|
| |
National Diabetes Awareness Month
National Diabetes Awareness Month is observed throughout November in an effort to bring attention to diabetes, which affects about 38 million Americans according to the National Institutes of Health.Below is the self-reported lifetime history of diabetes among HealthStreet members by self-reported age, race, and sex. The percent of self-reported lifetime history of diabetes is highest among Black/African American women 60-plus years of age.Check out our calendar for our upcoming health-related services, classes, and events, such as the monthly Diabetes Support Group held on the last Wednesday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. |
|
|
| |
Saving Smiles Clinic
The Saving Smiles program promotes children’s oral health by offering free, on-site preventive and limited dental care through collaboration with community partners. Services offered include the following:
• Dental exams
• Oral hygiene and nutrition education
• Preventative dental treatments, such as fluoride varnish and
dental sealants
• Limited dental care, including SMART fillings and simple
extractions of baby teeth |
|
|
| |
Call for Donations
We are seeking clothing donations for our Clothing Closet and Toiletry Pantry. If you have any of the needed items listed in the above images, please consider dropping them off at our location so they can be distributed to those in need in our community. We are currently in need of men's clothing items, though we appreciate any and all donations of clothing and toiletry items. The UF HealthStreet Clothing Closet and Toiletry Pantry are available for members to access up to once per week at our building. These resources are available during business hours Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
|
|
|
| |
The Pantry Gourmet
In celebration of our new food pantry, we're thrilled to introduce "The Pantry Gourmet," a fresh new recipe series in our newsletter. Discover quick and easy recipes made with items community members can get from our food pantry.
Fudgy Butternut Squash Brownies
Ingredients:
1 cup pureed butternut squash 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup coconut sugar (can be replaced with brown or white sugar) ⅔ cup flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips, plus more for the top (semi sweet and/or milk)
Instructions:
1. Make the squash purée.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Then peel and cut squash into small cubes. Once boiling, add the squash to the pot and set a timer for 10 minutes. Once the timer beeps, check to see if the squash is tender (it should pierce easily with a knife). Once tender, transfer your squash to a food processor and purée until smooth. Let the squash cool completely before adding it to your batter.
2. Prep the oven.
Turn the oven on and set it to 350 degrees. Line an 8-by-8 baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Mix the ingredients.
Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. (Use a large spoon or spatula instead of a whisk for mixing.) Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix again. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top. Then place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-27 minutes.
5. Slice & serve
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Community Events at HealthStreet
UF HealthStreet HOPE Food Pantry
HealthStreet, 2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Mondays and Thursdays: Noon – 4 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The HOPE Food Pantry is available to our members facing food insecurity in partnership with Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. The food pantry is located at our building off of Old Archer Road and can be accessed by members up to once per week.Equal Access Clinic
Children: Tuesday, November 12, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Adults: Tuesday, November 19, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
No-cost pediatric and adult eye exams. Call 352-273-9425 to schedule an appointment.Saving Smiles Clinic
Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saving Smiles promotes children’s oral health by offering free, on-site preventive and limited dental care through collaboration with community partners. By appointment only. Diabetes Support Group
Wednesday, November 27, 3 – 4 p.m.Breast Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, November 27, noon – 1 p.m.Cancer Educational Wellness Series
Monday, November 25, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Virtual class held via Zoom. Al-Anon
Thursdays, Noon – 1 p.m. (Hybrid meeting)For a list of all of our upcoming community events and outreach locations view our calendar here. |
|
|
| |
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. |
|
|
| |
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 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.
|
|
|
|
|
