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It is hard to remember being 2 years old…

Who was you imaginary friend? What was your favorite toy? What television show did you watch NON-STOP? You may have these answers because of the stories family members have told you, but it is hard to remember it first hand. Our memories may not be that sharp between the ages of 0 and 3, BUT [...]

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Welcoming in the New Year! Now announcing our first event of 2012

As 2012 begins and everyone starts getting back into the swing of things, we wanted to announce our first event of the year! Our Better Indy Babies program has partnered with Once Upon a Child to host ONCE UPON A HEALTHY BABY at 6 Indianapolis locations on January 28! Shop at any local Once Upon [...]

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A 2011 Tax Deduction That Can Save Lives!

As 2011 draws to a close, we wanted to share a letter from HealthNet President/CEO Booker Thomas that appeared in yesterday’s e-newsletter: Dear Friends of HealthNet, Every year, hundreds of individuals make donations that help HealthNet fulfill its mission of caring for the community. We hope you will join them and make a gift to HealthNet [...]

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HealthNet friends hold a Holiday Helpings Drive that goes beyond collecting donations…

The holidays come with donation drives everywhere!  Each drive is different…Whether it is an office bake sale, a canned food drive, or a collection of monetary donations, it is fun to see the creativity of groups in accomplishing the goal of helping out others during the holiday season. The IU Health Women’s and Minority Affinity [...]

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Just in time for the holidays!! A Holiday Helpings Drive success…

Last month, we were contacted by a HealthNet physician who also works for the Regenstrief Institute. The staff at Regenstrief were in the planning stages of a Holiday Fund drive and wanted to direct the gifts to our patients in need this holiday season. This week we ventured over to collect dozens and dozens of [...]

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“Giving a Care and Opening Doors” – HealthNet’s Holiday Wish List

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTZtb40z-fg?hd=1] “Giving a Care” and “Opening Doors” represent the mindset of HealthNet as an organization and our outreach programs in particular. In this video, Benita and Toscha talk about the impact of donation on our clients and patients. Becoming a support person for HealthNet, especially for our Better Indy Babies, Healthy Families, and Homeless [...]

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Help others by cleaning out those closets this holiday season!!

Many nonprofit organizations are seeing an influx of needs – especially this holiday season.  As the economy still seems to struggle – so do many families and children living in Indianapolis. HealthNet’s outreach programs provide case management and basic necessities to thousands of families each year. This year in particular, we are hoping to meet [...]

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Better Indy Babies/ Healthy Families Takeover – Thank You

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Better Indy Babies/Healthy Families Takeover: Quinticca – a participant – shares her story!

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A Conversation with our BIBs/HF Home Visitors – Part 3

In the third and final part of our ‘Conversation with our Home Visitors’ Video Series, our three home visitors speak candidly about the program, how it impacts the Indianapolis community, and the impact it has on the lives of new mothers and mothers-to-be.   [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE2wqUEBZgM?hd=1&w=480&h=360]

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