On a beautiful Friday morning in December, the Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) presented AdventHealth Winter Park with two checks totaling $156,975 to fund continued learning for nurses in 2026.    The grant dollars, contributed via the Nowers and Brunoehler Scholarship Funds, will support nurses and nursing leaders with education, training, and professional development opportunities.  It is an annual contribution that WPHF has made for 25 years to strengthen the hospital’s nursing workforce.     “For many of these nurses, balancing long…

On a sunny Saturday in November, nearly 100 high school students joined the Winter Park Health Foundation at our Center for Health & Wellbeing for our first-ever Gold Star Girls: Day to Shine, organized in partnership with Orlando Pride, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and Pace Center for Girls.  The event was filled…

At the end of October, the Center for Health & Wellbeing (CHWB) earned the title of Winter Park’s “Best Place for Health & Wellness” for the second year in a row. The 2025 Best of Winter Park competition, hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, drew over 5,000 voters with more than 100,000 votes…

The Winter Park Health Foundation proudly joined the celebration of Environmental Services Week from September 14-20.  This national and international observance honors the dedicated personnel who ensure facilities are clean and safe for employees and visitors.  For WPHF, the week-long initiative served as an opportunity to show our appreciation for the unsung heroes of our…

The Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) is pleased to announce the addition of four exceptional leaders who will help strengthen the Foundation’s mission to improve community health in Winter Park, Maitland and Eatonville.  Joining the WPHF Board of Trustees are Tanya Easterling, Central Florida Market Leader for Florida Blue, and Glenn Adams, Executive Partner of…

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…