In Indy, we take pride in our neighborhoods. From Martindale-Brightwood to Downtown, Fountain Square to Brookside or Broad Ripple, we appreciate the personality and flavor of each small community. At HealthNet, we’ve been deeply invested in our neighborhoods for more than 45 years. In fact, many of our health centers began with small groups of [...]
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 [...]
52 Ways to Leave Your Blubber in 2013
Have the endless holiday feasts and cold winter days left you feeling out of shape and a few pounds heavier? Take heart — You’re not alone. You’ve joined the “feeling unpleasantly plump” club that, according to a joint report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, includes a startling 30 [...]
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 [...]
Winter Walking in Indy: Little Steps, Big Reward
Another cold, gray Indiana winter officially begins tomorrow. What’s YOUR strategy to stay active this season? Let’s face it. The temptation to hunker down and stay put is almost insurmountable. Yes, indeed, just as soon as the weather cooperates, you’re going to start (or get back into) taking regular walks to improve your health and [...]
Thankful for Gifts from the Heart
The holidays come with donation drives everywhere! Each drive is different…Whether it is an office chili cook-off, a coat drive, or a collection of monetary donations, it is exciting to so many creative groups helping out others during the holiday season. The IU Health Affinity groups had their own idea for a Holiday Helpings drive that, fortunately and gratefully, we [...]
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 [...]
Back to Basics: Going Smoke-Free
Today is The Great American Smokeout 2012! Going smoke-free is one basic thing you can do to keep your life healthy and balanced. More than four in five smokers say they want to quit. Research shows that you are twice as likely to succeed if you join a tobacco cessation program that includes ongoing support. [...]
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