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Oakwood University Receives the Crystal Apple Award For Campus Wellness Initiatives

Oakwood is only institution of higher education to make the list of finalists.

May 8, 2018 | Huntsville, Ala. | Oakwood University Public Relations

Oakwood University receives recognition for Healthy Campus 2020 initiative — Pictured above are the Healthy Campus team of Prudence Pollard, administrator and principal investigator; Shirna Gullo, director, HC2020; Michelle Ramey, grants director; and Leslie Pollard, Oakwood president, along with Dr. James Gavin, chairman of the PHA Board, and Nancy Roman, [the] CEO of PHA. Photo provided by Oakwood University Public Relations

Oakwood University was announced as a national finalist for Partner of the Year by Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) during the 2018 Innovating a Healthier Future Summit. The organization also extended national recognition to Oakwood for its Healthy Campus 2020 campus wellness initiative with the presentation of the Partnership For A Healthier America's Crystal Apple award on May 3, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Oakwood is the only institution of higher education to make the list of finalists for campus wellness and the innovations built into Healthy Campus 2020. Other finalists are Mercedes-Benz, McLane, Esstans, and Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Oakwood is also the first and only Seventh-day Adventist University nationally recognized by PHA. "We are proud to lead the industry in evidence-based health and wellness practices through this comprehensive effort," said an Oakwood representative. "And [we] hope our leadership spurs others to join the healthy revolution."

CLICK HERE to learn more about Oakwood's work with Partnership for a Healthier America’s Healthier Campus Initiative.

What’s in Your Hand? eHuddle Inspires Attendees Toward Creative Evangelism

From February 26 to 28, nearly 200 pastors and other leaders gathered at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, for the 2024 eHuddle, an annual evangelism and leadership think tank hosted by the North American Division’s (NAD) Ministerial Association. Thousands more tuned in via Facebook and YouTube.

Young Adult LIFE Tour Coming to Portland, Oregon

Many of our local churches love their young adults but are at a loss as to where to begin a thriving ministry with them. The North Pacific Union Young Adult LIFE Tour stop intends to bring insights and relevant, doable steps toward building a flourishing young adult ministry now. The tour’s next stop will be in Portland, Oregon, from April 19-20, 2024, at the Pleasant Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Mardian J. Blair, Former CEO of AdventHealth, Passes to His Rest

Mardian J. Blair, who led AdventHealth (formerly Adventist Health System) from 1984 until 2000, passed away on March 26 at the age of 92 in Apopka, Florida. Blair leaves behind a profound impact on the organization and in faith-based health care, particularly during a time of significant change in the health care industry.

It Is Written Conducts Alaska Evangelism and Mission Trip

This spring, It Is Written will conduct a mission trip and evangelistic campaign in Alaska, culminating in the Revelation Today: Hope for Humanity series. At the end of March, a mission team of 70 volunteers are serving in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, and Bethel, the largest rural community. The evangelistic series begins April 5.

Pacific Union College Gains Approval to Expand Nursing Program to Sonora

Pacific Union College (PUC) recently announced that it received state approval for a new nursing training partnership with Adventist Health Sonora. The PUC education center will further the college’s goals of growing its nursing program and help meet the rising need for highly qualified healthcare professionals in the Tuolumne County area.