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HealthStreet expands to rural counties

HealthStreet will provide transportation to health appointments at no charge for at least 250 older adults who do not have transportation access.

Research At HealthStreet: Spinal Manipulation To Treat Low Back Pain

HealthStreet is currently recruiting for a study that wants to investigate the response of a commonly used spinal therapy for low back pain. Are You Eligible? Eligibility Criteria Participants must be between 18 and 60 years old Currently experiencing low back pain Exclusion Criteria Systemic medical conditions known to…

Welcome President Fuchs! HealthStreet Shows Value Of Health Research at College Showcase

The Value of Health Research In Our Community HealthStreet represented the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions on Dec. 4 at the UF College Showcase. The College Showcase, held in celebration of President Kent Fuchs’ Inaugural week, represented various colleges and program initiatives. HealthStreet staff engaged students,…

A Birthday To Remember: HealthStreet’s 4th Year

  On Nov. 20, UF faculty, UF researchers, organizers and the community came together to celebrate HealthStreet’s four years of improving the health of Alachua County as well as four years being at the University of Florida. HealthStreet is a community engagement program in the UF Department of Epidemiology and UF Clinical…

Research At HealthStreet: Older Adult Brain Function Study

  HealthStreet is currently recruiting for a study that investigates how everyday health factors affect brain function in older adults. Why Participate? HealthStreet members who participate receive two weeks of computerized brain exercises to strengthen their brain’s abilities at no cost! They will receive a screening for sleep apnea at no…

New Research Study Analyzes Effectiveness of Text Messaging vs. Phone Calling

Overview of the study Dr. Deepthi Varma, faculty in the UF Department of Epidemiology, is conducting a study through HealthStreet to compare the effectiveness of different types of reminders such as telephone calls or text messaging or both telephone calls and text messaging to increase the rate of use of…