The staff at AdventHealth Parker’s Cardiac Stroke Unit have maintained connections with their patients beyond medical care, as shown by their recent gesture for a former patient named Phil. After spending 214 days on the unit, Phil developed close relationships with the team. When he transferred to another facility and with no family involved in his care, the staff decided to support him during the holidays.
Members of the Unit-Based Council reached out to Phil to ask what he needed for Christmas. The team then purchased items such as zip-up sweatshirts, sweatpants, long-sleeve shirts, flannel shirts, and socks—his favorite. These gifts were delivered personally by Cardiac Stroke RN Mary Jamero.
“Phil was special,” said Jamero. “He knew everyone and became family to us. Since he didn’t have family involved in his care, we chose to adopt him as our own and he was loved by all.”
Cardiac Stroke Nurse Manager Alicia Pascua commented on the ongoing connection between Phil and the staff: “Phil meant a lot to our team, and our connection with him didn’t end when he left our unit. The staff chose to stay connected, and that speaks volumes about the kind of whole-person care we provide every day.”
AdventHealth is also present in Orlando, Florida, where AdventHealth Orlando has been operating since 1908 as a hospital that includes pediatric services and serves as a training facility.
This event at AdventHealth Parker reflects an approach focused on recognizing patients as individuals beyond their diagnoses.
