May is National Mental Health Awareness Month which looks to raise awareness about mental health issues and related concerns in the United States. In recent years the attitude towards mental health has been changing. Negative attitudes and stigma associated with mental health have decreased and there has been growing acceptance towards mental health concerns and [...]
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Indiana Cigarette Tax
Members of the Alliance for a Healthier Indiana coalition have invited public health advocates to express their support of an increase in Indiana’s cigarette tax. The Senate Appropriations Committee will be voting on the state’s budget, HB 1001, March 30. Along with adequate funding for evidence-based treatment services and a comprehensive tobacco prevention program, increasing [...]
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. when men and women are combined? It is a cause of considerable suffering among nearly 135,000 adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. About 1 in 3 adults between 50 and 75 [...]
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Going Smokefree This New Year? Don’t Go Alone!
Quitting tobacco is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Every January, countless people commit to a tobacco-free life, motivated by the promise of better health and more money in their pockets. To meet their goal, they try a variety of methods, from medication to hypnosis. Unfortunately, most attempts to quit tobacco are not [...]
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In My Shoes: A Day in the Life of a Social Worker
My name is Katie Kauffman and I am the Social Worker for PACC. When asked to write this blog post, I was coming out of a tough week (as many of us face in our work) and hopefully can shed some light on the impact not only we as medical providers have, but also the [...]
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5 Myths About Quitting Smoking
If you or someone you know is thinking about quitting smoking, congratulations! We want you to know you can quit and stay quit—without excuses! Here are the top five myths about quitting smoking we hear in the Quit Tobacco Program at HealthNet. Myth 1: I have to set a quit date. Fact: Some quit smoking [...]
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International Plain Language Day!
Did you know October 13th is International Plain Language Day? Plain language – or everyday living room language – is communication your audience understands the first time they read or hear it. They don’t have to go back and try to define words they don’t understand. Plain language helps you to: find what you need [...]
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Easy tips for being more active!
With the kids back in school, it seems like every family is busier than ever! Between school activities, jobs, and chores, there’s never enough time to be as active as we should. Check out the tips below for ways to be more active as a family! Sign up for a family 5K run/walk. Throughout summer [...]
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Walk your way to a healthier you!
If you are looking for a fun, free way to get moving this summer, check out this calendar of free walking events compiled by Indianapolis’ WalkWays initiative. Along with HealthNet, WalkWays is a member organization of the Top 10 by 2025 Coalition. WalkWays is dedicated to helping make Indianapolis a more walkable place to live, [...]
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National HIV Testing Day
Today is National HIV Testing Day! Join others around the United States and get tested today! According to AIDS.gov, 1 in 8 people living with HIV are unaware of their infection. About 1 in 4 new HIV infections are among youth ages 13-24 (1). HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus , a blood born virus. [...]
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