it officially took over the management of the hospital.[5]

In early December 2012, Kangaroo Express donated $110,000 to Florida Hospital Pink Army for its fight against breast cancer.[6][7]

In early February 2016, Florida Hospital opened its third free lung clinic in Kissimmee, Florida.[8][9][10]

After the Pulse nightclub shooting in early June 2016, Florida Hospital has spent $3.5 million on security.[11] It purchased 2,500 security cameras and had them installed at there central Florida campuses. And it also purchased six German Shepherds.[12][13] Florida Hospital hired 162 security guards to patrol its central Florida campuses, the majority of them would be in uniform and twelve of them would be in dress clothes.[11]

In late May 2017, Florida Hospital was negotiating with Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute to purchase their facility in Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida.[14][15] But in late January 2018, they changed their mind about purchasing the facility. The reason why they changed their mind was because they did not want to compete against their partner University of Central Florida.[16][17][18] Before Florida Hospital changed its mind they had tried to secretly purchase the facility from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, when Orange County officials found out about it they were upset.[19]

In early February 2018, Florida Hospital opened a fitness park in Daytona Beach, Florida.[20][21][22] On August 14, it was announced that Florida Hospital, a subsidiary of Adventist Health System, would be rebranded to AdventHealth.[23][24][25]

On January 2, 2019, all Florida Hospital health facilities rebranded to AdventHealth.[26][27]

Partnerships and sponsorships

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Walt Disney World

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On February 2, 2018, Walt Disney World chose Florida Hospital and Orlando Health to offer health insurance for the majority of their 70,000 employees.[28][29] By doing this they are cutting out the middle man.[30] Cigna will offer health insurance for employees outside of the service areas of the hospital networks.[31]

Sports

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In 1989, Florida Hospital became the official health care partner of the Orlando Magic. It was renewed in 2017.[32]

In 2011, it was announced that the Florida Hospital would be the sponsor and official health and wellness partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, their sponsorship was extended in 2014[33][34] and 2017.[35]

In 2012, it was announced that Florida Hospital would the exclusive hospital of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under a sponsorship agreement.[36][37] On August 27, 2018, Florida Hospital signed a naming rights deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For ten years the training facility of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be known as the AdventHealth Training Center.[36][38][39] Florida Hospital and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made a series of educational health and wellness videos.[37][39]

On October 30, 2014, it was announced that Florida Hospital would become the official healthcare partner of Daytona International Speedway, replacing Halifax Health which the racetrack had not renewed its contract with.[40][41] On January 1, 2015, Florida Hospital officially became the sponsor of Daytona International Speedway[40] and during the Daytona 500 it operated the racetracks care center and ambulances.[42] On October 8, 2018, Florida Hospital was announced the sponsor of Speedweeks.[43][44]

Health

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In August 2013, Florida Hospital and Health First started offering Medicare Advantage plans in Flagler County and Volusia County. A year later it was expanded to individual commercial merchandise for those counties. Medicare Advantage was also added to Hardee County and Highlands County.[45][46] On November 9, 2018, it was announced that Florida Hospital would buy a minority interest in Health First. The new partnership has to be approved by Health First's board of directors and be approved by the government.[45]

On January 11, 2017, it was announced that Florida Hospital would manage 15 health clinics inside Walgreens in the Tampa Bay area. They would officially be known as Florida Hospital Express Care at Walgreens.[47][48][49][50] On June 15, Florida Hospital officially took over the walk-in clinics.[51][52] In early October, Florida Hospital partnered with the American Diabetes Association to fight childhood obesity by creating the Morning Mile program. The program encourages students to walk and run, it was introduced at five elementary schools in Flagler County and Volusia County.[53][54][55]

In early June 2018, Volusia County School approved a $2 million, five-year partnership with Florida Hospital by a vote of 4-0.[56] This made Florida Hospital the Official Healthcare Champion of Volusia County Schools.[57] It will involve the renaming of fifteen health services academies and programs at the school districts middle schools and high schools.[56] The students are being taught biomedical sciences, sport science and Emergency medical technician/paramedic classes for future jobs in the medical field.[57][58] As of a result of the partnership a meeting was held at Deltona High School, it was made up of mostly Halifax Health employees who were worried that their behavior therapy and mental health services would be restricted.[56]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ Medina, Carlos (August 1, 2018). "Munroe Regional becomes Florida Hospital Ocala". Ocala StarBanner. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
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  7. ^ "Florida Hospital receives $110K for Pink Army's fight against breast cancer". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. December 13, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
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  11. ^ a b Miller, Naseem. "Florida Hospital heightens security". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Crawford, Amanda (January 16, 2018). "Hospital hires security dogs after Pulse shooting". WESH. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  13. ^ Chavez, Crystal (January 17, 2018). "Florida Hospital Getting Security Canines". Health News Florida. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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  28. ^ Miller, Naseem (February 2, 2018). "Disney partnering with Orlando Health, Florida Hospital to offer HMO plans". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  29. ^ Minemyer, Paige (February 6, 2018). "Disney contracts directly with Orlando Health, Florida Hospital for new HMO plans". FIERCE Healthcare. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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  39. ^ a b Danielson, Richard (August 28, 2018). "One Buc Place becoming AdventHealth Training Center under 10-year deal". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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  54. ^ "Florida Hospital program fights childhood obesity at elementary schools". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. November 19, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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  56. ^ a b c Alexander, Cassidy (June 19, 2018). "Over secrecy concerns, Volusia County approves". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
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