As Hurricane Ian blazed a path through Florida, thousands of AdventHealth team members across the state reported to work to ensure hospitals could stay open for those who needed care.
The majority of AdventHealth’s facilities in West and Central Florida sustained only minor damage, with team members taking action to successfully switch to generator power when needed, mitigate minor flooding issues and transfer patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
“When trouble shows up, we show up for each other,” said AdventHealth CEO Terry Shaw. “I’m in awe of how our team members and communities have shown up for each other in so many ways.”
While riding out the storm, team members found ways to create special moments to lift spirits, calm nerves, maintain safety and continue providing quality care.
Here are some of their stories:
West Florida
At AdventHealth Heart of Florida, fresh cookies were baked for team members and distributed on a “hurricane survival cart” to bring cheer as wind and rain battered the area.
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