When a former patient wanted to say thank you to Adventist Health Portland, she started a knitting ministry. The neatly folded stack of handcrafted lap blankets sitting on the desk of Tino Tsikirai, Adventist Health chaplain, may look out of place in a hospital office setting. Variegated yarns and assorted textures catch the eye of office visitors [...]
On National Day of Prayer, millions of people across the country took time to pray about things weighing on their hearts.Adventist Health Roseville hosted a prayer gathering on National Day of Prayer. “We spent time praying for our organization, our government, the vulnerable and sick, as well as specific prayer requests we received. We received [...]
Kerry L. Heinrich, Adventist Health president and CEO, was recently named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of great leaders in healthcare.They noted Heinrich’s leadership of a mission-driven organization that provides faith-based care and his unique perspective in enhancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency and strategic expansion. “Under his leadership, Adventist Health has successfully acquired five new [...]
You are what you eat, or so the saying goes. This applies to your heart too. Making small adjustments to your daily diet can make a big impact on your heart health. Here are some ideas for smart choices you can make for your heart throughout the day.Quick, Healthy BreakfastsBreakfast gives you a chance to [...]
Walla Walla University has long been preparing students for acceptance into and excellence in a wide variety of post-graduate health programs — medical, dental, physical therapy and more. In fall 2023, to better serve students planning to enter the health professions, WWU established Center for Health Professions.Directed by Jeremy Wiggins, WWU biology associate professor, Center [...]
Treating your heart well is key to a long, healthy life. Building a stronger, healthier heart is a long-term goal that requires long-term commitment. Prioritize managing stress, eating well and not smoking. The heart is the workhorse of the human body, and it is often taken for granted — until something goes wrong.Like any muscle, [...]
Nurse volunteers from Adventist Health provided education and training for birthing center staff and clinical providers at Maternal and Women’s Health Center in Kenya’s Masai Mara region during a recent mission trip.Volunteers also planned and implemented the first primary-to-secondary graduation event for the local Masai Mara school and developed a program for the ceremony that [...]
Adventist Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of Oregon’s top large employers, ranking fourth overall and leading as the top healthcare organization in the state.“We strive to create an environment where every associate feels supported and valued,” said Eric Swanson, Adventist Health Tillamook president. “This honor reflects our team’s dedication to inspiring health, [...]
"Write the struggle. Skip the resolution. Leave it hanging." As a writer and editor, I’ve heard this storytelling advice often, and it continues to resonate with me in different ways. Sometimes, I am reassured by this; other times, it maddens me.Even identifying the struggle at times can feel impossible. It often feels less like a [...]
"You’ll find out when you reach the top, you’re at the bottom." — Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriterKing Solomon had it all, but he was frustrated at the futility of life. The more wealth and prosperity he achieved, the more meaningless it all became to him. He had reached the mountain top of success but was [...]
