In light of Memorial Day, we would like to repost a success story from our Homeless Initiative Program’s HVRP Program. The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program has continually helped those who have served our country and came home only to fall on hard times. This was originally posted in Febrauary, enjoy the story of Ricky Wallace [...]
How to put more into your remembrance during Memorial Day Weekend
It is hard to believe that we are approaching Memorial Day weekend! After what seemed like the longest winter on record, we are now anticipating grilling out with friends and spending a long weekend with family. All across the state, pools will start to open and Hoosiers will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis [...]
Spring Into Action! Community & Health together in one place!
Today’s post was written by University of Indianapolis Community Health student, Kelley Sprinkle, who just joined HealthNet for a summer internship. She shares her experience below on the preparation, anxiety, and pride felt during the Spring Into Action walking event put on at Southeast Health & Dental Center. —————————————————— As one of the program planners [...]
Take 5 — Make a Difference for Indy TODAY
Construction workers are transforming the land next to HealthNet Barrington Health Centeron Indy’s southeast side into a sleek, two-story “medical home” that will significantly expand the center’s capacity to provide regular checkups, dental work, and therapy for the city’s poorest residents. Yet even as welders and electricians prepare the building for its late 2011 opening, [...]
Pledging for a better you and a healthier Indianapolis community
This week is National Women’s Health Week – a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services‘ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women’s health. HealthNet would like to join these efforts of promoting the theme [...]
Grassroots Advocacy Never Sleeps!
Well we almost got a little power nap! Budget talks for Fiscal Year 2012 are on the table in the U.S. House of Representatives, and yes once again, we need to remind our legislators just how important community health centers are — not only to saving the health care system money but also to saving [...]
Show your Mamas some LOVE!!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Kay Johnson, HealthNet staff member, shares her personal story on the importance of reminding the ones you love to take care of themselves. Whether it is a gentle push or a ‘GET YOUR BUTT TO THE DOCTOR!’, Kay stresses the urgency to love the ones nearest to you. [...]
Whatever you call ‘em, check ‘em!
Getting your annual exam is critical, and we want Indianapolis to know that we give a care about women’s health! In a light-hearted approach to a serious issue, HealthNet’s Whatever you call ‘em, check ‘em breast cancer awareness campaign encourages women to get their annual breast exam. Seriously, there’s nothing more important taking care of [...]
A Gift that more than just your mom will remember…
This year it is estimated that people will spend roughly $1.9 BILLION on flowers for Mother’s Day!! Yes, that is billion with a “B” – can you believe it? Of course, mom will be thrilled and admire the beauty and scent of the flowers for a few days but then what? This year, why not [...]
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