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SAVE THE DATE: March 25th, 2021, OCOH Town Hall on Bridging the Gap in Colorectal Cancer Screenings among Minority Groups

On Thursday, March 25th, University of Florida’s STEM Translational Communication Center and UF Health Cancer Center will discuss barriers and options to colon cancer screenings, information about microbiomes, and share resources to participate in cancer research. Key Topics: Microbiomes and Nutrition Virtual Colon Cancer Screenings Information about Participating in…

HealthStreet Response to the Opioid Crisis

NARCAN® Nasal Spray Distribution Initiative HealthStreet was invited to partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families to fight the opioid epidemic by distributing an expensive, life-saving drug, free of charge, to our community members. Opioid addiction has been a leading cause of death in our country, with…

Celebrating 12,000+ Health Intakes!

HealthStreet is excited to celebrate our 12,000th member! Members are interviewed by community health workers about their physical and mental health needs, and then they are linked to medical and social services and research opportunities. Even during COVID-19, HealthStreet continued to stay connected to the community to address important needs.

SAVE THE DATE: January 28, 2021, OCOH Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccines

On Thursday, January 28th, HealthStreet will be hosting an Our Community, Our Health (OCOH) national virtual town hall focusing on the recent COVID-19 vaccines and public health. We invite you to join the discussion on the vaccines with our panel of public health specialists, community engagement directors, and social workers.

November 2020 OCOH: COVID-19 as a Health Disparity Magnifier

On Wednesday, November 18th, FSU HealthStreet is hosting a virtual Our Community, Our Health (OCOH) interactive town hall focusing on COVID-19 as a Health Disparity Magnifier: The Untold Stories Leon County residents will share their stories and answer questions from audience members joining via livestream. Panel…

August 2020 OCOH: COVID-19 Pandemic

On Wednesday, August 12th, UF HealthStreet is hosting a virtual Our Community, Our Health (OCOH) interactive town hall focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic on top of current US epidemics and who is most affected. We invite you to join our panel of health professionals and community…