Story by Liz Bailey

Recently, the Boulevard church in Charleston, W.Va., held two events. The first event was a two-day health series called, “Awaken and Thrive.”  Jeremy Garlock, pastor of Boulevard, was the emcee for the event, while local members presented topics on health in a gospel-centric manner.

On the first night, participants learned how to create a healthful, great-tasting breakfast. On the second night, attendees learned how to use natural remedies for common ailments. At the end of the health series, Garlock invited all participants, including the 15 nonmener visitors, to attend the second event, an evangelistic series titled, "Becoming the Best You."

Story by Courtney Love

Kettering College is celebrating a significant milestone in healthcare education as graduates from two of its programs achieved 100% first-time pass rates on their respective national certification examinations.

All 58 graduates in the college’s Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2026 passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) on their first attempt. The college’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2026 also achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination.

Editorial by John Sackett, President and CEO of Adventist HealthCare

Every day, exceptional care is built through the moments that often go unseen. It is reflected in how our team greets a patient, listens to a concern, explains a procedure, supports a colleague, or follows through on a commitment. These moments shape experiences, build trust and define Adventist HealthCare as an organization.

That commitment has earned recognition through the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award process. We have been selected for a site visit in fall 2026, marking a significant milestone in our pursuit of performance excellence.

Washington Adventist University and three-time NBA All-Star and Takoma Park native Steve Francis have launched the Steven Francis Scholarship Fund, a new initiative opening doors to higher education for young people from the community that raised him and honoring the memory of the woman who raised him first. The fund was unveiled at the university's 13th Annual Visionaries Gala.

Long before "Stevie Franchise" became a household name, Francis was a kid growing up behind what was then Columbia Union College, lacing up his sneakers for church league games at Metro Seventh-day Adventist Church. It's the detail he returns to most when asked where his love of the game truly began, not an AAU circuit or a big-name gym, but a church league court, played for the joy of it.

Story by Tracy Morgan

For many families, choosing a high school doesn’t become a priority until spring. But by then, applications are underway, classes are filling and the decision can feel rushed.

That’s why Highland View Academy (HVA) is making a change.