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Please join us for the 4th Annual Gainesville Health & Wellness Fair at HealthStreet!
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UF HealthStreet has partnered with Southern HIV Alcohol Consortium (SHARC), UF Health Cancer Center, and WellFlorida Council, Inc. to host the 4th Annual Gainesville Health & Wellness Fair. These organizations will be providing health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, BMI), social and medical referrals, health education, and more. You can also learn about research studies you may be eligible to participate in. Call 352-294-4880 for more information...READ MORE » |
Black members of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) are urging Black Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them. The scientists, doctors, nurses, public health experts, and other health professionals who have reviewed the research have developed this informative video. Watch it here. |
Today, April 7th, is National Walking Day! This day is to remind people of the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers, or take them with you, to work and take a 30-minute walk at some point throughout your day.Here are some great ways to make those 30-minutes more enjoyable:-Wear comfortable clothes-Invite a friend-Make sure to stretch those muscles-Drink plenty of water-Make sure you have good posture |
April 5th to 11th is National Public Health Week, which is a time to recognize public health achievements and highlight health issues that are important to our community. Do something for your neighbors this week like donate food, volunteer and get vaccinated. |
Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be at the following locations this week, in addition to other places:+Waldo Library+Health + Wealth Pop Expo+4th Annual Health & Wellness Fair+Grace Marketplace+Upper Room Church+Gainesville Vineyard Church Food DistributionCHWs are all over the city providing FREE health resources, like Deterra™ Deactivation Bags and NARCAN® Nasal Spray, helping you to know which research studies you may be eligible for, and signing you up to become a HealthStreet member.
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If you missed our Community Health Workers while they were on outreach, stop by HealthStreet at 2401 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608. Our facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM. We offer a clothing closet and toiletry pantry, and we can provide you with health-related resources and referrals.
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Every month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, Community Health Worker outreach efforts, classes, support groups, and events for the community! Check out our April calendar. |
On the fourth Monday of each month, UF Health Palliative Care hosts fun and educational classes offered to cancer patients, family members, and the community to promote health and quality of life. Classes are free and hosted online...READ MORE » |
RESEARCH STUDY OPPURTUNITIES
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Interested in participating in research?Here are a few studies that you can participate in now:+Self-Driving Vehicle Study is interested in understanding perceptions, attitudes, values, and beliefs towards autonomous (self-driving) vehicles. Eligible participants must be 40-64 years of age, English speaking, willing to complete cognitive screening, licensed to drive, and have driven within the past 6 months. +The Rogue Study is examining the role of the gut microbiome on reasoning in older adults living with HIV. Eligible participants must be HIV+ or currently taking PrEP, 60 years of age or older, and willing to participate in an MRI.If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, contact our Study Navigator, Sara, at 352-294-4873.
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Do you or does someone you know have cancer? We'd love to talk about opportunities to participate in research. Please use this link to become a member and learn about cancer screenings. |
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