Becker's Hospital Review: Inside AdventHealth’s plan to strengthen pediatric services across Florida Kristi Baker began her new role as senior executive officer for AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, Fla., on April 7, and she brings a wealth of experience in pediatric care to the role. Prior to ... Kristi Baker has been appointed senior executive for AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, Fla., effective April 7.

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All rights reserved. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity. The name comes from Latin adventus ('coming; arrival'), translating the Greek parousia from the New Testament, originally referring to the Second Coming. In Christianity, Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 (St.

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Andrew's Day) and ends on December 24. It is a time of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. Advent, (from Latin adventus, “coming”), in the Christian church calendar, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also of preparation for the Second Coming of Christ. The Advent season is a four-week period in the Christian calendar that prepares people for Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas, while also pointing ahead to his promised return.