DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., January 28, 2016 On Jan. 25, the five Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties donated $10,000 to the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.
The United Way supports many agencies in our community that provide assistance to those in need, said Ken Mattison, Florida Hospital Flagler CEO and board member of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties since 2014. They hold agencies accountable for good stewardship of the funds provided and operate an efficient administration services. We believe in what the United Way is doing and are pleased to be able to support the many community agencies that are focused on helping our friends and neighbors in need.
The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties works tirelessly to make a difference for those living in our community and we are proud to support these incredible efforts, said Jill Piazza, vice president of care integration for all Florida Hospitals in the state, as well as board member of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties since 2007. Both Ken and I consider it a privilege to represent Florida Hospital on the board and helping to meet these community needs.
About Florida Hospital Volusia/Flagler
With five hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties, Florida Hospital is the largest hospital system in the area, with 787 beds, 5,000 employees, and 650,000 patients every year. Florida Hospital Volusia/Flagler is a member of Adventist Health System, a faith-based health care organization with 44 hospital campuses and more than 8,100 licensed beds in 10 states. Florida Hospital's mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ, and in 2014, the hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties collectively contributed nearly $101 million in benefits to the underprivileged, the community's overall health and wellness and spiritual needs, and capital improvements.
