Adventist HealthCare
Adventist HealthCare
Adventist HealthCare (pronounced: ad-ven-tist hehlth-kehr) is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's worldwide healthcare ministry.
Etymology
The term "Adventist" is derived from the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is the religious organization that founded Adventist HealthCare. The word "Adventist" comes from the church's belief in the second advent, or second coming, of Jesus Christ. "HealthCare" refers to the organization's mission to provide comprehensive health care services.
History
Adventist HealthCare was established in 1907 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It was originally known as the Washington Sanitarium and later became the Washington Adventist Hospital. Today, Adventist HealthCare includes hospitals, home health agencies, nursing centers, and other health care services.
Services
Adventist HealthCare offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiac care, maternity care, surgical services, rehabilitation, mental health services, and home health services. It also provides health education and community health programs.
Related Terms
- Seventh-day Adventist Church: The religious organization that founded Adventist HealthCare.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors (or equivalents) as profit or dividends.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adventist HealthCare
- Wikipedia's article - Adventist HealthCare
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