To continue in the spirit of National Midwifery Week, HealthNet midwife Jill Kocher wrote today’s blog post to set the record straight about nurse-midwives. There are many myths surrounding the practice of midwifery, so do you know the facts? Check out the truth about midwives below! Myth #1: Midwives only do home births. Midwives deliver [...]
A day in my shoes in West Africa: Stories from a Midwife
In honor of National Midwifery Week, we met up with Paige McDaniel, one of HealthNet’s many excellent midwives! Paige recently traveled to Liberia, West Africa to conduct a needs assessment and help nursing staff in Liberia update protocols. Check out Paige’s incredible story about her trip to West Africa and delivering twin baby boys! Q: Tell [...]
The Common Cold vs. the Flu
Flu season is quickly approaching and symptoms are sure to arise. The cold and flu can be really similar, so how can you tell what you really have? Check out the top differences between the cold and the flu below. One of the best ways to prevent the cold is by frequent hand-washing. An estimated [...]
Mammogram Myths Debunked!
October has quickly arrived and you are probably starting to see the color pink everywhere in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, a statistic that we hope will decline. Annual mammograms are extremely important, because early detection can save lives. In [...]
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 [...]
Are my kids eating too much?
Let’s face it, today we live in a world where every meal is super-sized and eating the correct portion looks more like a snack. One-third of today’s children are overweight or obese, a statistic we hope will drop dramatically. Times have certainly changed over the last few decades as more homes have two parents working [...]
Speedway Chamber of Commerce Donate to West Health Center Campaign
BIG thanks to the Speedway Chamber of Commerce for their generous gift of $1,000 to be directed to HealthNet West Health Center! In December 2012, a renovated Blockbuster Store at 6029 West 10th Street became home to HealthNet’s newest health care facility – HealthNet West Health Center. The 4,500 square foot center offers adult primary [...]
A Day in My Shoes: Homeless Initiative Program
Did you know that our Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) serves approximately 3,000 homeless individuals each year? They also provide employment and training services to help homeless individuals achieve their career and educational goals. We reached out to Matt Holland from the HIP Employment and Training Team to learn more. Matt serves as the Job Developer to help [...]
Are you taking enough time for yourself?
Post by Laura Jay-Ballinger, MA, LMHC Self-care is a simple concept with a difficult application in life. It is an essential part of emotional well-being and something that is often overlooked. We get into the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and often focus our attention on to-do lists or taking care of others. [...]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Post by Dr. Mary Jo Stine It’s a fact. Kid’s are getting fatter. One-third of children are now overweight or obese. How did this happen? Why worry about it? What can we do to fight this? The Pepsi Generation. Soft drinks have certainly contributed to the obesity epidemic. The typical can of soda contains 250 calories. [...]
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