HealthStreet February Newsletter
Volume 6, Issue 2, 2019
Visit Our Website: MyHealthStreet.org
SAVE THE DATE: March 28, 2019 – OCOH Town Hall on Gut Health
On Thursday, March 28th, UF HealthStreet will be hosting an Our Community, Our Health (OCOH) national town hall focusing on the connection between immune health, metabolism, and the microbes in our gut…READ MORE »
For More HealthStreet Events, Click on Our Calendar!
Every month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, Community Health Worker outreach efforts, classes, support groups, and events that aim to better the community’s health!
Click here to see our February calendar
Click here for the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment Report
In Case You Missed It: Our Community, Our Health – Healthy Aging: Lifestyle-Based Interventions
On Jan 27th, 2019, UF HealthStreet hosted a town hall meeting on healthy aging and the kinds of evidence-based lifestyle interventions that support and enhance the aging process…READ MORE »
Did you know?
HealthStreet provides support groups and other resources for people diagnosed with cancer, including opportunities to participate in health research.
Our survivor cohort has over 900 community members. If you’re interested in joining, call us at (352) 294-4880.
Are you interested in participating in research?
UF researchers conduct many different kinds of research studies, including clinical trials. Some studies focus on enrolling volunteers with certain health conditions, while others need healthy volunteers.
HealthStreet is currently navigating people to many of these studies, some of which you can complete in minutes.
Here are a few studies that you can participate in now:
- A study for men 41- to 51-years-old, with a bachelor’s degree or higher, to test basic cognitive and motor functions for comparison against NASA astronaut data,
- A focus group for people 25- to 44-years-old who have used cocaine with marijuana and/or alcohol in the last 30 days, and
- A focus group for adolescents with a BMI of <24 to provide feedback on thoughts about barriers to weight loss. Parents will participate in a separate focus group.
HealthStreet’s Cancer Research Engagement Program also provides numerous opportunities for community members to participate in health research at the University of Florida.
Here is one of the studies we are currently recruiting for:
- A study that examines if the study drug, Niraparib, works against advanced stage neoplastic cancers.
Visit our Cancer Research Engagement Program web page for health education and medical and social resources devoted to cancer.
If you are interested in hearing more about these and other studies, please contact HealthStreet at (352) 294-4880.
Learn how HealthStreet can help your study:
If you are interested in collaborating with HealthStreet, click the button above
or contact us at healthstreet@ufl.edu or (352) 294-4880.
HealthStreet Services
HealthStreet is a community engagement program that connects community members to medical and social services and opportunities to participate in health research at the University of Florida. By completing a health assessment with one of our Community Health Workers, we can provide you with information about low or no-cost services, including eye exams, mental health counseling, dance classes, cooking classes, health support groups, and a clothing closet and toiletry pantry. Your voice is important, and you can be heard by becoming a HealthStreet member!
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HealthStreet at the University of Florida
Phone: (352) 294-4880
2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Questions? Please contact:
Jordan Laib
Communications Assistant | HealthStreet at the University of Florida
College of Public Health and Health Professions | College of Medicine
jordanlaib@ufl.edu | (352) 294-4871