Friday marks the first day of summer – and, unofficially, the beginning of Indy’s mosquito season! Mosquitoes are more than an itchy nuisance. Some carry dangerous diseases such as West Nile virus and dengue fever. The itchy bites can be scratched open by children, leading to scabbing, scarring and skin infections. Prevention is the best [...]
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Keeping Safe this Summer – Water Safety 101
Summer is finally here and it’s time to enjoy the weather and relax! With temperatures rising, we’re all ready to throw on our bathing suits and head to the pool. But before you make your way to the deep end, check out these 10 tips on staying safe in the water. Never swim alone and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Calling All Advocates: We Need Your Help TODAY!
Tomorrow, March 1, the sequester (across the board cuts in federal spending) goes into effect. What does that mean for Indianapolis? And for you? For Indianapolis and the nation, it means significant cuts to community health centers serving the uninsured and underinsured. If the sequester is not delayed or replaced, the Health Centers Program will [...]
Indy’s Homeless: Preparing for Winter’s Coldest Night
As most of Indianapolis hunkers down for the coldest week so far this winter, outreach workers with our Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) will be outside in the frigid temperatures, seeking out the homeless and helping them stay warm. In 2012, HIP served over 3,000 individuals experiencing homelessness. A one of Indiana’s largest programs to provide comprehensive [...]
Don’t Forget to Give A Care This Holiday Season!
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 this holiday season. Consider that: $25 provides patients with emergency medical needs such as medications, food, shelter, or transportation to and from medical offices. $50 helps [...]
Host A Holiday Drive – Help Those In Need This Season!
Post by Tricia Tomson 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 [...]
The Holidays – Joys and Fears
Post by Bhumi Bhavsar With the Holidays slowly creeping up again, it can be a very stressful time of the year. One of the most basic tips I tell all my patients, is self care. Self care is very important – make sure you take some time out of your busy daily schedule to refocus [...]
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