From April 2020 to December 2021, HealthStreet CHWs and staff have worked remotely and in-person to provide tailored services and referrals to community members. Our infographic highlights some of our success. HealthStreet CHWs continue to engage with our community and develop new partnerships to further reduce health disparities and gaps;…
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.
NARCAN® Nasal Spray Distribution Initiative HealthStreet was invited to partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families to fight the opioid epidemic by distributing an expensive, life-saving drug, free of charge, to our community members. Opioid addiction has been a leading cause of death in our country, with…
HealthStreet is excited to celebrate our 12,000th member! Members are interviewed by community health workers about their physical and mental health needs, and then they are linked to medical and social services and research opportunities. Even during COVID-19, HealthStreet continued to stay connected to the community to address important needs.
To address the health needs of an aging population in Florida, a Florida Department of Health Education and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Research grant was submitted and awarded to the University of Florida Department of Epidemiology. More than 9% of the US population living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) reside in…
We know there is growing concern as the outbreak and impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve is at the core of what we do here at HealthStreet. Our team is thinking of you and your family in this…
Around 3 out of 100 people have gambling problems. It’s nothing to be ashamed of and recovering from a gambling problem is possible. The first step though is identifying that a problem exists. PDF HealthStreet is…
HealthStreet is proud to welcome students as part of our Spring 2020 C.A.M.E.O. student and volunteer program!
The UF Healthstreet Overdose Prevention and Education initiative, sponsored by the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health of the Florida Department of Children and Families, launched Tuesday at the UF HPNP Atrium. Nearly 70 people were in attendance, ranging from students, faculty, staff and community members. The event was…
On Thursday, December 5th, the University Of Florida Office Of Sustainability hosted the 2019 Fall Collection Day. This event was an easy and convenient way for the Gainesville community to donate their gently used household, clothing, electronics, and food items to deserving organizations. We are lucky to have received a…
