Edition Information: Volume 3, Issue 10, 2017Thank you for reading HealthStreet’s Monthly Newsletter. HealthStreet is research helping people! Read about our latest initiatives to see how we are working with the community and UF researchers to create a healthier community through community engagement and research. Visit Our Website: MyHealthStreet.org |
This Month’s HealthStreet Statistics:
27 NEW HealthStreet Members
39 NEW Navigations to UF Research
3 NEW Enrollments to UF Research
4 Blood Pressure Screening
7,945 Total HealthStreet Members
***Numbers reflect data collected between 8/18/2016 and 9/17/2016**
New Health Research Study Measures Effect of Mental Health on the Body
“The goal of the research is to develop an understanding of the physiology of mental disorders … HealthStreet significantly aided our efforts, as they have wide contact with the public of Alachua County, helping us recruit the broad range of participant required for our research,”- Principal Investigator, Peter J. Lang, Ph.D., a graduate research professor in the department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida
Our Community, Our Health: Understanding and Addressing Trauma Across the Life Span
Join the viewing event at UF HealthStreet, October 26, 2016.
HealthStreet: A Successful Model
On September 9, 2016, the Research Participant Community Partnership Core of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research held a conference, “Research Participant Recruitment & Retention: What is Working Across the Nation?” HealthStreet’s poster was presented by Lauren Light, our study navigator.
She shared with research professionals our best practices and innovative strategies for engaging the community in health research.” This is great visibility for HealthStreet and we thank the UF CTSI for its support.
HealthStreet JAX turns 3!
Since October 2013, HealthStreet JAX engaged more than 2,600 community members in Duval county to participate in health research. The team, coordinated by Dr. Fern Webb, has partnered with more than 50 community organizations and numerous research principal investigators to expand recruitment efforts.
To see how our Jacksonville Community Health Workers (CHW) can recruit for your study, please contact Dr. Fern Webb at (904) 383-1998.
HealthStreet’s Healthy Halloween Tips & Recipe
With Halloween coming up, the days are getting shorter, houses are starting to look spookier, and candy is filling the aisles of supermarkets. Before you reach for those “buy one, get one” chocolate bar packs, consider the potential health risks of consuming too much refined sugar.
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.
HealthStreet Cancer Corner Testimonial
“I’ve been a member of HealthStreet for several months. I was fortunate to be called and asked to take part in a breast cancer study that would provide free scans to look for breast cancer recurrence. As a triple negative breast cancer survivor, recurrence is often on my mind. Taking part in the study gave me peace of mind with the scans all being clear, and the chance to help our UF researchers!”
Terry Weber
HealthStreet Member
Health Research Dissemination at HealthStreet
Dr. Jonathan Licht, director of the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, engaged community members and health professionals alike at HealthStreet during the monthly Cancer Connections meeting. Dr. Licht’s presentation was titled: “What is cancer: a primer on cancer biology.”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
There are many different symptoms of breast cancer and many women report no symptoms at all. This is why mammograms and breast exams are extremely important tools for detecting it early.
Would you like to help HealthStreet build community, support students and continue its groundbreaking research?
Volunteer your time and talent.
Resources for ResearchersHealthStreet offers great services to UF investigators. Community Health Workers meet community members in the field and link them to studies through the coordinator. We also routinely check our population database for persons who may fit eligibility criteria for UF studies. Find out what HealthStreet can do for your research study! Pictured: Participants in the Interactive Games to Increase Older Adults’ Sense of Social Connectedness Study. The private investigator for the study was Yu-Hao Lee, PhD. Study coordinators were doctoral students Min Xiao and Robert Wells. Learn how HealthStreet can help your study
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! Click here to see our February calendar
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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 many low or no-cost services, including eye exams, mental health counseling, dance classes, cooking classes, health support groups, a clothing closet and a 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