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Dread paying the bill after a trip to the dentist? Dental school graduates may have it worse: their student loans.
Read More »Filling Financial Cavities: How A Loan Forgiveness Program Would Help Dental School Grads
Ahead Of World AIDS Day, 26 Get Free HIV Testing At UF
Organizations hosted a Don't Stress the HIV Test event at the University of Florida on Wednesday to offer free HIV testing ahead of World AIDS Day. In total, 26 received the test.
Read More »Along Gainesville’s ‘Acupuncture Alley,’ Eastern Medicines Offer Opioid Help
Alternative medicines have taken a foothold in Gainesville, especially along the city's "Acupuncture Alley," and they have gained attention nationally because of opportunities for alternatives to opioids. But not everyone is convinced of their effectiveness.
Read More »Gainesville Police Officers Donate Blood To Help Local Community
“I had a situation with severe anemia a while back, and I had several blood transfusions that helped save my life,” said Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell. “I’m a believer in it. We’re all looking for a purpose in life, and one purpose in life is to help others..."
Read More »Leaders Of Campus Organizations Speak Up About Student Mental Health Issues
According to a 2016 survey conducted by the American College Health Association, 52.7% of students surveyed reported feelings of hopelessness and 39.1% reported feeling so depressed that it was difficult to function during the past 12 months. We spoke to six campus mental health activists about student mental health issues and the resources available for students in distress.
Read More »Alachua County Strike Out Hunger Food Drive Partners with Farm Share to Provide Food for Holidays
After Irma and as the holidays approach, Alachua County residents utilize the 2017 Strike Out Hunger Food Drive and Farm Share, a large-scale food bank that utilzies inmate labor and volunteers to distribute food across Florida for free.
Read More »‘UF Already Gives Out Condoms’: Orgs Pushing For More Free Feminine Products
A group of organizations has joined together to push for the University of Florida to offer free feminine hygiene products in more places than just its Women's Clinic.
Read More »Families Of Veterans Find A Home Away From Home At Fisher House
For veterans receiving treatment at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, the Gainesville Fisher House provides a respite for their families.
Read More »UF To Open Clinical Program For Smell Disorders
The program, which will be one of only three programs nationwide, aims to provide clinical and educational support for people with loss or impairment of sense of smell.
Read More »Gainesville Taekwondo Classes Build Up Intellectually Disabled Children
Star Martial Arts is one of at least 18 martial arts studios in Gainesville, but it has a component that makes it particularly distinct: catering to children with intellectual disabilities.
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