The Winter Park Health Foundation has approved a two-year, $185,000 grant to the Alzheimer’s Association to support the launch of an innovative initiative designed to educate Central Floridians of all ages that it is never too early or late to protect their brains. Due to begin July 1, 2012, the project has three primary goals: [...]
News from ‘June, 2012’
Community-wide Coalition Launches Best Foot Forward to Improve Pedestrian Safety in Metro Orlando
A unique community-wide coalition, including multiple mayors, law enforcement officials and community leaders, recently got together to launch Best Foot Forward (BFF), a comprehensive program to make local streets safer for walkers and drivers. Supported in part by a $108,250 grant from the Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) through its Community Health and Older Adults Work [...]
Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Program Launching in Eatonville
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is launching a faith-based campaign in Eatonville to increase awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and provide education on how to prevent and treat the disease. The effort is supported by a $115,630 grant approved by the Winter Park Health Foundation through its Community Health Work Group. Called Live EMPOWERED, [...]
Winter Park High School Teacher Wins Healthy Central Florida Challenge, and Trip to Dr. Oz Show
Surrounded by fellow teachers, administrators, friends, family and community leaders, a surprised Winter Park High School Teacher–Meg Pietkiewicz–on June 7 learned she had won the health and fitness challenge introduced by Dr. Mehmet Oz as part of the launch of the Healthy Central Florida (HCF) initiative in February in Winter Park. Her prize is an [...]
