January 2014 – WPHF

WPHF Welcomes Three New Trustees

January 3, 2014

Barbara Jenkins, Ed.D., Rita Bornstein, Ph.D., and Christopher Jacobs have joined the Foundations Board of Trustees.

Winter Park High School Students Introduce Principals to Live.Life.Healthy

January 3, 2014

The students set up stations where they introduced the principals to their healthy food initiatives.

Grace Medical Home and Shepherd’s Hope Collaborate to Improve Patient Outcomes

January 3, 2014

The organizations are working together to develop an electronic health record system to improve patient care.

Health Council of East Central Florida to Conduct Parramore Health Impact Assessment

January 3, 2014

The health impact assessment will help with the planning and visioning process for Parramore already under way.

Dairy Council Awards $48,000+ in Grants to WPHF Partner Schools

January 3, 2014

Healthy School Teams received grants from the Dairy Council of Florida's Fuel up to Play 60 to support health and wellness programs.

Recent News: People

And the Winner is…December 21, 2017 - 10:24 am
William Jones of Eatonville was recently awarded the Live with Purpose “Boldy” presented by Growing Bolder in partnership with the Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF).
Leadership Eatonville Graduates Second ClassOctober 20, 2017 - 1:19 pm
The graduating class of 15 will work together to make the town a healthier, more vibrant place
Join the Fall Move60 ChallengeOctober 4, 2017 - 6:02 pm
Help move our community one step closer to being the healthiest community in the nation.
Arts in Action Classes Improve Health and Wellbeing of Older AdultsSeptember 25, 2017 - 11:47 am
The classes are experiencing early success in engaging older adults in performance based arts programs.

Recent News: Places

Creating an Emotionally Healthy School ClimateOctober 28, 2017 - 12:13 pm
WPHF is partnering with OCPS to bring lessons learned from conference to Winter Park Consortium schools
Transportation Strategies Support Community’s HealthOctober 4, 2017 - 6:03 pm
WPHF was one of four organizations to publicly respond to the transportation recommendations at the Regional Transportation Summit.
Eatonville CRA Project to Receive AwardAugust 31, 2017 - 11:49 am
The project will be recognized for utilizing the planning process to incorporate the principles of healthy community design into the town’s new CRA master plan.
Leadership Eatonville Class II BeginsAugust 20, 2017 - 11:27 am
The six-session workshop series for Eatonville residents that will enhance community leadership and entrepreneurial skills, started in August with 24 participants, all of whom are residents of the Town of Eatonville.

Recent News: Needs

Introducing the Wellbeing NetworkNovember 17, 2017 - 1:42 am
The Wellbeing Network is a way for the community to access resources, education and information offered at the Center for Health & Wellbeing.
ANGST Documentary Brought to EnzianSeptember 14, 2017 - 10:56 am
The screening is part of the ongoing efforts to promote a culture of understanding and empathy in the Winter Park Consortium secondary schools.
Local Schools Implement New Electronic Health Record SystemAugust 25, 2017 - 12:25 pm
With the migration to Welligent comes an increase in functionality, data collection and reporting capabilities for the school nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and CHILL counselors.
Senior Food & Lifestyle Fair Addresses Food InsecurityMay 11, 2017 - 1:57 pm
Participants learned how food insecurity and poor nutrition can impact older adult health.

Recent News: Policy

Operation BFF Reminds Motorists to Yield to PedestriansJuly 7, 2017 - 3:06 pm
Operation BFF is centered around the Triple E approach in action: education, enforcement, and engineering.
Policy Changes Can Affect Children’s HealthApril 22, 2017 - 6:17 am
Policy proposals that alter or repeal the ACA, Medicaid, and CHIP may impact health care in Florida.
MetroPlan Orlando Releases Central Florida Complete Streets ReportMarch 14, 2017 - 7:58 am
The report outlines key steps municipalities and their partners can take to support greater safety and a more walking, biking, and transit-friendly region.
Local Municipalities Implement Complete StreetsFebruary 20, 2017 - 10:47 pm
Orlando metropolitan area transportation and health partners are working together to help the area become safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.