Statue of Jesus approaching a man to heal him.

A Legacy Rooted in Faith, a History Still in the Making

Adventist health care has been touching hearts and healing lives for more than 150 years. Founded on the Christ-centered principles of whole-person health, our story is one of dedication, sacrifice and God’s blessings.

Explore our timeline by clicking the links below to learn about the major events in Adventist health care, from the early days to the present.

A Historical Timeline of  Whole-Person Care

Delve into each chapter of AdventHealth history during these time periods.

  • Battle Creek Sanitarium in 1866

    1863 to 1900: The Early Days

    In 1866, Seventh-day Adventists opened what became known as Battle Creek Sanitarium. Learn more about our roots.

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  • A Historical Photo of Two Nurses Drawing a Syringe.

    1900 to 1950: A Different Kind of Health Care

    Seventh-day Adventist health pioneers promoted a new way to live healthy and whole that stood in stark contrast to the medical practices of the day.

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  • Don Welch at a Podium in 1973.

    1950 to 2000: Changing Times

    Health care was rapidly changing, and some communities turned to Adventist hospital leaders for guidance and help.

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  • Male nurse in the operating room at AdventHealth Kissimmee.

    Expanding Markets

    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.

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  • doctor-talks-to-her-patient

    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.

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Share Your Piece of Our Legacy

Do you have a special story about the AdventHealth legacy or a historical memorabilia item? Reach out to our Legacy Preservation Team at [email protected] and share your special piece of our living history.

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