HealthStreet’s May 2016 Newsletter is out!
View our latest accomplishments in community-engaged research here!…
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Mental Health Resources for Our Community, Our Health
National Resources U.S. Department of Health & Human Services MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information. https://www.mentalhealth.gov/en/get-help National Institute of Mental Health Find help and treatment for mental disorders; learn more about various types of disorders; opportunities to participate in…
6th National Our Community, Our Health on Mental Health Care
HealthStreet, a community-engaged research initiative at the University of Florida, and the University of California Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities, are hosting the 6th Our Community, Our Health event (OCOH). This town hall meeting facilitates two-way communication between the community and researchers. We…
Research at HealthStreet: New UF study investigates effects of using virtual avatars to promote trust and social connectedness among older adults
What if online gaming could improve older adults’ well-being?
5th National Our Community, Our Health on Lung Cancer
Join the national conversation about lung cancer research! For In-Person Attendance
HealthStreet’s 4th Annual Student Art Contest a Success
Families from all over the community came to celebrate their children’s imagining of a healthier world and of a healthier Alachua County! Entries showcased the wonderful creativity and talent from three participating schools: Idylwild Elementary, Kimball Wiles Elementary, and the Healthy Learning Academy. The 2016 theme, “Picture This: Imagining…
I Am HealthStreet: Dave
Dave Is Happy He Came Across Healthstreet! “When I heard about HealthStreet, I came here in a critical condition. Many people at grace market had referred me here. They told me it was a place that would really benefit me. Amazingly, exactly what I needed was prepared. Jordan (CHW)…
HealthStreet Hosts TranQuility Support Group the Fourth Monday of Every Month!
The mission of this group is to create another space within the community to nurture transgender and non-binary individuals, as well as friends, family and allies, by educating, providing support and celebrating diversity. If you’re interested in knowing more about the group and attending, please…
HealthStreet Gets Creative with the Community’s Health for 352Creates
UF HealthStreet partnered with the UF Center for Arts in Medicine to join the fun surrounding the 352 Creates movement in Alachua County on Feb. 26. We hosted a free, fun community-based art event that included craft making, yoga, dancing, hulahooping, jump roping and overall promotion of being healthy…
