Post by Tara McKenzie Erp In August of 2013 a change started to take place. HealthNet staff were given the opportunity to train as Federal Navigators to help people enroll in the Market Place under the Affordable Care Act. After many hours, weeks, and months our team all became official “Navigators”. So what does that mean? [...]
National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Post from our friends at the American Cancer Society March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society is emphasizing the importance of age-appropriate colorectal cancer screening. An estimated 50,310 deaths from colorectal cancer is expected to occur in 2014, accounting for 9 percent of all cancer deaths. The Society is also recommending [...]
Today is National Kick Butts Day!
Post by Stacey Chappell March 19 marks the 19th annual Kick Butts Day! What exactly is Kick Butts Day? This day was marked by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to encourage youth to take a stand against ‘Big Tobacco’. Youth and adults nationwide are encouraged to contribute to this cause by raising awareness of tobacco [...]
Get Movin’ for Mental Health!
Post by Laura Jay-Ballinger Would you like to reduce stress? Would you like to sleep better at night and feel more energized during the day? Wouldn’t it be nice to feel less tired and more mentally alert? There is a remarkably simple solution to make these things happen: exercise! Physical activity is a great way to [...]
Support HealthNet’s Homeless Initiative Program During Homeward Bound
HealthNet’s Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) serves more than 2,800 individuals, families and children each year with services that include Street Outreach; Walk-in Office “Triage”; Intensive Case Management; Employment Workshops, Job Search and Job Placement; Health Care (in 10 different shelter sites and on the streets) and five housing programs. Once a year HIP participates in [...]
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
Post by Dr. Ebony Jordan Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Tooth decay (cavities) is the single most common chronic childhood disease according to the U.S. Surgeon General. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) encourages parents and caregivers [...]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Post by Lauresa Garnett Did you know February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 1 in 10 teens reports being physically abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the last year. Teens who suffer dating abuse are subject to long-term consequences like alcoholism, eating [...]
Musings of a Millennial – Note to Self
Post by Tori Kissner, Family Support Specialist, Healthy Famlies On my desk I have a sticky note that says the following: Note to self: RELAX. You are enough. You have enough. You do enough. It’s my visual affirmation that sometimes makes the difference between a good day and a [...]
Blue Monday
Wintertime can be difficult for many people. Especially in Indiana, it is a season of cold, dreary, short days. When immediately moving to Florida isn’t an option, what can we do to shake the winter blues? First, it’s important to recognize what you’re experiencing. As always, self-awareness is key. Being self-aware means being intentional about [...]
The Well-Woman Exam and Why It’s Important!
It’s not uncommon to hear women complain about their annual well-woman exam and wonder why it’s so important. Check out the post below from Certified Nurse Midwife, Carrie Bonsack! Carrie explains the importance of this annual exam and why you should be going each year! Why is this important? The annual exam is an opportunity [...]
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