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Pain Awareness Month
The month of September marks International Pain Awareness Month. This month signals an annual global campaign to help spread awareness of issues related to pain and pain management.
In 2024, the US Pain Foundation reported that 51.6 million (21%) adults live with chronic pain and 1-in-4 Americans endure pain every day.
Chronic pain is typically caused by an injury or a health condition. However, there are many other reasons for chronic pain including genetics, older age, being female, surgery, overweight, stress or mood disorders and trauma.
One of the most common types of pain is bone pain. Below is the lifetime history of bone pain among HealthStreet members. As shown in the figure, this pain is equally reported by men and women 45 to 64 years of age and older (28%). Reports of bone pain are lower among those 18-44 years of age (12%) regardless of sex.
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Research Study Opportunities
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If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, HealthStreet community health workers can be reached for navigation at 352-294-4880. |
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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! |
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Egg Roll in a Bowl Whip up this quick, flavor-packed egg roll in a bowl using just four simple ingredients. With all the savory goodness of a classic egg roll, minus the wrapper, this quick skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground turkey, chicken, beef, or pork 1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Toppings of your choice, optional (see recipe note) Cooked white or brown rice for serving, optional
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a very large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add the ground meat and use a spatula to gently break it into smaller pieces. Cook until the meat is browned with no pink remaining, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn off the heat, drain the excess fat from the meat (if needed), and return the skillet to the heat. Stir the coleslaw mix into the cooked meat. Cook until the cabbage just starts to wilt but is still crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce and ground ginger and cook for 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Sprinkle with toppings of your choice, if desired. Serve on its own or over rice.
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Community Events at HealthStreet
The following services are available in collaboration with our partners: Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and UF College of Dentistry, and College of Medicine. |
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HOPE Food Pantry
Available to our members facing food insecurity, and can be accessed by members 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.
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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
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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 problem drinking.
Thursdays
Noon - 1 p.m.
(Hybrid Meeting)
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EAC Pediatric Eye Clinic
Eye exams for children with vision problems, eye exams after a failed vision screening, free and discounted glasses. Appointments are required for this clinic so if you are interested please call us at (352) 580-0393 at least two days prior to the date of the event.
Tuesday, September 9
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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2025 HealthStreet Night of Dance
Our Night of Dance event is about bringing our community together through dancing. Through this free event, we want to share with community members ways to improve health; whether it’s health screenings, health education, or information on local resources.
Saturday, September 20
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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HealthScreen at HealthStreet
The community-based initiative offers free health screenings for community members at greatest need for hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Don't wait—join us at UF HealthStreet or find us at one of our outreach events and receive your free assessment!
Mondays & Thursdays
10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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For a list of all of our upcoming community events and outreach locations view our calendar here.
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Donations Needed
HealthStreet's furniture is old and needs a refresh. If you have any couches, chairs, please consider donating to HealthStreet. We are also looking for a dolly cart! If you have furniture you’d like to donate, please call HealthStreet Director of Operations Robert Baez at 352-294-4884.
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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 3,092 NARCAN® kits—6,184 total units—spanning June 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
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.
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Consider Donating to HealthStreet
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.
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!
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