Edition Information: Volume 4, Issue 05, 2017
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This will keep you up to date with HealthStreet’s events!
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HealthStreet Featured on the Front Page of the Gainesville Sun
On April 13, 2017, we were thrilled to discover that Dr. Linda Cottler and HealthStreet were featured on the front page of the Gainesville Sun.
Research through HealthStreet: Smoking Cessation Program
Smoking leads to significant morbility and mortality throughout the world and many of those who smoke do not have the time to attend cessation programs.
May is Mental Health Month
As recent years have shown, depression and anxiety continue to be a major worldwide concern.
HealthStreet Welcomes McNair Scholar
Romae Smith has joined HealthStreet through the McNair Scholars Program, under the mentorship of Dr. Linda Cottler and HealthStreet’s Research Statistician, Jasmine Mack.
HealthStreet’s SF2UF Bridge Student Awarded Best Poster
On April 10, 2017, HealthStreet’s Janice Dalmond was awarded best poster at the RUE (Research in Undergraduate Education) Research and Creative Scholarly Projects Festival.
Team HealthStreet Attends ACTS Washington D.C. Conference
Dr. Linda Cottler, Dr. Deepthi Varma and QC/Data Specialist Scott Cohen recently represented HealthStreet at the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Translational Science 2017 conference in Washington D.C.
Fresh Wagon brings fresh fruits and vegetables to an area near you
Do you wish you had farm-fresh food available near you? Well, HealthStreet and Fresh Wagon have partnered to increase food security in the community.
Visit our Cancer Research Engagement Program web page HERE to learn about research opportunities, health education and medical and social resources all devoted to cancer!
Contact Cheri Knecht, (352-294-4882) for assistance with resources, clinical trials information or other cancer related concerns.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Facts to know about Melanoma:
• 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with skin cancer
• Skin cancer can be fatal, more than 80% of skin cancer deaths are from Melanoma
• Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the US
As we move into summer the intensity of the sun’s UV rays becomes higher.
Here are some ways to protect your skin:
• Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15 before going outside and reapply as needed
• Make a fashion statement and wear a hat
• Wear sunglasses to protect eyes from UV and sensitive skin around your eyes
• Use an umbrella to shield the sun’s rays
Would you like to help HealthStreet build community, support students and continue its groundbreaking research?
You can donate clothing and toiletry items at the HealthStreet facility or make a gift of any amount by donating here.
Resources for ResearchersHealthStreet offers many services, including recruitment assistance, to University of Florida investigators. Our Community Health Workers assess community members’ health needs and then link them to studies for which they may be eligible. With over 9,000* members in our database, we have many members interested in studies just like yours. In fact, we have navigated over 50%* of our members to research studies in which they were interested. HealthStreet also provides a convenient location with free parking for some study activities. With data from 9,000+ community members, we may also have preliminary data you may use to help support your grant application. Give us a call or visit our website to learn more about the many ways HealthStreet can help with your research study! * Data through 07/17 Monthly CalendarEvery month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, Community Health Worker outreach efforts, classes, support groups and events to improve the community’s health! |
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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