NATIONAL TOWN HALLS ON CRITICAL HEALTH ISSUES
Our Community, Our Health (OCOH)
Our Community, Our Health brings diverse communities together to foster an ongoing conversation among health researchers and community members, including those who participate in research.
GROUPS
Veterans support
Back on Track Veterans Recovery Group
Tuesdays at 11 am. Get back on track mentally and physically with VA professionals
Veterans support
Seeking Safety Veterans Group
Thursdays at 2:30 pm. Veterans only. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for veterans. Contact Chelsey Curran at (352) 213-8409 for more Information.
HEALING/CONNECTION IN ARTS
AnArtists Community Group
First Tuesday of every month at 4:30 pm. A supportive group of adults who find healing and connection through the arts. No experience necessary!
diabetes support
Diabetes Support Group
Last Wednesday of every month at 12 pm. Bring a lunch!Discuss what it means to live with diabetes, empowerment, and life management skills.
cancer support
Cancer Connections
Fourth Wednesday of every month at 12 pm. (This may vary). Presentations are given by healthcare professionals who treat or provide a service to cancer patients, survivors, and/or their caregivers.
BLADDER CANCER SUPPORT
North Central Florida Bladder Cancer Support Group
Meets the third Wednesday of every other month. from 11 am to 12 pm. Bladder cancer patients, survivors, and their family and friends are welcome to attend this support group.
Cancer support
Cancer Educational Wellness Series
Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Open to all cancer patients, family and the community.
EVENTS
Cancer support
Cancer Educational Wellness Series
Fourth Wednesday of every month at 1:30 pm. (This may vary). Fun and educational classes for cancer patients, family members and the community to promote health and quality of life.
Eye care
Equal Access Clinic (EAC) Eye Clinic
The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30 pm. Affordable eye care for underserved populations. Please leave a message at (352) 580-0393 at least two days prior to clinic. *NO WALK-INS*
quit smoking
Smoking Cessation
Last Thursday of the month from 11 am-1 pm. FREE Nicotine Patches. FREE Workbook/Materials. DOUBLES your chances of success
Brain screening
Neurocognitive Screening Initiative
First Monday of the month from 5 – 8 pm. For adults (ages 18+) who have concerns about their thinking and/or memory – including symptoms of ADHD, epilepsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia syndromes like Alzheimer’s disease.Call (352) 888-7940 to make an appointment.
cooking and healthy lifestyles
Cooking Matters for Adults
How to cook with hands-on instruction Planning meals on a budget Nutrition and healthy living
ANNUAL EVENTS
arts and health
Annual Student Art Contest
celebration
HealthStreet’s Birthday Celebration
community health
Night of Dance
community health
Spring Community Wellness Fair
arts and health
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**Some activities are time-limited. Call (352) 294-4880 for event dates, times, and details or view our calendar.
Are you a community partner interested in holding an event or class at HealthStreet? If so, email vsims5757@ufl.edu.