Inspiring Wholeness

Volleyball — one of the fastest growing sports in the country — is pivotal in helping female athletes break through barriers, according to Amy Pauly, head coach and vice president of volleyball operations for the Orlando Valkyries, a member team of the Pro Volleyball Federation.  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business...

Your gut does not treat all calories equally. Two experts come together in a combination of health care, science and cooking to discuss this topic along with gut health and using food as medicine on this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal.   Karen Corbin, Ph. D., is an associate investigator and registered dieticia...

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma joins Scott Tucker, Ph. D., clinical director of operations for AdventHealth Hope & Healing Center, to discuss how the substance abuse treatment center is making an impact on drug-related illnesses and deaths and reshaping the narr...

Greg Warmoth, long-time WFTV anchor, shares his journey with lip cancer — a tale of caution and hope — in this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal. He’s joined by Dr. Mark Socinski, executive medical director of the AdventHealth Cancer Institute. Listen to this episode to learn about: The steps Warmoth took when he...

There’s a startling message on Lift Orlando’s website: “ZIP code is the No. 1 predictor of life outcomes.” Eddy Moratin, Lift Orlando president, and Alfreda Clark, director of AdventHealth for Children's West Lakes Early Learning Center, came together to discuss changing that statistic, particularly in the West Lakes neighborhood outside of Camping World Stadium in downtown Orlando. The area...

NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson and Erik Jones join Audrey Gregory, Ph. D., R.N., executive vice president and CEO for the AdventHealth East Florida Division, in this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal.  They discussed AdventHealth’s new partnership with NASCAR Cup Series team, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, the upcoming DAYTONA 500 w...

The new SMILE with Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic is the only lifespan program of its kind in the Southeast, according to Dr. Stacy McConkey, a pediatrician with AdventHealth for Children. She said unlike other pediatric practices that stop when patients turn 18, this comprehensive care system supports babies, kids and adults with Down syndrome and their families from pregnancy through adult...

“Artificial intelligence is now providing tools that allow us to be more efficient and effective when taking care of patients and we can do it in a way that is safer,” says Dr. Victor Herrera, senior vice president and chief clinical officer for Central Florida division at AdventHealth. In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Bu...

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Julie Sexton, vice president of  AdventHealth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Betsy Hughes, co-owner of Track Shack, discuss moving your body to better health.  “I'm a physical therapist so the concept of movement is what we are experts in,” Sexton said. “We...

We know exercise is good for health, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all prescription when it comes to individual needs. Everyone is different in terms of how their bodies fight diseases and respond to therapies. The physicians and scientists at AdventHealth are working on some of the biggest problems in health care, including uncovering the mystifying effects of exercise.  “When we think about in...

The parallels between sports and business are undeniable to many leaders. For example, the saying about how an athlete can occasionally win a game, but it takes a team to win a championship resonates with Brian Adams, president and CEO, AdventHealth Central Florida Division.    In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Jo...

With an estimated 265,000 people who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States this year, including men, regular screenings and self-exams will translate into improved survival rates because the cancers will likely be detected at earlier stages, according to Dr. Lisa F. Minton, a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in breast care at AdventHealth Medical Group.  In this...

The medical research being conducted in Central Florida is a “well-kept secret,” according to Dr. Steven Smith, senior vice president and chief scientific officer of AdventHealth. He said there are more than 300 trials open at any given time that span a broad spectrum of studies, from how to treat diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s to population science and molecular biology.   In this episode o...

Audrey Gregory, Ph. D., R.N., president and CEO of AdventHealth's Central Florida Division, North Region, joined Gaby Ortigoni, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO), to discuss women in leadership, in this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal. When asked to give aspiring...

Central Florida is struggling with labor shortages like most of the nation. Investing in the workforce of the future now is crucial. Randy Haffner, president and CEO of AdventHealth Florida, and University of Central Florida (UCF) President Alex Cartwright believe innovation, collaboration and lifelong learning will be powerful tools in solving this challenge. “We need to be a dynamic learning com...

Since the pandemic, there’s been a substantial increase in the number of children coming through health care facilities with mental health and behavioral issues, according to Dr. Rajan Wadhawan, senior executive officer for AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth for Women. They are showing signs of anxiety, depression and self-harm.  “There’s so much unmet need in this area (mental health). We...

AdventHealth’s Collaborative Community Council (3C board), in conjunction with other local organizations, is working on its fourth community health needs assessment (CHNA). The CHNA gives those who offer community care an opportunity to understand the resources needed to “move the needle and hopefully make Central Florida the healthiest place to live,” said Tricia Edris, senior vice president and...

Mission drift has been studied for many years, but the phrase became popular when the book by Peter Greer and Chris Horst hit the market. The concept is about organizations or individuals staying true to their core values when it’s natural to drift away from them. Organizations feel this all the time, according to Randy Haffner, president and CEO of AdventHealth Florida. “Any organization, any ind...

AdventHealth and Orlando Magic have been partners since the city introduced the expansion team almost a third of a century ago. From Shaquille O'Neal to NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, AdventHealth has been the official health care provider to Magic legends and today’s breakout stars.  “For partnerships to succeed, especially ones for this long period, there has to be a shared system o...

Coming in Spring 2023, AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal will launch a new podcast called Inspiring Wholeness. The show will feature people who make Central Florida a better place to work, live and play. Some of Orlando’s most influential innovators will discuss the region’s business trends, leadership lessons and ways we can inspire wholeness throughout our lives. AdventHealth has pro...