Florida Hospital West Florida Division continues its quest for excellence, announcing five hospitals earned recognition this year as Top Hospitals from the prestigious Leapfrog Group. December 4, 2018 (Tampa) – Florida Hospital West Florida Division has once again earned the highest marks...

Dr. Antonio Roa, with Florida Hospital’s Family Care Center, hosted more than 75 people at the 90’s Club annual party that celebrates seniors over the age of 90 located at the Better Living Community Center in Lake Placid on November 15.

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Health Partners welcomes otolaryngologist Dr. Jose L. Ruiz to our Surgical Specialists practice. Dr. Ruiz is an ear, nose & throat (ENT) specialist, board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Otorhinolaryngology is...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Health Partners welcomes general surgeon Dr. Michael P. Latzko to our Surgical Specialists practice. Dr. Latzko specializes in minimally-invasive surgical treatment of diseases of the colon, stomach, bile ducts, pancreas, and bowel.

Florida Hospital Heartland Foundation hosted “Pink on Parade 2018” on October 21 at the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center and raised more than $13,000.

Florida Hospital Foundation is excited to announce William Chen, MDM of Chen Dental, as Pink On Parade’s Partnering Sponsor. Dr. Chen and staff will join the Foundation Team in a large way, including both their time and generous donation of $3,000.00.

Altamonte Springs-based Adventist Health System, one of the nation’s largest faith-based health care systems, with nearly 50 hospital campuses and more than 80,000 employees, today announced that it will soon become AdventHealth. With the name change, the health system will move to being one...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center generously donated $75,000 to South Florida State College (SFSC) to fund additional nursing faculty and expand the program to meet a critical need for nurses in the region.

CareNow is open seven days a week with extended evening hours to better serve the Heartland. The new hours are Monday through Thursday 7 am – 7 pm, Friday 7 am – 5 pm, and Saturday - Sunday 9 am – 3 pm.

Every year, an estimated 5 million older Americans are victims of abuse and neglect. In fact, Highlands County had 262 cases of various types of elder abuse opened in 2017, which was down from the previous year’s numbers of 348. Florida Hospital Home Care Services Sebring, along with others across...

Florida Hospital Foundation Boards in Lake Placid, Sebring and Wauchula would like to thank the Heartland community for supporting the Sixth Annual Clay Shoot that was held May 4 at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee. All proceeds raised at the event will be used to meet the health care needs in...

Becker’s Hospital Review names Adventist Health System, which includes Florida Hospitals in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula, to its 2018 list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.”

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center in Sebring has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence™ (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Florida Hospital Health Partners has added on to their established multi-specialty practice in the heart of Wauchula, offering patients convenient access to Florida Hospital’s renowned team of interventional and vascular physicians, beginning February 2.

Thomas M. Shimshak, MD, board certified interventional cardiologist and Medical Director of the Florida Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Center, presents an informational free vascular lecture for anyone suffering from peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or chronic limb ischemia (CLI). 

Wauchula State Bank has not only served the Florida Heartland since 1929 as a family-owned, locally managed community bank, but also is helping to support health care needs in Hardee County by donating $100,000 to Florida Hospital Wauchula’s new facility building campaign. As thanks for this...

The Florida Hospital Heartland Foundation is proud to announce “The Tenors” will be performing at the 23rd Annual Foundation Gala.

Patients experiencing financial hardships following the storm can receive payment relief on medical bills.

The safety of our patients, visitors and employees is of the utmost importance. 

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Health Partners welcomes Dr. Sylvester Onyishi to their Urology Specialists practice, providing high quality medical management, diagnosis and treatment of urology conditions, diseases and disorders.

The Mosaic Company not only helps the world grow the food it needs, but also is helping to meet health care needs of Hardee County by donating $50,000 to Florida Hospital Wauchula’s new facility building campaign. As thanks for this significant donation, Florida Hospital Wauchula’s main entry foyer...

Florida Hospital Heartland, in collaboration with the Morrison Healthcare, are now recycling excess food through the New Testament Mission to assist those in need.

The 6th Annual Chicago Endo Vascular Conference (CVC) convenes July 19 – 22 in Chicago, IL, with a combination of distinguished faculty, dedicated attendees and ground-breaking content in an immersive atmosphere focused on all aspects of arterial disease

Adventist Health System, which includes Florida Hospitals in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula, named a 2017 Most Wired health system.

Thanks to the family, friends and coworkers of the late Highlands Country Sheriff Deputy Monica Sauls, pediatric patients at Florida Hospital Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula will receive teddy bears to comfort them during their stays.

Randy Surber has been named CEO for Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center which includes three hospital campuses serving communities in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula.

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Health Partners welcomes Dr. Rey Arcenas to their Cardiology Associates practice, which provides high quality medical management, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, diseases and disorders. 

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Sebring was selected as one of only four medical centers in the United States to perform live case transmissions for the 13th Annual Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics’ Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Global Summit (C3) taking...

Florid Hospital Heartland Medical Center is pleased to announce that Cathy Jaco has been promoted to the role of Vice President Patient Care Services effective July 9, 2017, where she currently serves as Director of Quality Services.

Florida Hospital Wauchula Pioneer Medical Center’s physician assistant John Gill recently spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate, in Washington, DC, about the impact of Medicaid on rural health clinics and rural America. Gill currently serves as the president of The National Association of Rural...

The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, working with Howerton Farms and Happiness Farms, delivered Easter baskets filled with toys, games and treats to the pediatric and infant patients at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center.

Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Florida Hospital Heartland was selected as a recipient of the 2017 “I SEE YOU CARE” Award presented by Advanced ICU Care, the nation’s leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services.

The Florida Hospital Wauchula Foundation hosted it’s annual “Boots and Pearls” event and included a one-time-only “Topping Out” celebration on February 4, where everyone could sign a metal beam that was placed into the new building’s structure.

The Florida Hospital Wauchula Foundation invites you to RSVP for their “Topping Out Celebration” fundraiser on February 4 at the new hospital location. The celebration will feature a dinner by The Hugh’s Brothers, live cake auction and inspirational patient testimonial, as well as a signing of a...

Santa and Mrs. Claus from the Avon Park “Christmas on the Mall” stopped by Florida Hospital to wish everyone a “Merry Christmas” and donate more than 200 toys to the Pediatric Unit, making children smile all year long.

Thanks to a generous donation of toys, stuffed animals, and games from the North Sebring Publix store, many pediatric patients at Florida Hospital in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula will have a happier holiday.

The Adventist Health System (AHS) board of directors has appointed Terry Shaw as the organization’s new president/CEO. Shaw will immediately assume leadership responsibilities for the faith-based health care system, which includes 46 hospital campuses in 10 states, as well as a continuum of...

As part of Adventist Health Care’s yearlong celebration of their 150th Anniversary, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center donated nearly 1,000 bowls of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes to the New Testament Mission in Sebring to help feed the hungry.

Florida Hospital and Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) are partnering to create an extended learning site for the LMU-Caylor School of Nursing in the West Florida Region.

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners along with the Sun ‘n Lake Board of Supervisors and Florida Hospital dedicated the property where the new Sun ‘n Lake EMS-Fire Station will be built. This project is the result of a partnership with the Sun ‘n Lake Improvement District and Florida...

Patients requiring a lab test or a screening mammogram at Florida Hospital Sebring, Lake Placid or Wauchula can now schedule those appointments through the hospitals' websites. The use of online scheduling is one of many steps these three hospitals and Adventist Health System are taking to actively...

The Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Foundation will hold its 8th Annual Bill Jarrett Ford “Drive for Your Community” event on Wednesday, September 28. Bill Jarrett Ford will donate $20 for every vehicle driven, up to 500 participants. The aim is to raise $10,000 that day, but we need your...

With 12 No. 1 radio singles, a Grammy Award, eight additional nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, five gold and two platinum digital singles, a platinum and four gold albums to his credit, Florida Hospital Heartland Foundation is excited to announce Chris Tomlin as this year’...

PatientSecure, a device that images veins in the hand, is now being used to register and identify patients at Florida Hospital Heartland. The PatientSecure device uses infrared light to scan the palm, then links the unique biometric trait to each patient’s electronic health record. 

Florida Hospital emergency departments, with locations in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula, are excited to announce their new partnership with U.S. Acute Care Solutions.  Featuring a staff of board-certified acute care physicians, U.S.A.C.S. and the highly-trained clinical staff at Florida...

Adventist Health System (AHS), which includes Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center with locations in Sebring and Lake Placid and Florida Hospital Wauchula, has been named a 2016 Most Wired health system, based on the results of HealthCare’s Most Wired survey. This year marks the fourth year in...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Sebring was selected as one of only five medical centers in the United States to perform live case transmissions for the 12th Annual Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics’ Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Global Summit (C3) taking...

Zika virus is spread by mosquitos, can cause flu-like symptoms, and is apparently linked to microcephaly in infants. 

Florida Hospital Wauchula, in partnership with Adventist Health System, the City of Wauchula, and the Hardee County Industrial Development Authority, celebrated the ground breaking of its new hospital benefitting the health and wellness of the Hardee County community. 

-- Florida Hospital Foundation Boards in Lake Placid, Sebring and Wauchula the Heartland Community for supporting our Fourth Annual Clay Shoot that was held May 6 at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee. All proceeds raised at the event will be used to meet the healthcare needs in Highlands and...

The Leapfrog Group named Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, with locations in Sebring and Lake Placid, and Florida Hospital Wauchula an “A” in this elite national ratings program, recognizing its strong commitment to patient safety. The Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard rating for...

Santa and Mrs. Claus from the Avon Park Christmas on the Mall stopped by Florida Hospital to wish everyone a “Merry Christmas” and donate toys to the Pediatric Unit, making children smile all year long. 

Thanks to a generous donation of toys, stuffed animals, and games from the North Sebring Publix store, many pediatric patients at Florida Hospital in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula will have a happier holiday. The toy drive netted more than 500 toys donated by Publix customers and associates...

Bruce Bergherm has accepted the position of CEO for the Florida Hospital Heartland Division effective January 11, 2016, replacing Eric Stevens who was recently promoted to Senior Executive Officer/Administrator for the Florida Hospital Orlando campus.

Florida Hospital Heartland Division President and CEO Eric Stevens has accepted the position of Senior Executive Officer/Administrator for the Florida Hospital Orlando campus effective December 7, 2015, replacing Rob Fulbright who was recently promoted to CEO of the Adventist Health System East...

According to the Press Ganey scores from 1,700 hospitals nationwide, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center’s Lake Placid emergency department scored in the top 95% percentile for patient satisfaction and held the top position inside Adventist Health Systems.

The Pink Army breast cancer awareness campaign culminates in a fun night-out at the 4th Annual Florida Hospital Pink Army Strut on October 24 at 4 p.m. in downtown Sebring on the Circle. The Pink Army breast cancer awareness campaign reaches its pinnacle during The Strut. 

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center has taken the first step toward an accredited Family Practice Residency Program by welcoming 15 third-year medical students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). This program will be key in bringing more primary care physicians to the...

Christen Johnson has been named director for the Florida Hospital Foundations effective June 29, 2015. Johnson has served as Foundation Development Coordinator for four years and has been an integral part of the team in fundraising, communications, business operations and community relations.

Avon Park’s Walker Memorial Academy Fire ‘n Steel Drum Band will be performing for 70,000+ guests at the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Session in San Antonio, with assistance from Florida Hospital.

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Sebring was selected as one of only six medical centers in the United States to perform live case transmissions for the 11th Annual Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics’ Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Global Summit (C3) taking place...

Join the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Foundation for an exciting evening as they host the sixth annual “Celebrity Dinner” at Cowpokes Watering Hole Restaurant in Sebring. This delicious dinner will be held on Monday, June 15, from 5 – 9 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend this...

It’s all about teamwork. When a teammate’s mom found out she had breast cancer, the Webber Warrior baseball team went to work to help her beat breast cancer. They dedicated their March 27th double header game against Northwood University and Florida Memorial University to her, and gave her the...

The Jarrett Family Blessed Beginnings Birthing Center at Florida Hospital has received the prestigious international “Baby-Friendly” Certification from the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global initiative that promotes evidence-based practices to...

Florida Hospital Wauchula Pioneer Medical Center’s John Gill accepted the National Association of Rural Health Clinics’ (NARHC) highest award for 2014.

Prayers do come true. Florida Hospital Wauchula will be building a new multi-million hospital for the Hardee County community, announced Florida Hospital Heartland President and CEO Eric Stevens and Florida Hospital Wauchula Administrator Denise Grimsley.

Thanks to a generous donation of toys, stuffed animals, and games from the North Sebring Publix store, many pediatric patients at Florida Hospital in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula will have a happier holiday. The toy drive brought in more than 125 toys donated by Publix customers and associates...

What does technology have to do with patient health and safety? Everything. For the second year in a row, Adventist Health System, which comprises 45 hospital campuses including Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center and Florida Hospital Wauchula, has made Hospitals & Health Networks list of...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center locations in Sebring and Lake Placid have successfully implemented one of the most advanced critical care telemedicine programs available in hospital intensive care units (ICUs).

Premier, Inc. has recognized Florida Hospital Wauchula with a QUEST® Award for High-value Healthcare Citation of Merit for delivering high-quality, cost-effective health care

The cups runneth over at the Highland Ridge TATA Challenge! At last year’s Rally for the Cure, Highlands Ridge gave residents a mug and asked them to start filling it with change. At this year’s TATA Challenge, they collected all the coins and were able to donate more than $2,400 to the Florida...

Winter Park, FL– Adventist Health System (AHS), which is comprised of 43 hospital campuses including Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, has received the Gallup Great Workplace Award, recognizing the organization as having one of the best-performing workforces in the world. AHS was...

The Leapfrog Group named Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, with locations in Sebring and Lake Placid, and Florida Hospital Wauchula for the second time to its annual list of Top Hospitals. The announcement came at Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting on December 3rd in Arlington, Virginia, which...

SEBRING - When Miguel Jeanjaquet heard on the news about stories of mothers trying to hold onto their children wrapped in blankets in his native Philippines, it especially hit home because he has young children.  Hearing those stories and worrying about his own family, who turned out...

Florida Hospital wants to thank their “strutters,” volunteers, and sponsors who made the Second Annual Pink Army Strut such a success. Because everyone worked together for this important cause, they were able to raise money for more than 30 mammograms through the Florida Hospital Heartland...

Join the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Foundation as they host the 19th Annual Bill Jarrett Ford 5K Run/Walk and 10K. This premier run will be held on Sunday, November 17, at Florida Hospital Sebring and everyone is invited to register. Race registration opens at 6:30 a.m....

The Pink Army breast cancer awareness campaign culminates in a fun night-out at the 2nd Annual Florida Hospital Pink Army Strut on October 12 at 6pm in downtown Sebring on the Circle. Registered participants receive a limited-edition drink tumbler, cute shopping swag bag filled with pink goodies (...

Florida Hospital, with locations in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula, is gearing up for the Pink Army Campaign to fight breast cancer. As the second most common form of cancer found in women, breast cancer is a formidable enemy, but one that can be beat.  Pink Army 2013 Ambassador...

Boy Scout and Sebring High School Student Jacob Cooper worked to provide two complete Xbox 360 game centers for Florida Hospital’s pediatric patients. Fully equipped with a 32-inch color tv and an assortment of games and movies, each station will help kids recovering in the hospital pass the...

The Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties awarded Florida Hospital its “Hero Award” for outstanding leadership in maternal child health care.  Pictured (left to right): Florida Hospital RN and Childbirth Educator Jill Jernigan, Florida Hospital RN and Certified...

Tim Cook, current CEO for the Florida Hospital Heartland Division in Sebring, Florida, has accepted the position of CEO for Florida Hospital DeLand, effective Sept. 16, 2013. He replaces Mark LaRose who is departing to pursue other career opportunities.  "Tim is a leader deeply devoted to...

SEBRING -- There will be some new faces and some familiar ones as Florida Hospital gets new administrators at two of their campuses. First, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has resigned to take a similar job at Florida Hospital Deland. Although the...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center announces the formation of a free Better Sleep Support Group. The Better Sleep Support Group is for adults with sleep disorders, and their families and friends.  The club offers educational information on sleep apnea, CPAP, insomnia, and more. We will...

With the help of local celebrities, hungry patrons and Yanni’s Prime Choice Restaurant, the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Foundation Celebrity Dinner raised $10,000 in its effort to update and expand pediatric services for Florida Hospital Sebring.  Local notables served an...

Join the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Foundation for an exciting evening as they host the fourth annual “Celebrity Dinner” at Yianni’s Prime Choice Restaurant in Sebring. This delicious   dinner will be held on Monday, June 10, from 5 – 9 p.m. and everyone is invited...

Since 2009, Florida Hospital Heartland’s medical mission team has traveled to rural Dominican Republic and provided much needed assistance to those less fortunate. During their latest 10-day trip, the team worked together to complete 155 surgeries in two primitive operating rooms. The surgeries...

In honor of the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of the more than 450 registered nurses to promote and maintain the health of the Highland and Hardee County area, Florida Hospital Heartland is proud to recognize our registered nurses for the quality work they provide around the clock...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center is a proud sponsor of the Sebring Sunrise Rotary Club’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Florida Hospital Director of Marketing Cathy Albritton (left) presents the check to Rotary members Gale Decker, Kevin Hacker and Nick Schommer. The tournament...

The Leapfrog Group’s annual list of Top Hospitals was announced on December 4th and included Florida Hospital Wauchula. The announcement came at Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting, focusing on transparency as the key to improved hospital safety, and Top Hospital Awards.  “Florida Hospital...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center and Florida Hospital Wauchula are observing “National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week” beginning November 5 by recognizing the important work of the Medical Staff Professionals in our hospital.  “These professionals play an important role in...

  As the Pink Army continues its march across Highlands and Hardee counties, new volunteers are joining the fight against breast cancer every day. This week the Avon Park High School Interact Club joined in the fight by stuffing Pink Party bags.  The Florida Hospital Pink Army is a...

Florida Hospital, with locations in Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula, is gearing up for the Pink Army Campaign to fight breast cancer. As the second most common form of cancer found in women, breast cancer is a formidable enemy, but one that can be beat.  The Pink Army is a...

A Florida Hospital Heartland work team put in some “sweat equity” to help Habitat for Humanity build a home for Cynthia Gilchrist. Both non-profit organizations not only share a Christian Mission and strong work ethic, but a belief in the providing care and comfort to our Heartland neighbors. To...

In an effort to raise funds and awareness for its pediatric care unit, the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Foundation held a Kruisin’ 4 Kids fundraiser with Bill Jarrett Ford of Avon Park. For each of the 432 people who test drove a new Ford vehicle, Bill Jarrett Ford donated $20 to...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Centers in Sebring and Lake Placid were honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated under the...

HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes, names Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center among the nation’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, and bestows the 2012 HealthGrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award....

With the help of local celebrities, hungry patrons and Yianni’s Prime Choice Restaurant, the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Foundation Celebrity Dinner raised more than $9,000 in its effort to update and expand pediatric services. Florida Hospital in Sebring has partnered with the Walt...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center  International Mission Outreach 2012  Dominican Republic April 22 – May 6  Executive Summary  Florida Hospital Heartland has been blessed in it’s relationship with the Dominican Republic and God’s leading to...

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid is pleased to announce the Ultrasound Department has ranked in the top 20% of Diagnostic Imaging facilities across the country for patient satisfaction in 2011. “This is a true testimony to the team’s exceptional efforts, commitment to the...

Florida Hospital Wauchula hosted an expert team of trauma medical directors and nursing directors from Pensacola Hospital, Tampa General, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Bayfront Medical Center, and St. Joseph’s Hospital to teach a one-day Rural Trauma Team Development class. This statewide...