The Sept. 9 regional hiring event will connect nurses, imaging and laboratory professionals, respiratory therapists and other clinical workers with hiring managers at eight AdventHealth locations.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) — AdventHealth will hold a regional hiring event Wednesday, Sept. 9, at eight locations across Central Florida as the health system looks to expand its clinical workforce to meet growing demand for patient care.

The hiring events will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and give nurses, technologists and other clinical professionals an opportunity to meet directly with hiring managers and clinical leaders, participate in on-site interviews and potentially receive same-day job offers for select positions, according to AdventHealth.

The recruitment effort comes as Central Florida’s population growth continues to increase demand for health care services across hospitals, emergency departments and other care sites.

High-Demand Clinical Positions

AdventHealth said career opportunities are available across several high-need clinical areas, including:

• Nursing
• Imaging
• Laboratory
• Respiratory care
• Surgical services
• Other clinical specialties

The regional format allows applicants to explore opportunities at multiple AdventHealth facilities while connecting directly with the people responsible for hiring and clinical operations.

Eight Central Florida Hiring Locations

Hiring events will be held simultaneously at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9:

AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
601 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs
Chatlos Classrooms

AdventHealth Apopka
2100 Ocoee Apopka Road, Apopka
Vyas Conference Rooms

AdventHealth Celebration
400 Celebration Place, Celebration
Mangrove Conference Rooms

AdventHealth East Orlando
7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando
Precedo Conference Rooms

AdventHealth Kissimmee
2450 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee
Woodlands Conference Rooms

AdventHealth Orlando, AdventHealth for Women & Children
601 E. Rollins St., Orlando
Alden Conference Room

AdventHealth Winter Park
200 N. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park
First Floor Conference Center

AdventHealth Winter Garden
2000 Fowler Grove Blvd., Winter Garden
First Floor Conference Rooms

Central Florida Growth Driving Recruitment

AdventHealth said the regional recruitment initiative is designed to strengthen clinical teams as the health system expands access to care throughout Central Florida.

Hiring across multiple hospitals and specialties also reflects the range of health care workers needed to support growing communities — from bedside nurses and respiratory professionals to diagnostic imaging, laboratory and surgical-services teams.

For qualified candidates, the possibility of interviewing directly with hiring managers and receiving a same-day offer for select positions could also shorten the traditional hiring process.

How to Register

Health care professionals interested in attending can register through the official AdventHealth Central Florida Hiring Event page.

Event: AdventHealth Central Florida Regional Hiring Event
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Locations: Eight AdventHealth facilities across Central Florida

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The regional hiring initiative represents a significant employment opportunity for Central Florida’s health care workforce while highlighting the continued demand for clinical professionals as the region’s population and health care needs expand.

Banda converted her first NWSL penalty and assisted Haley McCutcheon as Orlando earned its fifth consecutive home victory over Houston.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — Barbra Banda made club history Sunday night as the Orlando Pride defeated the Houston Dash 3-1 at Inter&Co Stadium, giving Orlando its fifth consecutive home victory over Houston.

The Pride improved to 9-12-2 with 29 points, while Houston fell to 7-11-5 with 26 points.

Banda’s 44th-minute penalty was her 14th goal of the 2026 NWSL season, establishing a new Orlando Pride single-season scoring record. The Zambia international also assisted Haley McCutcheon’s second-half goal as Orlando built a commanding three-goal advantage.

Pride Strike Early

Orlando controlled much of the opening stages and went ahead in the 14th minute.

Banda drove toward the endline and sent the ball across goal. Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell got a touch on it, but the loose ball ricocheted off defender Leah Klenke and into the net for an own goal.

The play gave Orlando a 1-0 advantage and set the tone for the first half.

Banda Makes Orlando Pride History

The Pride doubled their lead shortly before halftime after Summer Yates was brought down inside the penalty area.

Banda stepped to the spot in the 44th minute and converted the first penalty kick of her NWSL career.

More significantly, it was Banda’s 14th goal of the season, setting a new Orlando Pride record for goals by an individual player in a single NWSL campaign.

Banda also became the fifth player in NWSL history to score at least 10 home goals in a single season, according to the club.

Orlando carried a 2-0 lead into halftime.

McCutcheon Delivers Highlight Goal

The Pride struck again in the 63rd minute.

McCutcheon combined with Banda on a one-two before firing a left-footed volley from just inside the penalty area into the top corner.

The goal was McCutcheon’s fourth of the season, establishing a new single-season career high for the midfielder.

Banda earned the assist, giving her four goal contributions — two goals and two assists — across Orlando’s last three matches.

The goal pushed Orlando’s advantage to 3-0.

Houston’s Kiki Van Zanten pulled one back in the 72nd minute, but the Dash could get no closer.

Photo: Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Scoring Summary

14′ — Leah Klenke, own goal: Orlando 1, Houston 0
44′ — Barbra Banda, penalty: Orlando 2, Houston 0
63′ — Haley McCutcheon, assisted by Barbra Banda: Orlando 3, Houston 0
72′ — Kiki Van Zanten: Orlando 3, Houston 1

Final: Orlando Pride 3, Houston Dash 1

Thomas Praises Pride’s Togetherness

The victory came under interim head coach Yolanda Thomas, who emphasized the organization’s collective response during what she described as difficult circumstances.

“There was not a single member of staff that either works in our environment in our building or in our front office that was not involved in making this happen,” Thomas said.

She credited the organization’s staff for stepping into different roles and supporting one another while dealing with personal challenges.

“The togetherness was incredible,” Thomas said.

McCutcheon: Pride Executed the Plan

McCutcheon credited Orlando’s defensive organization and aggressive approach.

“I think that we did exactly what we wanted to do. We came out strong,” McCutcheon said.

She said Thomas emphasized defensive shape and pressing ahead of the match, adding that the performance “looked like the old Orlando Pride.”

Match Notes

Banda’s record-setting performance highlighted a productive night for Orlando. Her assist on McCutcheon’s goal extended her recent run to four goal contributions over three matches.

Forward Sanne Lekven made her Orlando Pride debut as a second-half substitute.

Thomas made one change from the starting lineup used against the Utah Royals, inserting Hannah Anderson into the starting XI.

The Pride were without Kylie Nadaner (maternity leave), Viviana Villacorta (knee), Kerry Abello (thigh), Julie Doyle (knee) and Rafaelle (head).

Why the Win Matters

Beyond Banda’s individual record, the victory gave Orlando three important points as the Pride enter the next phase of their schedule.

The performance also featured contributions across the attack: Banda helped create all three Orlando goals, while McCutcheon established a personal scoring high.

Orlando’s fifth straight home victory against Houston further extended the Pride’s recent dominance of the Dash at Inter&Co Stadium.

What’s Next?

Orlando now faces a major road test.

The Pride travel to Kansas City to face the Kansas City Current on Friday, Sept. 11, at CPKC Stadium.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, with the match streaming on Prime Video.

The challenge for Orlando will be turning Sunday’s convincing performance into momentum on the road as the Pride continue their push through the closing stretch of the 2026 NWSL season.

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