Falls continue to be a national public health concern, but falls do NOT have to be a given for older adults. In celebration of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, the Center for Health & Wellbeing and the Senior Resource Alliance joined forces to educate, empower and inspire older adults to minimize their risks for falls and…

There is no time like now to refocus and recommit to your fitness routine. That’s why we are inviting you to join the expert certified personal trainers from the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing on Wednesdays beginning this January on the CHWB Facebook page for Work…

Taking small steps towards big change is the best way to establish healthy habits, and that’s true in the kitchen, too. Join Chef Collette Haw of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen at the Center for Health & Wellbeing every Monday beginning this January on the CHWB Facebook page for “Small Bites with Chef Collette.” Chef…

On Wednesday, May 24, the Center for Health & Wellbeing and Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen received Green Business designations from the City of Winter Park. This City program acknowledges organizations in Winter Park that have made substantial efforts to be more sustainable in terms of building efficiency, waste reduction, and consumer choices. There are…

Five Steps for Starting a Fitness Routine Starting a fitness routine can be a challenging activity. Between finding the right gym, an exercise you enjoy, comfortable workout gear, and creating and maintaining this healthy habit – it’s not an easy task. It can take a while to see the results you’re working towards and ultimately…

Since 1949, Americans have been observing May as National Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to come together and share information, resources, and stories that encourage others to prioritize their mental health and emotional wellbeing. The theme for the 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month is “Look Around, Look Within.” This theme emphasizes the ways…

Yoga is a powerful tool for the body, mind, and soul and can be an ally in your life. Yoga is a combination of slow movements, deep breathing, and meditation to increase blood flow while warming up muscles and building strength. At the Crosby Wellness Center (CWC), located inside the Center for Health & Wellbeing,…

Spring is all about flowers blooming with bright colors, great weather, and hosting gatherings with friends and family. During your next event, serve this delicious Watermelon Berry Slushy mocktail that the entire family can enjoy! All you need is watermelon, frozen berries, citrus sparking water, lime, and mint leaves.    This recipe is by registered dietitian…

April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time focused on raising awareness for the negative impact stress can have on an individual’s overall wellbeing. Stress can formulate into tension or strain on your physical, mental, and emotional wellness, and because stress looks different for each person, it’s critical to understand your triggers and stress management…

See what’s on tap at CHWB this Spring. Community Education programs, special events, blogs, a Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen coupon, and more in the 2023 Spring Issue of Wellspring, now available for reading in the flipbook below. Click the preview below for fullscreen viewing of the Spring issue of Wellspring.

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, marking the anniversary of the environmental movement in New York City. During that same time, Senator Nelson from Wisconsin announced the idea of “Earth Day” to the media through teach-ins on college campuses. From The History of Earth Day, “Denis Hayes, a young activist, organized the campus…

Celebrating the Women of CHWB  March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD has been celebrated since the early 1900s – a time when the world saw a rise in the need for women’s equality. In 1908, “Women’s oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change” (2023)….

As part of the Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Community Education offering, Fitness-focused programs are held to invigorate your workout routine and spark a new interest in a fitness-based exercise that you may have not tried before. The Fitness programs at the Center are free or low-cost and open to the public, no membership is…

Find your Wholeness at the Center for Health & Wellbeing  The Center for Health & Wellbeing was designed to create an environment that builds, supports, and sustains community members no matter where they are in their journey to Wholeness. To us, Wholeness is more than regular visits to the gym – it encompasses care for…

Types of Hysterectomy Procedures If an OBGYN suggests a hysterectomy as a viable treatment option for you, it’s important to know there are several different types of this procedure. Depending on the reason for the surgery, a total, partial or radical hysterectomy may be performed. There are also different approaches to consider. In a total…