On Nov. 21, UF faculty and administrators were joined by community members and Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe to celebrate the launch of HealthStreet, a new community engagement initiative from the UF department of epidemiology. HealthStreet is designed to reduce disparities in health care and research. Community Health Workers talk to…
The department of occupational therapy will offer CarFit, a free program to help mature drivers fit more comfortably and safely in their vehicles.
Patricia Kricos, Ph.D., an audiologist in the department of speech, language and hearing sciences, is quoted in a New York Times article about how hearing loops installed in public places can greatly improve sound quality for users of hearing devices.
UF students receive training on educating middle school students about tobacco risks as part of a UF Area Health Education Center program.
Ed Buckley founded peerFit.com to helps users search for local group fitness classes or use the site’s tools to build online communities for their own fitness groups.
A new book club for people with language problems caused by stroke and other illnesses offers participants the opportunity to express themselves in a safe, fun environment.
Kaitlin Shiver uses creative strategies to balance her roles as physical therapy graduate student and professional athlete.
The College of Public Health and Health Professions is pleased to announce the PHHP Outstanding Alumni for 2011. They will be honored at a ceremony during the college’s alumni reunion on November 5. Alumni less than 10 years since graduation Meryl Joseph Alappattu, doctor of physical therapy ’08 …
Dr. Jennifer Reingle is the first graduate of the University of Florida’s doctorate in epidemiology program.
