In October, Community Scientists Kristie Hill, Stanley Richardson, and Nadine Zemon proudly represented our program at the 2024 PCORI Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. This two-day event brought together researchers, patients, and advocates to share and discuss the latest PCORI-funded studies on topics such as health equity, mental health, women’s…
On October 30th The University of Florida Health Cancer Center unveiled its groundbreaking Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, a 40-foot mobile unit designed to provide lifesaving cancer screenings and health services directly to underserved communities across North Central Florida. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including 3D mammography and screenings for cervical, colon,…
Many fond memories have been shared since we learned about the passing of Shirley Bloodworth (double UF Nursing alumna BSN ’65 and MN ’66). Shirley was employed as a Community Scientist since 2015 and provided health care advice for several entities at the University of Florida. She passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville.
Community Scientists from our program attended the 2nd Annual Learning Health System and AI Workshop, held from September 4 to 6, 2024, and hosted by the OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network and the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Nadine, Carlos, Kristie and Stanley represented the Community Scientist Program,…
