AdventHealth Apopka

05/04/2026

01/04/2026

Preventive care looks different at every stage of life.

Here’s a guide to the wellness exams you may need each year to stay proactive and supported.
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31/03/2026

Are you a nonprofit organization in the community making a difference—helping residents find stable housing, making sure neighbors can get where they need to go, using resources to help Central Florida families eat healthy meals?

What if you had more support to do even more in your community?
Community Impact Grants are opening soon, focused on housing instability, transportation and food insecurity. If this sounds like your work, we’d love to partner with you.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/41wC2S8

30/03/2026

This Doctors’ Day, we recognize the physicians who show up each day with compassion, skill and a deep commitment to those they serve. Their impact reaches far beyond treatment, touching lives in ways that truly matter.

We’re honored to share the first episode of Purpose in Practice, highlighting Dr. Nathalie McKenzie and the story behind her calling to care. Join us in celebrating the physicians we’re grateful to work beside — and the moments of healing they help create every day.

27/03/2026

After a heart event, healing is more than recovery. It’s learning how to live well again. That’s why AdventHealth Apopka is launching a new Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program focused on whole-person care. This program combines supervised exercise with nutrition guidance, cooking demonstrations and mindset support to help patients build lasting, heart-healthy habits. Designed for those recovering from conditions like heart attack, heart surgery or heart failure, this program meets people where they are and helps them take the next step forward.

27/03/2026

Care changes everything for patients and families in moments that matter most. That care comes to life through the physicians who show up each day with skill, compassion and purpose.

At AdventHealth Apopka, we spent Doctors' Week celebrating those physicians and the difference they make in our community. From small surprises to moments of gratitude, it was our way of saying thank you to the doctors who bring comfort, guidance and hope to every patient they serve.

Because of them, more people in our community can feel whole in body, mind and spirit.

Join us in thanking our physicians for all they do.

27/03/2026

Pain can show up in more ways than one, and relief doesn’t always come from a single solution.

This checklist highlights a few approaches you can ask your doctor about, from movement and physical therapy to mind-body and stress-management practices.

Because feeling better isn’t just about easing pain. It’s about helping you feel whole.

25/03/2026

Care doesn’t begin and end with a diagnosis. In Apopka, our physicians create spaces where patients and care teams feel supported, respected and connected.

Dr. Ricardo Alequin Sanchez has spent decades building that sense of trust and teamwork at the bedside. Dr. Jose Silva Rivera brings a steady, compassionate presence that helps patients feel at ease. And Dr. Johanna Yunk fosters connection not only with her patients, but across the care team, strengthening the experience for everyone.

This Doctors’ Week, we’re reminded that our physicians are more than medicine. They help build the kind of environment where healing can truly begin.

24/03/2026

AdventHealth Apopka is coming together to recognize Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when it’s caught early, and screenings save lives. 💙

Talk with your healthcare provider about screening and any symptoms you may have. Schedule your colonoscopy today at GetScreenedToday.com.

24/03/2026

Lynette Waters’ stroke symptoms came on suddenly at home in Summerville, Georgia. Her husband trusted his instincts and called 911.

She was taken to AdventHealth Redmond, where quick treatment helped prevent long‑term disability.

Today, Lynette is continuing her recovery, a reminder that when it comes to a stroke, fast action truly matters.

23/03/2026

Every day, our physicians walk alongside patients and families in some of life’s most important moments. During Doctors’ Week, we take time to recognize the difference they make. Through every conversation, decision and act of care, they bring our mission to life, caring for the body, mind and spirit of each patient they care for.

We’re grateful for their dedication, their resilience and the many ways they show up for those we serve, often in moments few others see. To celebrate the difference they make and the purpose they live out each day, we’re sharing real stories of care, connection and impact. Follow along and help us honor the physicians who help our communities feel whole.

20/03/2026

Don’t wait for a caution flag, early screenings for colorectal cancer can save lives. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s important to know that not everyone with colorectal cancer will experience symptoms. Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Getting checked can help you stay one lap ahead and focus on what matters most.

19/03/2026

Care starts with feeling heard and understood.

At AdventHealth Primary Care Wekiva Springs, Kerri Quinones Lumsden, APRN, FNP-BC, is passionate about building trust and helping patients restore their health and find balance.

When she’s not caring for patients, she enjoys time with her family, skating, and baking.

Now welcoming new patients ages 6 and up.

Schedule an appointment at: https://www.adventhealth.com/doctors/kerri-lumsden-aprn-1871125278?listFilters=query%3Dkerri%2Blumsden%26cat%3Dglobal

19/03/2026

AI is becoming part of everyday life, including health care. But it’s important to know what it can do and what it can’t.

AI can help spot patterns, support preventive care and give doctors more time to focus on you.

What it can’t do is replace your doctor, their judgment or the human connection that healing requires.

We use technology to improve care, not replace the care teams who support you on your journey to feeling whole.

18/03/2026

How much do you really know about heart health?

From stress and movement to warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, this quick quiz breaks down what matters most.

Heart health is about more than one habit or one moment. It’s about understanding your health and taking the next right step toward feeling whole.

18/03/2026

Spring allergies can be more than a nuisance.

If symptoms linger, disrupt sleep or daily life, or affect conditions like asthma or eczema, it may be time for extra support.

Our primary care providers take time to listen, understand what’s going on and can help you find relief.

14/03/2026

How has God showed up for you in moments of uncertainty? Mayra Feliciano, a chef at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, experienced a powerful moment with God in the middle of the hardest season of her life - and found healing, hope and purpose in the process. Mayra shares her story as part of this month's edition of the 2026 "Rooted in Faith" Spiritual Connections Series, "Growing in God's Promises.”

12/03/2026

Stress can show up in different ways, and recognizing the signs is an important first step toward caring for yourself.

Whether your stress feels mild, moderate or heavy, small, thoughtful actions can help support your whole health.

If you're experiencing stress that impacts your life, it may be time to talk to your doctor.

12/03/2026

Your kidneys play a quiet but vital role in keeping your body in balance. On World Kidney Day, it’s a meaningful reminder to pause and pay attention to the signals your body may be sending.

If you’re noticing ongoing fatigue, swelling, frequent urination at night or persistent back pain, it may be your body’s way of asking for care.

Listening early can make a real difference.

10/03/2026

Losing an hour of sleep can feel big for little ones (and for parents, too).

As we spring forward, small changes can make a meaningful difference in your child’s body, mind and mood. A gradual bedtime shift, morning sunlight and a steady nighttime routine can help everyone adjust with a little more ease.

And if the first few days feel emotional or extra tired, that’s normal. Give your family grace.

06/03/2026

Spring is a reminder that renewal doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Sometimes, it starts with one small choice.

Wholeness begins with small steps, taken one at a time, with support along the way.

28/02/2026

A moment with Jesus can bring calm to whatever today holds.