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Participate in Health Research!

Adults 18 and older to participate in online interviews about cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol use. Your name and data will be kept confidential. Compensation provided. Who can participate? Adults 18-65 years oldUsed cocaine in the past 30 daysUsed alcohol…

Our Commitment to You During COVID-19

We know there is growing concern as the outbreak and impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve is at the core of what we do here at HealthStreet. Our team is thinking of you and your family in this…

Join Us March 10th for Gambling Disorder Screening Day

Around 3 out of 100 people have gambling problems. It’s nothing to be ashamed of and recovering from a gambling problem is possible. The first step though is identifying that a problem exists. PDF HealthStreet is…

Neurocognitive Screening Initiative Team at HealthStreet

The Neurocognitive Screening Initiative (NSI) provides a cognitive assessment service to adults who have concerns about their thinking or memory, including symptoms of ADHD, epilepsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia syndromes like Alzheimer’s disease. The clinic offers screenings to uninsured individuals or those who cannot otherwise afford cognitive testing.

Naloxone Saves Lives HealthStreet Effort

The UF Healthstreet Overdose Prevention and Education initiative, sponsored by the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health of the Florida Department of Children and Families, launched Tuesday at the UF HPNP Atrium. Nearly 70 people were in attendance, ranging from students, faculty, staff and community members. The event was…

HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Clothing Closet and Toiletry Pantry

On Thursday, December 5th, the University Of Florida Office Of Sustainability hosted the 2019 Fall Collection Day. This event was an easy and convenient way for the Gainesville community to donate their gently used household, clothing, electronics, and food items to deserving organizations. We are lucky to have received a…

HealthStreet Spotlight: Beatrice Dorestil, MPH

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Beatrice Dorestil, MPH as the new Director of Operations for UF HealthStreet. Beatrice earned her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Florida and has served as the Lead Community Health Worker (CHW) at UF HealthStreet since June 2018.

Save the Date! HealthStreet’s 4th Annual Night of Dance | 10/19/19

Get ready for one of Gainesville’s favorite community events: HealthStreet’s Night of Dance at Bo Diddley Plaza! Night of Dance brings Gainesville’s diverse communities together to celebrate the art of dance while spreading the word about health resources available to individuals and families in our communities. Local groups will be…

CHOMP Melanoma’s FREE Skin Cancer Screening at HealthStreet

Come to HealthStreet on Thursday, July 18th between 6-8:30 p.m. and get a FREE skin cancer screening! Chomp Melanoma, a group composed of UF medical and undergraduate students, will be hosting the event, which is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment required). UF Health dermatologists,…