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6.9.2026

39 Photos | UVA Health WellAware Program Hosts Healthy Streets Healthy People Event in Partnership with City of Charlottesville 

By Michaela Kramer
Photos by Jay Joyce

UVA Health’s Population Health WellAware Community Health Worker program team recently hosted their fifth annual Healthy Streets, Healthy People event in partnership with the City of Charlottesville and the Move2HealthEquity Coalition. Held at Booker T. Washington Park, the family-friendly community event featured engaging activities for all ages while sharing resources for street safety and environmentally healthy neighborhoods.

"The Healthy Streets Fair is what caring for your neighbors looks like in action," says Betsy Peyton, BA, BSN, RN, Director, Clinical Care Services WellAware. "This year, more than 50 organizations came out to offer resources, health education, safety trainings, kids' activities, gardening demos, and a free BBQ lunch. But it's more than just a fun afternoon — it's a chance to have real conversations about the things that affect people's daily lives, whether that's gun violence, pedestrian safety, healthy food access, or staying safe in the heat. We are committed to making our community safer and more welcoming for everyone."

Teams from UVA Health and UVA student groups played a big role in creating a successful day of fun and education for the Charlottesville community!

UVA Health Stroke Center team including Kimberly Bond, Mary Jobson-Oliver, and Beth Hundt share resources and information on signs of stroke.
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UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) team members Summer Johnson and Claudette Grant share screening brochures and about Johnson’s latest brain cancer research to bridge the gap between academic research and the community.
WellAware Community Health Worker program, including Anna Z. and Mollie Griddine, share resources and overview WellAware services to improve access to care and help patients navigate the complex healthcare system by offering health education, resources, and hands-on support.
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library’s Community and Outreach Services Librarian Kimberly Barker offers translated health information resources and bilingual health education kids’ books.
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Emily Gonzalez, PhD, ABPP, and Michaela Martin of UVA Health Children’s Pediatrics Oncology share information on mental health and violence coping strategies and promote Conversations with a Child Psychologist: Monthly Webinar Series. 
Sherica Jones, Ed.D., and Jess Harris of the President's Council on UVA-Community Partnerships engage in dialogue with attendees on what a safe and healthy community looks like and share information on gun violence safety.
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Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (launched April 2026) team members Brittany Nash, LCSW, and Martavious Terrell provide trauma-informed education and community resources.

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