
What’s Needed for a Senior-Friendly Community?
A new grant will support research into how well the local community meets the needs of local older adults and what can be added to create an environment supporting this growing age group.

Walking Classroom Tones Bodies and Builds Brainpower
Local teachers are testing an innovative program called the Walking Classroom that combines learning with physical activity.

Healthy Central Florida Inspires Good Health & Fun
The 3rd Annual Mayors’ Sole Challenge is just one example of healthy changes taking place locally through the leadership from Healthy Central Florida (HCF). Founded by Florida Hospital and the Winter Park Health Foundation, HCF is focused on making Central Florida the healthiest community in the U.S.

Florida DOT Passes Complete Streets Policy
New policy requires communities to design and build streets with all users in mind.

State Housing Conference Examines Link Between Home and Health
The Florida Housing Coalition’s statewide conference for a first time featured a panel on the connection between home and health and it drew a crowd.

Healthy School Teams Spread Statewide
Healthy School Teams will be created in schools throughout Florida to help promote new school snack rules.

Parramore Assessment Offers Health Improvement Suggestions
A health impact assessment in Orlando’s Parramore community produced ideas on how to protect the health of residents as community development continues.

New Published Report Focuses on Faith Community Nursing Initiative
The lessons and successes of the Faith Community Nursing initiative are covered in this new Florida Hospital report.

Culture of Health and Wellness at Local Schools Supports Academic Performance Too
WPHF has invested more than $15 million in a collection of school-based health and wellness services since 1997, including mental health counselors, nurses, nurse practitioners and Healthy School Teams.