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OCOH July 26, 2018 “National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month”
Join the Conversation to Help #CureStigma Register Now! On Thursday, July 26th UF HealthStreet will be hosting an Our Community, Our Health (OCOH) town hall in observation of National […]
Minority Health Hurt by Lack of Participation in Clinical Trials, Researchers Say
As more research reveals that genetics affect disease susceptibility and drug efficacy, researchers are looking for ways to get more minorities involved in drug and medical research. Reprinted from United […]
Florida’s Mosquito Season: How to Protect yourself from Mosquito-Borne Viruses this Summer
The Florida rain and summer heat create an ideal environment for mosquitos which can lead to an increase in the spread of diseases transmitted by mosquito bites. “All sorts of […]
HealthStreet Spotlight: Tamara Lowrey
HealthStreet is pleased to introduce Tamara Lowrey as the new Communications Specialist at UF HealthStreet. Tamara is an experienced communications manager with an extensive background in digital content marketing. In […]
Did you know?
Less than 2 percent of the population participates in health research. Women, older adults, members of racial/ethnic minority groups and rural populations are often underrepresented in research, leading to findings that do not account for everyone.
HealthStreet was created to include many populations to make research findings a reflection of our diverse community and to help create health findings that can be applied to the greatest amount of people.
HealthStreet Gives People a Voice in Health Research
HealthStreet is a community engagement program at the University of Florida that bridges the gaps in health care and health research.
Using our four aims, Assessment, Service, Education, Community, HealthStreet is able to provide people a voice in research and their community’s health.
If you're a community member, researcher, or organization HealthStreet is here for you.
Recent News
Recognizing the Service of HealthStreet’s Brianna Aldridge
Brianna Aldridge joined HealthStreet in June 2015. Since then she has become one of the most recognizable faces on our team. Whether at an event around town or at the […]
Cooking Matters Classes
Learn how to cook and shop on a budget UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is providing a six-week long cooking course for adults to learn how to make low-cost, healthy, […]
HealthStreet’s Summer Safety Tips
How To Have A Safe Summer 1.) SHIELD YOURSELF: UVA and UVB rays can permanently damage eyes and cause cataracts, and can damage the skin causing premature skin aging and […]