Edition Information: Volume 4, Issue 06, 2017
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Men’s Health Month: It Begins With a Trip to Your Physician
June is Men’s Health Month Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances and other health education and outreach activities.
Research through HealthStreet: Reducing Pain and Behavioral Expressions for Older Adults with Dementia
Behavioral expressions, such as agitation and aggression, affect up to 90% of persons with dementia.
Students from SHPEP Visit HealthStreet
On June 5th, ten students from the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) visited HealthStreet.
June 27th: National HIV Testing Day
Stop by HealthStreet for free HIV testing, along with safe sex kits and health education resources, on June 27th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Community Health Worker Spotlight
HealthStreet would like to highlight one of its Community Health Workers (CHWs) this month: Carrie Sadler.
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.
National Cancer Survivors Day
National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of June. It is a day to celebrate life for those who have survived the battle as well as a day to inspire those who have been recently diagnosed. National Cancer Survivors Day is a day for everyone, cancer survivor or not, to unite and celebrate life.
Cancer survivorship statistics:
• The number of cancer survivors is projected to grow to 26.1 million by 2040, an increase of almost 11 million from 2016.
• Over the next decade, the number of people who have lived 5 years or more after their cancer diagnosis is projected to increase approximately 35%, to 14 million
• 62% percent of survivors are currently 65 years of age or older
Source: cancercontrol.cancer.gov
Cancer-related services held at HealthStreet:
• Alachua County Prostate Cancer Alliance
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
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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