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Leadership Eatonville Graduates

November 29, 2016

The inaugural class of 17 participants presented their ideas on how to improve the town.

WPHS Students Seek Donations for REAL Food Drive Ending Nov. 30

November 20, 2016

Students-in-Need to Receive Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for the Holidays.

Text4Tots Provides Free Tips for Parents

November 14, 2016

Parents simply text “Text4Tots” to 898211 to receive free weekly messages tailored to the age of their child.

Plymouth Apartment Residents Enjoy New, Age-Friendly Kitchen

November 6, 2016

The remodeled kitchen includes age-friendly features such as a raised dishwasher, tilt out shelves, improved lighting and a microwave mounted at a height safe for older adults.

5th Annual Eatonville Run Around the Town 5K is a Success

October 31, 2016

Over 70 children participated alongside their neighbors, principals, and teachers.

Walk90 Challenge Motivates Over 1,400 to Walk

October 28, 2016

Healthy Central Florida’s Walk90 Challenge, a fun, friendly 90-day walking program, kicked off October 1 with more than 1,400 signed up to participate.

Integrated Medical Fitness Model Planned for Project Wellness

October 23, 2016

The Medical Fitness Association International Conference in November will provide timely education for the Project Wellness team.

Community Organizations Collaborate on Senior Hunger

October 12, 2016

Cheney community plans an intergenerational approach to address hunger.

Live.Life.Healthy Presents WPHS Health Fair

October 6, 2016

Guest author, Julia Story, President of the Live.Life.Healthy Student Board, provides a recap of the Health Fair.

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.