The Hospital Foundation in Support of AdventHealth Polk

10/11/2025

09/27/2025

We continue to heal together, through community and uncommon compassion.

09/22/2025

The Hospital Foundation, along with AdventHealth Polk, were blessed to celebrate Ms. Mary Duncan today. Mary has been a volunteer and benefactor of our local hospital for many years. Whether you’ve visited recently or it’s been a while, you have almost certainly been greeted by Mary’s smile. Please join us in saying “Thank you” to Mary for her big heart and outpouring of love for our community.

09/05/2025

🌟 Honoring a Lifetime of Service 🌟

Congratulations to AdventHealth Polk Board Member, Bill Miller, for being inducted into the Second Wind Hall of Fame! Bill was recognized for his lifelong commitment to education, health care, and community service. From leading Polk County Schools to his vital support at AdventHealth Polk, Bill has consistently uplifted others through his service and support. Even in retirement, he continues to lead with compassion, purpose and embodies what it means to catch a “second wind.”

Please join us in congratulating Bill on this well-deserved recognition. 💙

08/14/2025

Lace up your sneakers... Ache Around the Lake is back in 2025!
Register to participate at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Tryon/AcheAroundtheLake8K

Local Business Owners, this is a perfect way to reach an active audience while supporting local healthcare. Contact us at 828.894.2693 or catherine.rogerson@adventhealth.com to learn more.

07/18/2025

🌟 Welcome, Wilky Briette! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that Wilky Briette, MA, has been named Vice President of Human Resources and Chief People Officer for AdventHealth Hendersonville and AdventHealth Polk.

With more than a decade of HR leadership experience at AdventHealth, Wilky brings a passion for people and a vision for growth. His leadership will help ensure our team members feel supported, valued and empowered to deliver whole-person care across our region.

💬 “It’s the people,” Wilky says. “The team here is deeply committed to compassionate, patient-centered care.”

👉 Click here to read more about Wilky’s journey and what this means for our growing team. https://bit.ly/3GQLRDK

07/15/2025

07/14/2025

We are proud to be a Cultivator Sponsor this season and share in the new experiences of the Sprouts. JoAnn James educates young future farmers every Saturday through experiential learning to learn healthy eating. Thank you, JoAnn!

06/12/2025

Thank you for everyone who joined us to celebrate Men's Health Awareness Month at the 4th Annual Men's Health Tune-Up & Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on June 7 at Harmon Field, Tryon. The Hospital Foundation would like to extend a big thank you to the Ann Jacob Toms Fund and The Polk County Community Foundation for its support of this event and of community health care.

Neighbors, caregivers, and partners came together to personally promote health care through meaningful conversations while offering free health screenings. With Kiwanis Club of Tryon serving over 160 breakfasts, the day started with pancakes as 64 volunteers shared the quality care at AdventHealth Polk.The AdventHealth Polk Care Crew came 45 strong and showcased Cardiology, Cancer & Infusion, Urology, Orthopedics, Rehab Services, Pain Management, Radiology, Emergency Department Services,Behavioral Health, and Family Medicine alongside Senior Health Solutions, Pisgah Legal Services, and Polk County EMS.

We also thank so many local businesses who provided fun door prizes to our guests: Mountain Trail Soap Company, Saluda Mexican Grill, Huckleberry's, Adair's Rod & Gun, CarQuest Auto Parts, Durand's Mobile Detail, Eagle Mountain Vineyards & Winery, Nature's Storehouse, O'Reilly's, and Advance Auto Parts.

06/07/2025

Join us for the 4th Annual Men's Health Tune-Up!

Harmon Field, Tryon, NC
9:00 - Noon TODAY, June 7th
Car show entry is free, beginning at 8:00 am
Free Breakfast for everyone 9:00 - 11:00 am, compliments of Kiwanis Club of Tryon.
FREE health screenings for men and women, including PSA screenings for men.

The rain has passed and the day promises to be beautiful. Join us today for the 4th Annual Men's Health Tune-Up and Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show at Harmon Field, Tryon, NC.

FREE! Car show entry, breakfast and health screenings - all free to our community. Awards for show participants and door prizes for everyone visiting our Providers, Nurses, and AdventHealth Polk Team.

Come on out! We look forward to seeing you.