April 2, 2020 | Issue 6

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Dear HealthStreet Members,

This is our fifth newsletter supplement focused on helping you navigate resources for COVID-19. In this issue, we are focusing on reconnecting our communities through making your voice heard, updated HealthStreet drive-up hours for essential items, online exercise resources, as well as information on the next UF OneHealth COVID-19 Update Webinar.

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Have Your Voice Heard & Check In With Us

Your opinion is essential to help us refer you to the best possible services and resources during this time. HealthStreet wants to hear about how you are doing during COVID-19. To make it easy, we have started some sentences for you to complete!

I am running out of ____________.

If I could get out I would go to ____________.

COVID is going to permanently change the way I ____________.

I saw something that really made me happy. It was: ____________.

Send us your first name (or initials/alias), city and the stories and perspectives you wish to share by email healthstreet@ufl.edu or by calling us 352-294-4880. When sending your submission, let us know if we have permission to share it with others in our future newsletters. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Clothing, Toiletry, and Naloxone Drive-Up Hours

Clothing and Toiletry Necessities
We want to ensure you have the items necessary to maintain good personal health and hygiene. Taking this commitment seriously, we will be hosting outside drive-up hours for toiletry and clothing items. We will be updating these hours weekly, as they will vary based on staff availability.

Free Naloxone To Save Lives
We still remain committed to providing this powerful medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose during drive-up hours. We will be updating these hours weekly, as they will vary based on staff availability.

When? 

Tuesday, April 7th, 1-4PM

Where? 

HealthStreet Parking Lot, 2401 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

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Monday, April 6th, 2020

One Health Center of Excellence
COVID-19 Update Webinar

Speakers: 

• Dr. Ilaria Capua, Director of the One Health Center

• Dr. Sonja Rasmussen, Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Epidemiology.

Time: 3:30-4:30PM

Location: Online via Zoom Meetings

Zoom Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/362898463

The room will cap at 300 participants, but One Health will post the recording no later than the following day on their website. Our HealthStreet team will also include a link on our COVID-19 Resource Page.

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Online Exercise Resources

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Stay Home, Stay Connected, Stay Informed

Please continue to visit the official CDC COVID-19 webpage where you can find updated information and resources to protect you and your family. As part of our commitment to you, we continue to update the HealthStreet COVID-19 resource page with local and online resources, seminars, news articles, and activities for children.

We also encourage you to view the most recent One Health Seminars on COVID-19. The two professionals who presented have years of experience; in fact, Dr. Rasmussen is the former CDC Director of Public Health Preparedness. Watch now:
Seminar 1: COVID-19 Update: The Public Health and Clinical Perspectives
Seminar 2: COVID-19 Update: The Public Health and Clinical Perspectives
Seminar 3: COVID-19 Update: The Public Health and Clinical Perspectives
Seminar 4: COVID-19 Update: The Public Health and Clinical Perspectives

We remain committed to you! Keep in touch via TwitterFacebook, call (352-294-4880), or email (healthstreet@ufl.edu). Please visit our calendar and website for updated information, guidance, and resources.

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Stop the Spread of COVID-19 with

Good Personal Health Habits

• Avoid having close contact with people who are sick.

• Practice social distancing and STAY HOME!

• If you are sick and do not require immediate medical attention, stay home. Call your doctor before visiting him/her, so he/she can tell you what to do next.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use your upper sleeve. Put your used tissue in a waste basket immediately and wash your hands as soon as possible with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles)

• If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent and water prior to disinfection.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Find out more about what you should be doing to prepare for the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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View our
Updated Calendar!

Every month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, classes, support groups, and events that aim to improve the community's health! 

Click here to see our April calendar

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HealthStreet Services

HealthStreet is a community engagement program that connects community members to medical and social services and opportunities to participate in health research at the University of Florida. By completing a health assessment with one of our Community Health Workers, we can provide you with information about low or no-cost services, including eye exams, mental health counseling, dance classes, cooking classes, health support groups, and a clothing closet and toiletry pantry. Your voice is important, and you can be heard by becoming a HealthStreet member!

Learn More about HealthStreet

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Make a gift of any amount

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Or visit us at MyHealthStreet.org

 

HealthStreet at the University of Florida

Phone: (352) 294-4880

2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

 

Questions? Please contact: 

Jordan Laib
Communications Assistant | HealthStreet at the University of Florida
College of Public Health and Health Professions | College of Medicine
jordanlaib@ufl.edu | (352) 294-4871

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