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Help Your Kids Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Post by Laura Jay-Ballinger, M.A., LMHC It’s that time of year again– back to school!  It’s hard to believe the summer went by so quickly! I’ve noticed that both kids and adults have a difficult time adjusting routines and getting back to school.  One of the most arduous tasks of the fall is establishing good sleep [...]

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Kids Not as Excited to Go Back to School as You Are?

Post by Bhumi Bhavsar Yes, it’s that time of year again; the kids are going back to school – which means shopping for clothes, shoes, school supplies- the whole works!!  You’re excited and others are excited, however you notice that your child doesn’t seem excited; rather their behavior seems to have taken a change for the [...]

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BIBs and Healthy Families Promotes School Readiness

Post by Denise Kaspar Healthy Families America is a nationally recognized evidence-based home visiting program model designed to work with overburdened families who are at-risk for adverse childhood experiences, including child maltreatment. HealthNet’s Healthy Families program has been providing home-based family support services for approximately eighteen years.  Healthy Families America has a strong research base, [...]

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Help Your Child Start the School Year Off Right!

Post by Dr. Mary Jo Stine – Summer is almost over and the children will be back to school soon.  What can you do to get your child’s school year off to a great start? Immunizations are an excellent way to help keep your child healthy.  Children entering kindergarten need to show proof of having received [...]

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West Health Center Campaign is Underway!

Governor, Greg Sain, and Administrator, Craig Olivares, from the Loyal Order of Moose Speedway Lodge No. 500, dropped off a check for $450 to be directed towards HealthNet West Health Center!! The Loyal Order of Moose is a family fraternity and service organization dedicated to putting their time, talent, and treasures into the communities in [...]

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Take the Test. Take Control. #NHTD

Today is National HIV Testing Day and we are encouraging you to “Take the Test. Take Control.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV and nearly one in five aren’t aware that they are infected. It is extremely important to get [...]

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Dr. Mary Jo Stine awarded with Edwin L. Gresham Award

The Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (INAAP) recognized the tireless efforts of HealthNet Southeast Health & Dental Center pediatrician Mary Jo Stine, M.D., M.P.H., at the INAAP’s Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon, which was held May 30, 2013 in downtown Indianapolis. Each year, INAAP members nominate individuals from around the state who [...]

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Speedway Lions Club Help Kick-Off Campaign

President Lion Jerry Hotseller, dropped off a check for $1,500 from the Speedway Lions Club to be directed towards HealthNet West Health Center!! Lions care about their community and are interested in its welfare, health standards and progress towards a better tomorrow. Their motto “We Serve” is a testament to the hard work they do [...]

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Mighty Mouth: Keeping Your Baby’s Teeth Healthy

  Caring for young children’s teeth is an important part of keeping their bodies healthy—and it’s never too early to get started! Strong first or baby teeth set the stage for strong permanent teeth, and help children play, learn, and grow. In honor of Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips to keep [...]

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Gifts That Keep Giving — Year-Round

As we approach the end of the year, we are reminded of the spirit of giving that surrounds the holiday season. Generosity can be seen in many ways: Donating last year’s coat to a homeless shelter Dropping some spare change into the Salvation Army bell ringer’s red bucket Purchasing a toy for the Toys for [...]

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