The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC

06/11/2026

The Healthcare Discovery Summer Camp is designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for careers in healthcare among middle and high school students. Through a fun, hands-on learning environment, students will explore real-world applications in nursing, medicine, surgical technology and other healthcare professions. This camp is hosted by The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC, and the camp fee is waived for all campers, 6th-12th grade.
Dates and Times: July 13-16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch
To learn more and/or register, visit: https://phsc.edu/about/events/campus/health-care-discovery-summer-camp

03/30/2026

Today, on National Doctor’s Day, the The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC joins Congressman Gus Bilirakis in honoring the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of doctors across our nation. Their tireless work not only heals bodies but also uplifts communities, inspires hope, and saves countless lives every single day.

Thank you to all the doctors who go above and beyond to care for others. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

03/26/2026

Today, Pasco-Hernando State College was proud to convene regional health care executives for a Leadership Roundtable hosted through The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC at the Porter Campus located in Wesley Chapel.

The discussion brought together health care executives, education partners and state leadership to focus on strengthening Florida’s health care workforce through collaboration, innovation and long term planning.

“As educators, our responsibility is to listen, adapt and work alongside our partners to ensure students are prepared for meaningful, sustainable, high-skill, high-wage careers,” said PHSC President Eric Hall, Ed.D.

Thank you to Florida AHCA Secretary Shevaun L. Harris and our health care partners for sharing insights, challenges and solutions that will help shape the future of healthcare in our region.

01/17/2026

Congratulations to Amanda Maggard, MBA, FACHE on her appointment as Chief People Officer for the Multi-State Division at AdventHealth.

With nearly two decades of leadership across AdventHealth’s hospital network, Amanda brings deep operational and people leadership experience to one of the most critical workforce leadership roles in U.S. healthcare. Most recently serving as President & CEO of AdventHealth Celebration, she has consistently built high-performing, mission-driven care teams while leading growth, culture and patient experience transformation.

Earlier, Amanda served as President & CEO of AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City, and in senior leadership roles at AdventHealth Winter Garden and Winter Park, where she strengthened leadership pipelines, expanded care delivery and aligned workforce capability with community health needs.

Backed by an MBA from Webster University and deep roots in leadership development and talent strategy, Amanda now steps into a national people leadership mandate that will shape AdventHealth’s workforce future across multiple states.

Wishing Amanda continued success as she leads AdventHealth’s people strategy into its next era of compassionate, high-impact care.

01/13/2026

Congratulations, Rachel Feinman! 🎉

The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC congratulates you on your well-deserved promotion to Senior Vice President, Innovation, Ventures and Digital Solutions at Tampa General Hosptial. We celebrate your leadership and the meaningful impact you continue to make at the intersection of innovation and healthcare.

01/12/2026

The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC congratulates AdventHealth Zephyrhills for having been named a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News and World Report. 💙

For expectant parents, this recognition reflects something that matters deeply: care you can trust during one of life’s most meaningful moments.

Pasco-Hernando State College is proud to have a partnership with Advent Health - a team that listens, supports and walks alongside families with compassion during some of life’s most important moments.

01/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to HCA Florida Trinity Hospital for being recognized as a top performer in Critical Care.

The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC congratulates their teams for their exceptional skill, dedication and compassionate care! Achieving excellence in critical care requires teamwork under the most demanding circumstances. This recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous improvement even in the most complex and high acuity situations.

01/08/2026

New technology. Better answers. Stronger hearts.

This team at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is excited to introduce a breakthrough imaging tool that works with Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) to provide a clearer picture of heart health without invasive procedures. We’re proud to be the first hospital in HCA Healthcare’s West Florida Division to offer this advanced service in an outpatient setting.

The new technology transforms standard CCTA images into a detailed, personalized 3D model of a patient’s coronary arteries, enabling physicians to assess both anatomical and functional aspects of heart health without invasive procedures.

Learn more about this new technology here: https://bit.ly/45K4PFh

At HCA Florida Healthcare physicians perform more than 115,000 cardiovascular procedures annually. Our team uses the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques to help reduce hospital stays and speed up recovery.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital introduces advanced heart imaging technology that works with Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) to deliver highly accurate insights into coronary artery disease.

12/16/2025

Four decades of whole-person care with Dr. Pavitar Cheema! 💚

In honor of AdventHealth’s 40th anniversary, they recently recognized urologist, Dr. Pavitar Cheema, for 40+ years of service to the Zephyrhills community.

Dr. Cheema, thank you for all you've done for the community with AdventHealth Zephyrhills!