Policy

making health a priority

CATEGORY ARCHIVES

Self-motivation and individual change is to be applauded, but the Winter Park Health Foundation recognizes that policy and environmental change can also inspire citizens to take steps to live healthier. Well aware that behavior is affected by environments, we support efforts by child care centers, schools, businesses and communities to implement policies that make it easier for people to make and sustain healthy choices.

Best Foot Forward Launched to Improve Pedestrian Safety

The coalition will work to reduce the number of local pedestrian accidents and fatalities.

Healthy Central Florida Launch Features Dr. Oz, Draws 500

Healthy Central Florida (HCF)—a unique community-based partnership…

Medicaid Changes Raises Questions About Impact on Floridians

A briefing was put out on the changes to Medicaid and how they will affect Florida.

Examining the Impact of Medicaid Changes in Florida

Changes are coming to Florida's Medicaid program and the Foundation is teaming up with the Jessie Ball duPont Fund to fund educational briefs on the changes.

Healthy Central Florida is Focused on Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice

Healthy Central Florida is working to make Winter Park, Maitland and Eatonville a healthier place to live, work and play.