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National Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol misuse.

Alcohol misuse, which includes binge drinking and heavy drinking, increases the risk of harmful consequences including alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious issues that affect your quality of life, physical and mental health.

For more information on Alcohol Awareness Month, click here.

Below is the history of heavy alcohol use in the past 30 days among HealthStreet members by age and sex. Among men, the rate of heavy drinking is highest among 25 to 34 year old and drops among those who are 65+. For women, rates are highest among the youngest age group and decrease as age increases. In our sample, women 65+ have half the rate of heavy drinking as men of the same age.

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Research Study Opportunities

If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, HealthStreet community health workers can be reached for navigation at 352-294-4880.

HeathStreet Food Pantry

Visitors to The HOPE (Helping Other People Eat) HealthStreet food pantry might have noticed an upgrade on their most recent visit! Thanks to an award from the University of Florida Medical Guild our food pantry now has a brand-new side-by-side refrigerator.

The Pantry Gourmet

Welcome to "The Pantry Gourmet!" Discover quick and easy recipes made with quality items community members can likely find in HealthStreet's food pantry!

Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef/Chicken Bowl

This week's recipe is the viral cottage cheese, sweet potato and ground beef/chicken bowl! This meal is the perfect mix of spicy, savory and sweet. It's a must try!

Ingredients:

1 pound of ground beef or chicken
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 avocado
2 cups cottage cheese
Taco seasoning (or seasonings of choice)

Instructions:

In a skillet, brown the ground beef/chicken over medium heat, breaking it up as you go. Add taco seasoning, or seasonings of choice, and mix well. Set aside.
Roast or air fry sweet potatoes until fork-tender. I cooked mine in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 13 minutes with avocado oil spray and seasonings.
Start with a base of cooked sweet potatoes, then add a generous scoop of cottage cheese.
Top with the seasoned beef and sliced avocado.
Optional: Finish it off with hot honey and hot sauce for that sweet-spicy kick. Mix it all together for the ultimate flavor explosion!

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Community Events at HealthStreet

The following services are available in collaboration with many community partners, including UF College of Dentistry, UF College of Medicine and Bread of the Mighty Food Bank.

Full Calendar

HOPE Food Pantry

Available to our members facing food insecurity, and can be accessed by members up to once per week. Located at our building off of Old Archer Road.
Mondays & Thursdays Noon - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
& Fridays
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saving Smiles Clinic

Saving Smiles promotes children’s oral health by offering free, on-site preventive and limited dental care through collaboration with community partners.
Wednesdays
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
By Appointment Only

Al-Anon
Group

Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.
Thursdays
Noon - 1 p.m.
(Hybrid Meeting)

Breast Cancer Support Group

Participants will learn from and support others who have been affected by breast cancer during open discussions on topics such as the "new normal" of living beyond treatment, managing the anxiety and fear of recurrence, family and friend relationships, and talking to your children about your cancer and treatments.
Wednesday, April 23
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Registration required.

Safety Net Meeting

SNC is an independent, voluntary group founded in 2015 or 2016. They meet monthly as equals, sharing responsibility for venues and moderating, while collaborating to support one another in the Safety Net community.
Friday, April 25
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group

Join our Diabetes Support Group at HealthStreet, where you can learn effective management skills and understand what it truly means to live with diabetes.
Wednesday, April 30
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For a list of all of our upcoming community events and outreach locations view our calendar 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 distributed 318 NARCAN® kits—636 total units—during the month of March.

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 at no charge to you.

Together, we can make a difference!

Your donation will directly support essential services and truly make a difference in our community. Every dollar you contribute helps us take steps towards reducing disparities that affect so many.

Just imagine the impact of your generosity: for $25, you can provide 15 personal care items, ensuring dignity and basic hygiene for those in need. With $50, we can purchase 16 daily bus passes to RTS, giving individuals reliable transportation to access vital jobs, healthcare, and services. And with $100, we can fuel the vehicles that our Community Health Workers use with 32 gallons of gasoline, enabling them to reach those in need and provide critical referrals and support.

We are also asking for direct donations of personal care items such as: shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, body wash, shaving kits & cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, deodorant, floss, pads, tampons, disposable wipes, hairbrushes and diapers.

Another way that you can make an impact in our community is by donating to the HealthStreet Clothing Closet! There is an ongoing need of the following items: men's clothing, women's clothing, children's clothing, baby clothing, coats, gloves, beanies, scarfs and blankets.

Clothing and personal care items can be directly donated at our HealthStreet location anytime between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., so we can place these items into the hands of those who need them.

Let’s join forces and create an extraordinary impact together!

Thank you for your kindness!