Central Florida nonprofit Grace Medical Home has put its $50,000 grant from the Winter Park Health Foundation to good use this year, bringing its Mobile Medical Unit into Eatonville. Partnering with the Central Florida Black Nurses Association, Grace Medical Home has hosted a series of community health events in the historic town, which is considered…
This summer, the Winter Park Health Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to provide two unforgettable field trips for students from the Joe R. Lee Branch in Eatonville.
On Friday, June 20, yoga enthusiasts gathered at the Center for Health & Wellbeing (CHWB) to celebrate the longest day of the year with Summer Solstice Yoga, a special program presented by the Winter Park Health Foundation. Throughout history and across cultures, the Summer Solstice has been heralded as a time of renewal and reflection….
The Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) and the Maitland Public Library continue to partner to provide complimentary “Baby & Me yoga” sessions for the community. This initiative aims to foster healthy habits in little ones ages 5 and under, as well as boost the wellbeing of their grown-ups. A certified yoga instructor from WPHF’s Crosby…
The Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) have launched a new phase of planning and collaboration to reenergize a 29-year partnership dedicated to student health and wellbeing. Through this longstanding effort—known as the Coordinated Youth Initiative (CYI)—WPHF has provided nearly $24 million in grant funding to place mental health counselors…
In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), the Winter Park Health Foundation released a video highlighting the organization’s long-term investment in career development, training and education opportunities for nurses and nursing leaders at AdventHealth Winter Park. Earlier this year, WPHF presented AdventHealth leaders with $87,890 to fund a series of targeted local conferences to…
In the heart of Winter Park, and just a few miles from the Center for Health & Wellbeing, the beautiful Liberal Arts campus of Rollins College stands as a beacon of education, innovation and community. The Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) recognizes the importance of fostering both physical and mental health habits in students, as…
The Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) celebrated the importance of the arts in fostering community wellbeing during the City of Winter Park’s annual Arts Weekend. This four-day events series showcased the more than 20 members of the Winter Park Arts & Culture Alliance, including WPHF. The festivities kicked off on Thursday, February 20, with a…
In January, the Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) partnered with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to offer a free dance workshop and performance opportunity for Central Florida residents ages 50 and older. The week-long experience was part of the Pilobolus @ Play residency program, designed to inspire creativity and foster connection through expressive movement…