June 04, 2010 03:05am EST 

Now more than ever, patients are seeking a more holistic approach to their health, preferring a combined approach of mind, body and spirit to feel completely healthy. The Florida Hospital is committed to serving the health care needs of their patients with this holistic approach, and has been doing so for 100 years. They serve not only the patients of Central Florida, but patients all around the world with their 2,188-bed hospital at seven locations in the tri-county area. Their goal: to extend the healing ministry of Christ. They also promote a lifestyle transformation program named CREATION, 8 principles of “whole person health” that stands for Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal, Outlook, and Nutrition.
Florida Hospital offers its patients comfort from a frightening, anxious, and lonely time in the hospital in the form of the Department of Pastoral Care, where chaplains can help a patient cope with what they are going through. In addition, they hold Clinical Pastoral Education, an accredited program that allows individuals to learn to minister in those in need through the education of ministry experience and pastoral relationships. All of this falls into their mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ, as said in scripture. Their focus on this mission have allowed them to create an environment where patients can be provided with care for the mind, spirit, and the body. Florida Hospital stands as one of the finest healthcare facilities in the U.S., with over 2,000 physicians and more than 15,000 employees dedicated to serving their patients.

You can find more information about the Florida Hospital and stories of hope by logging on to their website.