October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer.
Note: Information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women across the United States.
To find a screening program near you, click here
NARCAN® SAVES LIVES
NARCAN® Nasal Spray may counteract the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Since most accidental overdoses occur in a home setting, it was developed for family, friends, and caregivers – with no medical training required.
HealthStreet has partnered with Florida Department of Children and Families to distribute NARCAN® in our community. Call 352-294-4880 today to get your own NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
HealthStreet Event Calendar
Every month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, Community Health Worker outreach efforts, classes, support groups, and events! Check out our May calendar.
Community Health Workers
CHWs provide outreach around the city throughout the week, offering FREE NARCAN® Nasal Spray kits. CHWs can also let you know which research studies you may be eligible for and can help you sign up to become a HealthStreet member.
If you can’t meet with our CHWs while they are on outreach, stop by 2401 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608. We have a clothing and toiletry closet, and can provide you with face masks, health-related resources, referrals, and more!
Interested in participating in research?
Here are a few studies that you can participate in now:
+The Women Helping Women study is evaluating whether community health workers (CHWs) who recruit and partner with community members facilitate lung cancer screenings. Eligible participants must be female, 50-77 years of age, and current or former smokers with a smoking history of 25 pack-years.
Recruitment for the study is ending soon. If you think you may qualify, call 352-294-4873 today.
+The Effects of Orange Juice study is observing the effectiveness of orange juice to maintain skin health and reduce aging. Eligible participants must be 45-65 years of age, female, white, and weigh at least 110 pounds.
+The MyCA study is observing the factors driving pain in knee osteoarthritis. Eligible participants must be 50+ years of age with chronic knee pain.
+The Mind in Motion study is examining how the brain impacts mobility as you get older. Eligible participants must be 65 years of age or older, able to walk without assistance, and willing to get an MRI.
+The AIM2ACT study is testing the effectiveness of a smartphone intervention to help control asthma among early adolescents. Eligible participants must be 18-70 years of age and caregivers of at least one child 12-15 years of age who have been diagnosed with persistent asthma.
If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, contact our Study Navigator, Sara, at 352-294-4873.
Do you or someone you know have cancer? We’d love to talk about opportunities to participate in research. Please share this link to become a member and learn about cancer screenings.
Visit UF Health COVID-19 Vaccination page to find a vaccination location near you. 
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