This Friday! First Annual UF College of Pharmacy Spring Community Wellness Fair at HealthStreet

UF HealthStreet is partnering with various student organizations in the UF College of Pharmacy to host the first annual Spring Community Wellness Fair at HealthStreet , April 1st, from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to the free health screenings, health education and family activities! If you’re interested in attending, feel free to RSVP! If you have any inquiries, please contact me via email at eedwing1@ufl.edu.

 

Adult and Kid Friendly!

RSVP on Facebook here or register on Eventbrite here

 

 

Some services provided include:

•             Blood Pressure Readings

•             Blood Sugar Testing

•             A1c Testing

•             Cholesterol Testing

•             HIV Testing

•             Medication Review ("Ask the Pharmacist")

 

Education will be provided on the above topics as well as:

•             Alcohol and Tobacco use

•             Immunizations

•             Antibiotic Resistance

•             Asthma & Allergies

•             Breast Cancer

•             Diabetes, Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease

 

A short presentation by a Clinical Pharmacist will be given: "Depression: Myths vs. Facts"

 

Other Activities Include:

•             Kids’ Corner:

o             Face Painting

o             Chalk Drawing

o             Coloring

•             Field Games FOR PRIZES!

o             Four Square

o             Tug of War

o             Jump Ropes

o             Hula Hoops

o             Three Legged Races

 

•             Food:

o             Cilantro Tacos Food Truck will be available for purchase

Request for Education Grant Applications: Proposals Now Being Accepted

Thanks to all the continuing support of Floridians in purchasing the END BREAST CANCER specialty license plate as well as in the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation's network of breast cancer supporters, survivors, and activists fighting to end breast cancer. We have invested over $4.0 million of dedicated funding for education and research programs in the state of Florida.

 

The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), along with those who generously support us with their talent, time, and resources, is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in Florida. Grants are awarded in support of innovative education and research programs throughout Florida.

 

The FBCF is currently offering education grants for Florida organizations: $5,000.00 for projects in a single county and up to $10,000.00 for projects provided in multiple counties that focus on education in one on one or small group settings to reach as many people as possible. Grants are available for projects that take place over a 12-month period.

 

 

Application Deadline is May 9, 2016.

Applications must be postmarked by this date to be accepted.

 

Download 2016 Request for Education Grant Application

 

Important Note:

Funding is not available for: screening, treatment programs, one-time events, conferences, symposiums, seminars, and participation as an exhibitor, presentation, or attendance at health fairs, conferences, symposiums, and seminars.

 

All requests for education funding should be directed to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation Education Committee.  More information on funding opportunities is available at  www.FloridaBreastCancer.org

  

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Save The Date: 8th Annual Rural Tobacco Summit

Save The Date

8th Annual Rural Tobacco Summit

Tobacco Treatment: A Call to Action

Friday, May 13th, 2016

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Otter Springs Park and Campground

6470 SW 80th Ave.

Trenton, FL 32693

The Rural Tobacco Summit is designed to provide attendees with up-to-date information on best practices in tobacco treatment for health care professionals.

Registration available soon on Stellaredsolutions.org.

Continuing education credits will be available.

Funding Opportunities for Breast Cancer Education

Thanks to all the continuing support of Floridians in purchasing the END BREAST CANCER specialty license plate as well as in the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation's network of breast cancer supporters, survivors, and activists fighting to end breast cancer. We have invested over $4.0 million to fulfill our goal of dedicated funding for education and research programs in the state of Florida.

 

The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), along with those who generously support us with their talent, time, and resources, is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in Florida. Grants are awarded in support of innovative education and research programs, throughout Florida.

 

The FBCF is currently offering education grants for Florida organizations: $5,000.00 for projects in a single county and up to $10,000.00 for projects provided in multiple counties that focus on education in one on one or small group settings to reach as many people as possible. Grants are available for projects that take place over a 12-month period.

 

Important Note:

Funding is not available for screening, treatment programs, one-time events, conferences, symposiums, seminars, and participation as an exhibitor, presentation, or attendance at health fairs, conferences, symposiums, and seminars.

 

All requests for education funding should be directed to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation Education Committee.  More information on funding opportunities is available at  www.FloridaBreastCancer.org

 

Application Deadline is May 9, 2016.

Applications must be postmarked by this date to be accepted.

Florida Rural Health Association Annual Conference-April 28th & 29th in St. Pete Florida! Register Now!

It is time for the Florida Rural Health Association Annual Educational Summit on April 28^th and 29^th in St. Petersburg Florida. As you all know, funding for rural Florida is threatened and a constant battle. We have a full agenda with tracks focused on funding, population health, and national programs. Specific topics includes Medicaid wrap around payments, integration of primacy care and mental health, oral health, and funding from the Federal Communication Commission. Please see an agenda attached to this email.

 

For more information please see below or click here: floridaruralhealth.org/summit

 

What: Florida Rural Health Association’s 22^nd Annual Rural Health Educational Summit: Effective Rural Action

When: April 28 & 29, 2016    

Where: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 1^st. Street South, St Petersburg, FL 33701

Click here to register: http://stellared.learningexpressce.com/index.cfm?fa=view&eventID=5757

National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Webinar March 8, 2pm ET

Hello Cancer Stakeholder:

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and the 80% by 2018 Initiative has planned a webinar that you won't want to miss!

On Tuesday, March 8^th at 2:00pm, please join the American Cancer Society and the National CRC Roundtable for a live broadcast featuring Dr. Richard Wender, Chair of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and Chief Cancer Control Officer of the American Cancer Society, Dr. Lisa C. Richardson, Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and many other leaders, to mark the 3rd year of the 80% by 2018 effort. We'll look back on our shared successes, meet the winners of the 80% by 2018 National Achievement Awards and look ahead at what we need to do in the next two years and nine months to get to the finish line.

You may join the broadcast through the link below.  Registration is required.

http://event.onlineseminarsolutions.com/r.htm?e=1140193&s=1&k=E43F7CC6B5F37416528AB60BB03FA1E3

Sign up now, this will be a popular event!

Thank you!