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Healthy West Orange 5K Attracts More than 1,300
The Healthy West Orange grassroots movement encourages residents to eat well, stay active, and enjoy life. Known for its challenges throughout the year, the team recently wrapped up another Healthy Selfie Photo Contest and 5K run.
Building Healthier Habits Early
This fall, more than 2,000 students from 20 elementary schools will lace up their sneakers to participate in our Westly’s Mile program.
Closing the Maternal Health Gap in West Orange
We recently welcomed community and health leaders to our first West Orange Maternal Health Collaborative Workshop!
New HUBB Direct Available at Healthy West Orange Building
If you’ve recently visited the Healthy West Orange Building, you may have noticed new hardware near the front door. We’re excited to share that we’ve opened a new and first free-standing HUBB Direct location, bringing the total to four within the West Orange community.
Foundation for a Healthier West Orange Announces Launch of Vibrant, New Nonprofit Focused on Redefining Aging
The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange has announced the upcoming launch of Vibrant, a bold new nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the well-being and vitality of maturing adults in West Orange County.
The Power of Community and Collaboration in Advancing Public Health
Two of our leaders recently attended the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions. Below are some of their takeaways.
Read Our Latest Impact Report
For our latest blog, we sat down with our board member, Norma Sutton.
Meet Our New Director of Healthy West Orange
Join us in welcoming Krista Carter to the Foundation!
Farewell to a Valued Team Member: Lesa Boettcher
As we announce the departure of the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Lesa Boettcher, we want to express our deepest gratitude and wish her all the best.
Meet Our Board Members: Norma Sutton
For our latest blog, we sat down with our board member, Norma Sutton.
15 Organizations “Take Over” the West Orange Trail to Educate on the Importance of Local Trails
We were thrilled to participate in the second annual “Take Over the Trails Day” as part of The Healthy West Orange Trails Connection (HWOTC)
Meet Our Board Members: Bernadette Spong and Kari Vargas
As we kick off Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to recognize two women on our board of directors who are fierce advocates for the health and wellness of our community – Bernadette Spong and Kari Vargas.
Annual 5K Attracts Record Numbers
At the top of each year, Healthy West Orange organizes a month-long campaign to encourage our community to get moving through Westly’s Annual 5K.
New Walking Path at Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
On Jan. 24, we joined Orlando Health, the city of Ocoee, and numerous community partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new Wellness Walking Path at Orlando Health -- Health Central Hospital!
Foundation Joins West Orange Chamber as Trustee
Early this year, we were honored to join the the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) as a trustee.