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 [...]
Summer is HERE!!! What you need to know to stay safe!
Summer has finally arrived and….as the temperatures continue to soar…..there are a few things we need to keep in mind when it comes to sun and heat safety. Did you know that one of the biggest weather related risks during the summer months is the possibility of a child dying in a vehicle from heat [...]
Help Your Kids Fight the Bite This Summer!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
15 Lessons From A Community Health Center Nurse
René Kougel, the health center manager at our Martindale-Brightwood Health & Dental Center & Eastside Health Center, is a Registered Nurse just like each one of our health center managers. She and her colleagues have a LOT of experience in the nursing. In honor of National Nurses Week, today we’re reposting one of our most [...]
Thank a Nurse Today!
In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12), HealthNet salutes the tireless efforts of the nurses who have dedicated themselves to promoting and maintaining the health of the families we serve. Established by the American Nurses Association to coincide with Florence Nightingale’s birthday, National Nurses Week is a time to recognize the strength, [...]
Take Care of Your Child’s Smile!
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. That’s why HealthNet’s NEW Pediatric & Adolescent Dental Center, located in downtown Indy, is pleased to offer [...]
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