Throughout Anita Robinson’s entire life, she always suffered during her menstrual cycle. Then, at age 15, an ovarian cyst the size of a grapefruit burst inside of her body— and this was only the...
Cooking heart-healthy meals can be a fun, collaborative activity for the whole family. Follow these tips to create heart-healthy meals while having fun at the same time.
Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential for everyone but especially important for people living with type 1 diabetes. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite foods...
Imagine it's 1968, you're 22 years old, a recent college graduate
just married the love of your life, and you are in the process of buying your first home. Then, all of a sudden, your dream life is...
For the past 25 years, Mike Schurig has seen young children and grown adults faced with the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Schurig is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education...
A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin is giving new hope that a cure is right around the corner for the 1.5 million Americans living with type 1 diabetes.
Catching a cold or coming down with the flu is no fun, but when you have type 1 diabetes, it can be even worse. When you have a cold, your body sends hormones to fight the infection. But that response...
AdventHealth’s Golden Gala 40 was this past November and focused on filling the gap in care for children living with behavioral and mental health disorders while supporting other essential programs...
Our Generosity Champions kickoff week was January 10-14 across AdventHealth Central Florida. Generosity Champions, our team member giving program, gives our family of team members the opportunity to...
As part of Generosity Champions kickoff week, we spoke to Barbara Turner. She works in Imaging at our AdventHealth Waterman campus and has been there for 26 years. “I look at my employment at...
