It’s no secret that cigarette smoking is harmful to the human body. It’s also rare to come across someone who smokes who hasn’t tried to quit, is trying to quit or plans to quit in the future. In fact the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 70% of people who smoke say they want to [...]
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A Married Couple’s Smoking Cessation Success Story: David Hagan
In 2003, HealthNet launched its Tobacco Cessation Program, designed to give one-on-one support for patients who want to quit smoking. The highly effective program follows the clinical practice guidelines established by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. More than 277 people successfully completed the program last year. Husband and wife, David and Kathy [...]
Celebrate Men’s Health Month!
Celebrate Men’s Health Month! Show the men in your life that you love them by encouraging them to make their health a priority! According to ABC News, men are more reluctant to go to the doctor than women, which is one of the biggest reasons a man’s life expectancy is six to seven years behind a [...]
Think Your Hands Are Clean? Think Again!
December 1-7 is officially known as National Handwashing Awareness Week. While handwashing seems like an easy task to figure out, CBS News reported that 95% of people who wash their hands are doing it wrong. You are probably thinking “there’s not a wrong way to wash your hands.” But unfortunately you’d be wrong! “The ‘right way to wash [...]
Be A Quitter For One Day!
Today is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout! Did you know that quitting for just one day can make a big difference in your health? HealthNet’s Tobacco Cessation Coordinator, Stacey Chappell, gives tips on quitting! What is the Great American Smokeout (GASO)? The Great American Smokeout (GASO) is a nationwide event held each year [...]
The More They Burn, The Better They Learn: Six Ways to Keep Your Kids Active This Fall
Did you know that kids who receive mostly As on their report cards are almost twice as likely to get the recommended daily 60 minutes of physical activity than kids who receive mostly Ds and Fs? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids who perform better in school are more likely to [...]
Health, Safety and Wellness – What does that look like in YOUR Community?
If money were no object, how would you increase health, safety and wellness in your community? Have you ever thought about it? Through a unique collaboration between the IU School of Medicine, Herron School of Art and Design, IU Health, HealthNet and other organizations, researchers have been asking that question of residents in the Avondale [...]
National Infant Immunization Week: The Power to Protect
This week marks National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), an annual observance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to share the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health of children under the age of two. Since 1994, NIIW has served as a call to action for parents, caregivers, and health care providers to [...]
12 Ways To Spring Clean Your Health
From tackling your in-box to tossing expired meds, these little tweaks will refresh your health Ah, spring. The weather is warming up. It’s time to open those windows and start sprucing up around the house. Although many of us don’t think about it, it’s also a great time to spring clean your health. Check out [...]
Keep Your Kids Sun Safe This Spring!
Ready to spend some time outside, now that the weather is warming up? Learn how to keep your kids sun safe. Most of us Midwesterners have been bundled up all winter. A day at the park or zoo can provide kids the kind of intermittent sun exposure that leads to sunburn. The amount of sunburn [...]
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