Kettering Health

Editorial by Harvey Hahn

Over the years as a cardiologist, I’ve seen one simple truth become clearer with time:
Scripture’s wisdom about the heart—both literal and spiritual—is continually affirmed by experience.

What the Bible has long taught about nourishment, rest, moderation, community and purpose is no longer seen as merely devotional insight or something practiced by a small corner of the world; it is now being embraced at a cultural level with remarkable enthusiasm.

Exceptional patient care begins with treating illness and injury, addressing the body’s intricate complexities. But it doesn’t end there. Truly exceptional care also recognizes and responds to the human spirit, affirming each person’s inherent dignity and worth—understanding humans as more than their biology.

Increasingly, research and experience affirm this holistic approach as healthcare moves toward values-based models. Yet, this philosophy is not new. Seventh-day Adventist healthcare has long embraced this view, seeing every patient as an image-bearer of God.

Story by Lauren Davis

By Ben Riggs

Kettering Health donated more than 400 used and unused hospital beds to Seventh-day Adventist hospitals serving underserved communities in Argentina, Peru, and Paraguay. This endeavor—bringing together a principled ethic of stewardship and sustainability and a commitment to serving others—emerges from a long-standing partnership with Seventh-day Adventist hospitals across South America, demonstrating how practical care can cross continents and transform lives.