The early 2000s was a time of significant expansion for AdventHealth as we grew our footprint well past the Central Florida market into the West Florida region and beyond.
At the start of the new millennium, we made a pivotal shift in our brand to unify the identity of our health care system. In 2019, what was once 30 brands under Adventist Health System — including Florida Hospital — became one unified name: AdventHealth. Learn more about the landmark events that shaped this era in our history in the photos below.
A New Millennium: Expanding Our Horizons
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Following a long relationship with Florida Hospital and recognizing the need to be a part of a larger organization, Memorial Health System transfers three hospitals to Adventist Health System — Florida Hospital Flagler, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center and Ormond Beach.
AdventHealth Signals a New Beginning in Health Care
What was 30 brands under Adventist Health System is now one unified brand as AdventHealth becomes the new name for the former Adventist Health System.
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Explore All the Chapters of Our History
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1863 to 1900: The Early Days
In 1866, Seventh-day Adventists opened what became known as Battle Creek Sanitarium. Learn more about our roots.
With a new millennium came a time of expansion. AdventHealth grew its footprint well beyond Central Florida, opening facilities in multiple states across the country.
AdventHealth Today
Now flourishing as a national brand, we continue our legacy of whole-person care by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ to our patients and communities.
Do you have a special story about the AdventHealth legacy or a historical memorabilia item? Reach out to our Legacy Preservation Team at Legacy@AdventHealth.com and share your special piece of our living history.
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