Category: Community Resources
Archer Family Health Care
A service of UF College of Nursing provides Primary Care services for adults and children. Participating providers of Aetna, Avmed, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Health Care, Medicare, and Medicaid. Uninsured patients are seen on a sliding fee scale determined by income and family size based on the Federal Governments Poverty Guideline. Patients are seen by appointment, walk in, and same day appointments.
Leanne Sanders, RHC-CP, CPB, Practice Manager
(352) 265-2550
16939 SW 13th Avenue
Archer, FL 32618
Alachua County Health Department
County Health Departments provides Primary Care, Pediatrics, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Services and Immunizations for individuals who are uninsured or under-insured. Fees are based on a sliding scale depending on income.
To make an appointment: 352-334-7910
224 SE 24th St.
Gainesville, FL 32641
Alachua County CHOICES Health Services
www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/css/choices/
A health services program designed to help working uninsured residents of Alachua County stay healthy. Eligibility Guidelines: Age 18 – 64, US Citizen or Permanent Resident, Alachua County Resident, Employed 20 Hours a Week or more, Limited Household Income, and Not eligible for Health Insurance (Private, Medicaid, Medicare or VA Benefits).
Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville
Provides temporary housing, basic amenities and support to families with critically ill children treated at area medical facilities.
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc.
Provides lodging and support services to patients, families and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from home.
800-318-8861
Yoga for Healthcare
Oncology trained yoga professional offering stress reduction programs, gentle restorative yoga, guided relaxation and meditation practices to cancer survivors and their families. Individualized and group instruction available.
Tammy Bernard, M.Ed., RYT
Tammy@yogaforhealthcare.com
352-219-8012
PO Box 357382
Gainesville, FL 32635
Team Survivor of North Florida
An organization that provides exercise and health education to women of Northern Florida who have been affected by cancer. The programs, which combine fun fitness activities with emotional support, are an important part of the ongoing healing process for women living with and surviving cancer. Activities range from Tai Chi, Dragon Boating and yoga to triathlons and marathons. They require no commitment of time and are free to participants. Survivors are encouraged to participate at their current level of fitness and can join TSNF after their medical release forms are signed and submitted. To access these forms and for more information about Team Survivor North Florida, please visit the Team Survivor website.
Safe & Comforting Massage for All
Offering Therapeutic Massage with skills in Deep Tissue,Connective Tissue, Polarity, MPS Scar & Pain Management Therapy, Warm Bamboo Fusion,Oncology Massage ( safely work with Cancer and Mastectomy/Lymphedema Risk Patients)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Complete Decongestive Therapy
Integrative Therapies include: Aroma Therapy,Reiki, Oneness Blessing/Deeksha
Handicap Accessible office.
Lily is active and passionate in educating women on the risks and prevention of Lymphedema. She now offers a Lymphedema Risk Management MLD package that is affordable to all women. As a member of FSMTA and The Society For Oncology Massage, she actively volunteers in our community.
Lily Van Halen
lily@AdvancedMassageWorks.com
352-278-1025
2727-B NW 43rd St.
Suite 8
Gainesville, Fl 32609
Guided Meditation Class for Cancer Patients
Evidence-based research has shown Reiki therapy promotes relaxation, a sense of well-being, reduction in anxiety, relief from pain, and improves quality of sleep. In my own experience in private practice,
patients receiving Reiki therapy integrated with various cancer treatments have reported significant pain relief, relief from nausea, headaches and neuropathy, as well as improved quality and quantity of sleep. To schedule an initial visit, please call 386-853-0162.
A Guided Meditation class is now scheduled on Tuesdays at noon at the Cancer Center of North Florida Regional in a room just off the lobby (to the right as you enter), called the “Health & Healing Place.”
The Cancer Center is a stand-alone building on the northeast corner of the hospital. It sits north of the Medical Arts building, and shares a free-parking garage with the Medical Arts Building. Additional parking for the Cancer Center is outside, and you are able to park there if you prefer.
Joan Ellen Kniseley
misterk9@windstream.net
386-853-0162
4131 NW 28th Lane, Suite 5
Gainesville FL 32606
Gainesville Health & Fitness Cancer Recovery Program
Our free 4-week program is designed specifically for those newer to exercise or those looking for a gentle, supportive way to feel like themselves again. We focus on making you feel comfortable from day one, helping you find success in small wins, and building the confidence to live a more active life.
Your Path to Feeling Better:
- The Personal Consultation: Meet one-on-one with a GHF Fitness Specialist to map out a 4-week plan that respects your restrictions and honors your pace.
- A Gentle Start: Progress gradually through a mix of strength training, cardio, and soothing pool, stretch, and Tai Chi classes tailored to your current capacity.
- The Recovery Suite: Ease treatment-related aches in our sauna, steam room, and warm therapy pool, or find refreshment in the cold pool.
- Weekly Support: Stay encouraged with weekly check-ins to adjust your plan as you get stronger.
Don’t let treatment-related fatigue define your days. Rebuild your strength, experience a renewed sense of empowerment, and discover what your body is capable of in a welcoming environment. Contact Debbie Lee at 352.692.2115 or Debbie.Lee@ghfc.com to get started.