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HealthStreet Event Calendar

Every month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, community health worker events, classes, and support groups! Check out our calendar.

Community Health Workers

CHWs provide outreach around the city throughout the week, offering FREE health resources like Deterra™ Deactivation Bags and 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!

Research Study Opportunities

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 Medication and Exercise Adherence study is examining how changes in thinking and memory due to aging impacts consistently taking medication and exercising. Eligible participants must be 65 years of age or older, currently prescribed medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high glucose levels, not exercise regularly, and have trouble with memory and thinking.

+The Mind in Motion study is examining how the brain is involved with slowing down 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 Caregivers and Their Dentists study is examining the barriers and facilitators that caregivers to children with Medical dental coverage face when seeking services. Eligible participants must be a caregiver of a child 2-18 years of age with Medicaid dental coverage and speak English.  

+The LAMPS study is examining the effects of GABA on sleep quality and chronic pain on older adults. Eligible participants must be 65 years of age or older, have a smartphone, experience poor sleep, and have chronic pain.

 

If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, please contact our Study Navigator, Sara Marsh, at

352-294-4873.

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Do you or does someone you know have cancer? We're here to talk with you about the many opportunities to participate in research. Please use this link to become a member and learn more about cancer screenings.

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