HealthStreet Project Manager wins 2014 Advocate of the year
Darryl Pastor has works hard at his job and in the community. This year he was awarded with the honor of 2014 Advocate of the year from the Center for Leadership and Service.
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Epidemiology
African-Americans express keen interest in medical research participation, UF study finds
In interviews with nearly 6,000 residents of five U.S. cities, African-Americans were more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to express an interest in participating in medical research, even if studies involved providing blood or genetic samples. The findings appear online ahead of print in the American Journal…
From the Desk of Our Founder: Believe! … in you
You are never too busy to take care of yourself. You are never too busy to help another woman. I never write articles about myself. I always write about scientific methods, interventions, and study findings. Today, I am writing about me and breast cancer. Cancer is a weird sounding…
Developing new pathways to care
Catherine Striley, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.S.E., is investigating ways to remove barriers to care and provide people with resources to empower themselves and improve their health and quality of life. In a recent project funded by the Tourette Syndrome Association, Striley and a colleague at Washington University created a video…
Master of Science in Epidemiology
Master of Science Epidemiology The Master of Science in Epidemiology (M.S.E.) degree is tailored for students aiming for research-focused careers in epidemiology.
UF’s HealthStreet opens to connect Alachua County residents to health services and research
On Nov. 21, HealthStreet officially opened its doors on UF’s East Campus with a proclamation by Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe, pictured at right with HealthStreet’s Linda Cottler and Noni Graham (photos by Maria Belen Farias/University of Florida). Led by Dr. Linda Cottler, chair of the UF Department of Epidemiology and…
UF launches HealthStreet
UF launches HealthStreet 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…
On the HealthStreet
The UF department of epidemiology is working to get research, medical and social resources to the people who need it most. To do that, they’re hitting the streets. HealthStreet is a new community engagement initiative designed to reduce disparities in health care and research. Community Health Workers will talk to…
Number 1 graduate
Dr. Jennifer Reingle is the first graduate of the University of Florida’s doctorate in epidemiology program.
