Community Investment:

Real Solutions

This page highlights the community investments provided by our five systems that work toward supporting overall community health. These stories showcase how each system implements real solutions to address factors that influence health, such as behavioral health, health equity, and food security—highlighting the meaningful work we do to build healthier communities.

Adventist HealthCare - Rockville, MD

Shady Grove’s Maternity Team Earns 2024 Minogue Award

Making breast milk accessible for all babies, causing a 50% reduction in NICU admissions for hypoglycemia.

Posted: December 26, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Orlando, FL

Christian Service Center

Assisting individuals experiencing chronic homelessness by providing legal counsel and addressing civil legal issues related to housing instability.

Posted: December 20, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Killeen, TX

Free Program | Healthy Eating on a Budget

Providing families with the skills and knowledge to prepare healthy meals on a budget improves overall health and financial well-being.

Posted: December 20, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist HealthCare - Rockville, MD

Montgomery College Partnership

Partnering with Montgomery College to offer scholarships and career opportunities for nursing students in Maryland.

Posted: December 20, 2024 |

Investment Type: Capital Investment Funds spent on increasing healthcare access for our communities, such as new clinics or health centers, hospital expansions, or partnerships with community organizations.

Adventist HealthCare - Rockville, MD

Expanded Mental Health Spaces in New Care Tower

Expanding spaces for mental health care by constructing a new six-story patient tower at Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville.

Posted: December 20, 2024 |

Investment Type: Capital Investment Funds spent on increasing healthcare access for our communities, such as new clinics or health centers, hospital expansions, or partnerships with community organizations.

Adventist HealthCare - Rockville, MD

Addressing Maryland’s Maternal Health Disparities

Training emergency care teams to better recognize pregnancy-related complications and address racial biases in treatment.

Posted: December 20, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Orlando, FL

One Heart for Women and Children

AdventHealth collaborates with One Heart for Women and Children to combat food insecurity, providing families in need with access to nutritious food and vital health resources

Posted: December 20, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community BenefitCommunity Contributions

Adventist Health - Sonora, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

Expanding healthcare workforce capacity by offering a CNA Training Program and a new Medical Assistant Program to address community health needs.

Posted: December 19, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Portland, OR

Student Healthcare Leaders

Offering high school students hands-on healthcare experiences to inspire the next generation of healthcare workers.

Posted: December 19, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Glendale, CA

Family Medicine Residency Program

Transforming Healthcare by Training Compassionate Family Physicians.

Posted: December 19, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Bakersfield, CA

Blue Zones Project Bakersfield

Enhancing community well-being through evidence-based strategies, improving health, productivity, and quality of life in Bakersfield, CA.

Posted: December 9, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Loma Linda University Health - San Bernardino County, CA

Community Health Worker Workforce Integration

Improving community health by addressing personalized health needs through community-focused care.

Posted: November 30, 2024 |

Investment Type: Capital Investment Funds spent on increasing healthcare access for our communities, such as new clinics or health centers, hospital expansions, or partnerships with community organizations.

Kettering Health - Montgomery County, OH

The Pause Program

Offering opioid-free pain management solutions across Ohio, one of the states hit the hardest by the opioid epidemic.

Posted: November 30, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Loma Linda University Health - San Bernardino, CA

Street Medicine

Bringing free healthcare directly to San Bernardino’s unhoused population through medical outreach and screenings in local parks and shelters.

Posted: November 30, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Mansfield, TX

Free Mobile Food Market

Providing access to healthy food and health screenings for underserved families in Mansfield through a weekly Mobile Food Market.

Posted: November 30, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Florida

Global Missions: 2024 Update

AdventHealth’s Global Missions team expanded its reach in 2023, providing essential medical services and support to underserved communities across 14 countries.

Posted: November 30, 2024 |

Investment Type: Faith-Based Care Healthcare services that further our faith-based mission to the global community, often focusing on holistic care that includes spiritual support.

AdventHealth - Villahermosa, Mexico

Global Missions: Mexico Partnership

AdventHealth partnered with Hospital del Sureste to improve healthcare access and infrastructure in Villahermosa, marking the 15th site in its Global Missions Program.

Posted: November 30, 2024 |

Investment Type: Faith-Based Care Healthcare services that further our faith-based mission to the global community, often focusing on holistic care that includes spiritual support.

Kettering Health - Dayton, OH

Ribbon of Hope

Ribbon of Hope event raised over $160,000 to provide breast imaging services and other women's cancer care to Dayton-area women.

Posted: November 29, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Kendu, Kenya

Global Missions: Kenya Partnership

AdventHealth’s Global Missions program expanded to include Kendu Adventist Hospital in Kenya, serving community health needs through targeted medical initiatives.

Posted: November 29, 2024 |

Investment Type: Faith-Based Care Healthcare services that further our faith-based mission to the global community, often focusing on holistic care that includes spiritual support.

AdventHealth - Central Texas

Free Heart Health Expo

AdventHealth-Central Texas hosted a CardioCare Expo in February, providing free heart health screenings to the community during Heart Health Month.

Posted: November 29, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Kettering Health - Dayton, OH

Gem City Market

Providing food access, nutrition education, and wellness programs to low-income neighborhoods.

Posted: November 29, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Loma Linda University Health - San Bernardino, CA

Violence Prevention Initiative

Expanding a $5.1 million program to reduce repeat violent trauma injuries through trauma-informed care and addressing the root causes in San Bernardino.

Posted: November 26, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Hanford, CA

Our Clinics are the Community

Providing rural communities reliable access to healthcare by offering comprehensive services through clinics seven days a week, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Posted: November 26, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

AdventHealth - Seminole County, FL

Midway Coalition

$10 million stormwater infrastructure project to support community infrastructure, education, and health in Seminole County's historic Midway-Canaan area.

Posted: November 25, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Adventist Health - Tulare, CA

Medicine Meets Mission

Providing healthcare services to rural communities across 200 miles, often reaching areas where the nearest provider is 30 to 100 miles away.

Posted: November 13, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

AdventHealth - West Florida

Mental Health First Aid Program

Teaching 253 people across 13 classes to confidently support mental health challenges and reduce stigma in West Florida communities.

Posted: November 13, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - West Florida

Food is Health® Program

Partnering with local organizations to provide health education and access to nutritious food in food deserts throughout West Florida.

Posted: November 13, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Kettering Health - Greater Dayton, OH

Healthcare Navigators

Helping over 1,700 individuals face healthcare challenges since 2022, Healthcare Navigators offers personalized guidance and quick access to services.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Sanford, FL

Hope & Healing Center

The Hope & Healing Center offers voluntary behavioral health care to help adults recover from substance use disorders.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

AdventHealth - Daytona Beach, FL

2024 Daytona Beach Navy Week

Increasing community awareness of available resources and services to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Adventist Health - Los Angeles, CA

The Extra Step | Community Resource Center

Providing support for the uninsured and underinsured Hispanic community in Los Angeles, offering health insurance navigation and wellness programs.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Valle de la Trinidad and Loreto, Mexico

Global Mission

Expanding healthcare access in rural Mexico by addressing gaps in primary care, specialty services, and hospital care.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Kettering Health - Dayton, OH

Declare Community Fund

Supporting local churches and nonprofits in addressing Dayton's mental and behavioral health needs through targeted community grants.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community BenefitCommunity Contributions

Kettering Health - Dayton, OH

Hand Day

Seventeen uninsured patients received free surgeries at Kettering Health’s annual Hand Day event, offering relief from hand and wrist pain.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Loma Linda University Health - San Bernardino, CA

Life on the Line | Hood Auntie

Supporting trauma survivors in San Bernardino to break the cycle of violence and promote recovery through mentorship and resources.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Loma Linda University Health - San Bernardino, CA

Organic Community Garden

Establishing a community garden to improve nutrition for underserved families in a food desert.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Loma Linda University Health - San Bernardino, CA

Diaper Distribution Program

Loma Linda University Health’s diaper distribution program provided 1 million diapers in 15 months, significantly supporting San Bernardino families in financial hardship.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Adventist Health - Los Angeles, CA

2020 Community Education Program | White Memorial

Partnering with local organizations to distribute over 5,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies, supporting children’s educational needs.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Adventist Health - Los Angeles, CA

Community Hygiene Program | Kohler Mobile Shower

The Kohler Relief Shower Trailer increased shower capacity from 60-80 to 300 per week for unhoused individuals in Hollywood, providing essential hygiene services.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield Vaccine Program Goes Mobile

Bringing pediatric and COVID-19 vaccines directly to underserved communities across Kern County to reduce barriers to access.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Glendale, CA

Glendale Mass Vaccination Clinic

A vaccination clinic at Glendale Community College is equipped to serve up to 10,000 people weekly, expanding community access to care.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Hanford, CA

Rooted in Purpose

Helping build healthier communities by focusing on sustainable food solutions that improve access to nutritious options and promote long-term well-being.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Los Angeles, CA

Homeless Health Navigation Project

Bridging the gap for unhoused patients with 90 days of post-discharge care that provides personalized support to help patients regain independence and stability.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Tillamook, OR

NICU Telemedicine

Providing Critical Neonatal Care in Rural Oregon—When Every Second Counts.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Capital Investment Funds spent on increasing healthcare access for our communities, such as new clinics or health centers, hospital expansions, or partnerships with community organizations.

Adventist Health - Portland, Oregon

Project IMPACT

Bridging the gap between hospital care and addiction recovery, Project IMPACT ensures seamless support for patients battling opioid and fentanyl addiction.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Vallejo, CA

Angel Tree Program

Fulfilling holiday wish lists of children in foster care and those facing challenging circumstances through community outreach initiatives.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Contributions Resources, services, or financial support provided to local community groups, charities, or initiatives to foster community development and well-being.

Adventist Health - Simi Valley, CA

Community Well-Being

Combating the rise of fentanyl-related overdoses by partnering with local law enforcement and community leaders to distribute Narcan kits and offer life-saving training.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - California

CommunityConnect Program

Supporting 350 Medi-Cal patients with housing, food, and more while expanding services across California in 2024.

Posted: November 8, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Columbia Gorge, OR

Serving Oregon and Migrants Offering Solutions

SOMOS health fairs offer free clinics and life-saving screenings to migrant farmworkers during Oregon’s cherry harvest, providing essential care in just a few weeks.

Posted: October 25, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

Adventist Health - Sonora, CA

Blue Zones Project Sonora

Empowering Tuolumne County youth with the EPIC Youth Coalition, offering workshops, cooking demos, and physical activities to promote healthy lifestyles.

Posted: October 25, 2024 |

Investment Type: Community Benefit Services or activities that promote health in the communities they serve, as defined by the IRS.

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