Promoting Health in Greater Williamsburg

The Williamsburg Community Health Foundation supports nonprofit programs working to improve the health of citizens in the Greater Williamsburg region. It focuses on strengthening access to quality health care and promoting responsible health practices.

The Foundation provides millions of dollars in funding to nonprofits each year, though it also supports health programs by promoting collaboration and offering programs that build the skills of nonprofit leaders.

We work with leaders in government, education, business and the community to address the health challenges of today and prepare for those of tomorrow.

The Foundation has provided more than $52 million to community health programs since it was created in 1996.

The four-part HBO Documentary Films series: To Win, We Have to Lose, The Weight of The Nation, explores the obesity epidemic in America. For more information visit http://hbo.com/theweightofthenation.

This is a parody of 8675309/Jenny, produced by the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media to promote healthy heart awareness.

The School Health Initiative Program (SHIP) came up with a cooking show that teaches families how to make a meal that's healthy, affordable and takes less than 20 minutes. And most importantly, kids can cook too. The show was produced by James City County. SHIP is funded by the Williamsburg Community Health Foundation. For more information, call 757-603-6423 or go to www.jccship.com The food was donated by MARTIN'S.

The Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic and the Virginia Department of Health celebrate the rededication of a mobile dental van to serve local residents. Photo by Quinton Sheppard.

Bethany Babb watches as Dr. Jack Shepard and dental hygienist April Ozmore check Graycie Rose Babb at Olde Towne Medical Center.

(From left) Douglas Myers, WCHF Board Chair; Sandy Conyers, Healthcare Heroes Committee Chair with the 2012 Healthcare Heroes: Marshall Warner, Anne Conner, Tammy Underwood, and Sarah Jane Stewart.

Greater Williamsburg Medication Access Program (GWMAP) coordinators at WCHF Healthcare Heroes 2012.

Kim Spencer, Volunteer Coordinator at Lackey Free Clinic (right) and Joan Gilkison, supporter of Lackey Free Cinic.

Literacy for Life's Sandy Menaquale introduces the Health Education and Literacy (HEAL) Project to local residents.

Dr. Robert Morrison (volunteer) with Anna and Rosa Colocho and Jahmasja Redd at Give Kids a Smile event.

Nancy Campbell, WCHF Board Chair 2010; Sandy Conyers, Healthcare Heroes Committee Chair; Paul Scott, Executive Director, Child Development Resources, the 2010 Healthcare Hero; and Jeanne Zeidler, WCHF President.

School Health Initiative Program (SHIP) day at the Williamsburg Farmer's Market.

School Health Initiative Program (SHIP) staff; Williamsburg-James City County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Steven Constantino; and, WJCC School Board Member, Ms. Elise Emanuel at WCHF 2012 Healthcare Heroes Awards Ceremony.

WCHF staff touring the garden at Matthew Whaley Elementary School.

Cindi Jones, Director of the Virginia Department of Medial Assistance Services and Health Care Reform, gives a presentation on Health Care Reform in Virginia to WCHF grantees.