Post by Bhumi Bhavsar Things really have changed as time has progressed. Nowadays, it is becoming more common to talk about problems, issues, concerns, etc. In the “good old days” you would never hear of people talking outside of their home about their issues. Does that mean that those issues did not exist back then? [...]
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Helping Your Family Thrive: Reflections of Community Health Center Doctor
Post written by Dr. Varon Cantrell How does one define the word “Family”? The definition I found states, “Two or more people who share goals and values, have long-term commitments to one another, and reside usually in the same dwelling place.” How does one define the word “Thrive”? A definition I found states, “To grow [...]
Helping Families Thrive!
At HealthNet, we are all for healthy living! And, we believe it begins at home. The relationship between parent and child can be the primary source of health in a young person’s life — and a powerful motivator for adults to build more health into their own lives. That’s why we’ve chosen “Helping Families Thrive” for [...]
Making a House a Home
Post by Bhumi Bhavsar When you think of a “home” what comes to mind? Some words that come to mind for me are stability… consistency… safety… love… support… communication…and care. Home is where one can go to feel all of those things, and then some. What do you think is the difference between a home [...]
My Home is HealthNet
Post by Laurie Chavez For so many of our families, home is a variable concept. In other words, transience, insecurity, uncertainty and poverty often get in the way of the dream to have a physical grounding place to call their own. But, amazingly, each family I have served over the years has defined home in [...]
Easy Weight-Loss Math = Recipe for Success!
As a part of this month’s Give A Care About Home series, today’s blog focuses on some simple weight-loss calculations to help you and your family eat healthier and stay fit! Post by Rick Reifenberg, MD The generally accepted conversion is that one pound of stored fat is equal to about 3,500 calories. This could be thought of as [...]
Give a Care About Home
Post by Laura Jay-Ballinger To me, home as always meant a place of comfort. Whether that was my physical house that I grew up in or the people that represented this sense of security, home equaled safety. I remember being a scared college freshman and feeling so much relief and protection being able to visit [...]
Home and Homelessness
Post Written By Toscha Wilkins The word “home” has just as many meanings and is just as diverse as the people who live on this planet. For most of us home is where we feel safe, loved, nurtured and where we have a sense of belonging. “Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling” – Cecelia [...]
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