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HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 131: June 2022

Learn more about local support resources below: Community Organizations LGBTQ+ Campus Organizations Medical Professional Organizations STEM Professional Organizations Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Events The Our Community Our Health team will be at the following locations this week. For a full list of…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 130: June 2022

Image Source: Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s and Brain Injury Awareness Month   Go purple this June! During the month of June the Alzheimer’s Association asks people around the world to wear purple in solidarity of Alzheimer’s and Brain Injury Awareness Month. This month provides the opportunity…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 129: May 2022

Cross-CTSA Special Seminar, Community-Based Approaches to Promoting Behavioral Health Equity: A Call to Action Join us for a cross CTSA special seminar with panelists from Morehouse School of Medicine, UC Davis Health, University of Florida, Health Education Council, and UMass Chan Medical School.

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 128: May 2022

High Blood Pressure Education Month May is High Blood Pressure Education Month! Blood pressure higher than 130/80 mm Hg can cause serious health problems including: heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and dementia. Know your numbers and have your blood pressure checked at least once a year. HealthStreet…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 127: April 2022

Free HIV testing and counseling at HealthStreet Did you know HealthStreet offers free HIV testing and counseling? Early detection and treatment substantially reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others and ensure better health. HealthStreet can also connect you to research studies for those with HIV. Call…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 126: April 2022

Mixing arts and science to promote vaccine confidenceUF Center for Arts in Medicine, UF College of the Arts, UF HealthStreet, and Our Community, Our Health have all partnered to promote vaccine confidence and education around COVID-19. Last week a series of vaccination events…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 125: March 2022

UF HealthStreet and Cooperative Extension collaboration wins first place Innovations Award from the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) The AAMC has recognized Linda B. Cottler, Ph.D., M.P.H., FACE, Catherine W. Striley, Ph.D., M.S.W., ACSW, M.P.E, and Michael Gutter, Ph.D. with 1st place in the 2022 Innovations that Bolster Community Trust…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 124: March 2022

Please Note: In the event of rain the UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm will be canceled. C.A.M.E.O. Program Welcome Spring 2022 Community Members! Interested in joining for Fall 2022?  Apply Here C.A.M.E.O (C) Communications Strategies (A)…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 123: March 2022

C.A.M.E.O. Program Welcome Spring 2022 Community Members! Interested in joining for Fall 2022?  Apply Here C.A.M.E.O (C) Communications Strategies (A) Epidemiological and Biostatistical Analyses (M) Community-Engaged Program Management (E) Community Health Education (O) Outreach. Apply Here Or for…

HealthStreet Newsletter Issue 122: February 2022

C.A.M.E.O. Program Welcome Spring 2022 Community Members! Interested in joining for Fall 2022?  Apply Here C.A.M.E.O (C) Communications Strategies (A) Epidemiological and Biostatistical Analyses (M) Community-Engaged Program Management (E) Community Health Education (O) Outreach. Apply Here Or for…