Jonathan Heaven and Andrew Osorio, two of UF HealthStreet’s Community Health Workers, represented HealthStreet at Diversity Day this year! They shared with the community how HealthStreet gives a voice to diverse populations and showcased how our analysis of data determines the public’s most pressing health concerns–an approach that helps…
From February 26, 2018 to March 4, 2018, the National Eating Disorders Association will be spreading awareness of the impact of eating disorders while providing resources for those who need help. Their goal is to debunk the myths and tear down the stigma surrounding eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia,…
The UF HealthStreet team is joined by more than 30 new volunteers and interns this spring! These students, participants in the C.A.M.E.O. program, will assist HealthStreet in communications strategies, epidemiological and biostatistical analyses, community engagement program management, community health education, and outreach. C.A.M.E.O. is HealthStreet’s multi-disciplinary volunteer program that…
Appropriately recognized around Valentine’s Day, Heart Health Month encourages healthy living habits to improve heart health and to decrease the risks of heart disease. According to the CDC, cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and even stroke are some of the top health concerns in…
The Gainesville VegFest is coming up this month on February 17, and UF HealthStreet will be there to talk about our programs and to help spread the word on healthy eating! The 2nd Annual Gainesville VegFest is sponsored by North Florida Veg Events, Inc. and City of Gainesville Parks,…
Researchers at the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida are conducting a study to examine whether bacteria that live in human gut (called “gut microbiome”) could influence the levels of female hormones that have been consistently linked to increased breast cancer risk in women. As the gut…
Cancer Connections is a monthly educational and networking meeting held at HealthStreet for cancer healthcare professionals, cancer patients/survivors/caregivers. Anyone who is involved in the care or treatment of cancer patients or who provide a service to them is welcomed to join us. The group meets at HealthStreet…
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, and although early detection, diagnosis and treatment can halt vision loss caused by glaucoma, about 10 percent of people with glaucoma who receive treatment still experience vision loss. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which in most cases produce increased pressure…
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body, influencing the function of many of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver,…
What is stalking? While legal definitions of stalking vary from one jurisdiction to another, a good working definition of stalking is “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.” According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, and…
