Very few medical helicopters fly with a flight nurse and respiratory therapist on every mission. This unique configuration is one of the reasons Vertical Magazine spent a week in Central Florida with AdventHealth’s Flight 1 team.
The team is featured in an article, titled Lifesaving Archangels, part of Vertical’s Fall 2024 edition and tells the story of Flight 1 from its humble origins nearly 40 years ago to its current place as a one of just a few programs of its kind in the U.S.
The story features team members like flight nurse Contessa Graebert, who traces the beginnings of her career to fascination born from a family member’s air ambulance ride as a child.
“My parents credit that helicopter team with saving her life,” Graebert told the magazine.
The magazine also produced a companion video, titled Saving Lives in Florida: Inside AdventHealth’s Flight 1 Program. The more than 10-minute piece takes viewers on board Flight 1 as it flies above Central Florida on its life-saving missions. Click the video player at the beginning of this article to watch.
12 items. To interact with these items, press Control-Option-Shift-Right Arrow. These items are in a slider. To advance slider forward, press Shift-Command-Right Arrow. To advance slider backward, press Shift-Command-Left Arrow.
Video
Orlando deputies rappel from AdventHealth for Children roof in 8th annual 'Elf Rappel'
Deputies from local fire and police departments dressed as elves and dropped in to visit patients as part of an eight-year long tradition bringing festive cheer to kids and families staying at the...
News
Twin brothers at AdventHealth pursue their health care dream together
For Franco and Felix Valverde, growing up as identical twins meant more than just sharing a birthday—it meant sharing an unshakable bond.
Video
Twin brothers at AdventHealth pursue their health care dream together
For Franco and Felix Valverde, growing up as identical twins meant more than just sharing a birthday—it meant sharing an unshakable bond. Their connection is evident in the way they look at each other...
News
Illuminating cancer: AdventHealth uses new tools during lung cancer surgery to save time, lives
AdventHealth is now using a fluorescent dye that lights up cancer cells during surgery, which is providing faster, more accurate treatment for patients.
News
Bringing hope and transforming lives: AdventHealth Waterman Community Clinic delivers care to those in need
At 62 years old, Rudolph had never dealt with chronic medical conditions or taken routine medications. But when her symptoms persisted, she found herself making a few trips to the emergency department...
Video
Bringing hope and transforming lives: AdventHealth Waterman Community Clinic delivers care to those in need
Nestled in Eustis, Fla., AdventHealth’s clinic provides free health care services to uninsured adults who qualify in North Lake County. With the support of clinical volunteers, the clinic treats...
Social Media Post
Swifties at AdventHealth make friendship bracelets for moms who have babies on Taylor Swift's birthday
On Dec. 13, MarComm team members who are fans of Taylor Swift, aka Swifties, handcrafted over 100 friendship bracelets for moms at AdventHealth for Women whose babies made their debut on Taylor's...
News
An incredible journey through two open heart surgeries at AdventHealth
On the newest Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Obie Diaz, local morning radio show host, shares how a routine physical eventually led to two open heart surgeries.
News
Fourth Trimester Program provides enhanced postpartum support for Black mothers
Inspired to change statistics around Black maternal deaths, AdventHealth for Women's Fourth Trimester Program offers enhanced postpartum care for Black mothers with high blood pressure.
Video
Jobs Partnership Graduate Marie Melendez
AdventHealth University and Jobs Partnership Build Health Care Workforce Pipeline from Underserved Communities.
News
AdventHealth University and Jobs Partnership build health care workforce pipeline from underserved communities
New LifeWorks Program provides health care workforce training to under-skilled job seekers throughout Central Florida.
News
Florida Coalition to End Homelessness Honors AdventHealth University and Ability Housing
Award celebrates the organizations’ partnership on behalf of residents of the Wayne Densch Apartments.