In honor of National Midwifery Week, we met up with Paige McDaniel, one of HealthNet’s many excellent midwives! Paige recently traveled to Liberia, West Africa to conduct a needs assessment and help nursing staff in Liberia update protocols. Check out Paige’s incredible story about her trip to West Africa and delivering twin baby boys! Q: Tell [...]
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The Common Cold vs. the Flu
Flu season is quickly approaching and symptoms are sure to arise. The cold and flu can be really similar, so how can you tell what you really have? Check out the top differences between the cold and the flu below. One of the best ways to prevent the cold is by frequent hand-washing. An estimated [...]
Mammogram Myths Debunked!
October has quickly arrived and you are probably starting to see the color pink everywhere in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, a statistic that we hope will decline. Annual mammograms are extremely important, because early detection can save lives. In [...]
The More They Burn, The Better They Learn: Six Ways to Keep Your Kids Active This Fall
Did you know that kids who receive mostly As on their report cards are almost twice as likely to get the recommended daily 60 minutes of physical activity than kids who receive mostly Ds and Fs? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids who perform better in school are more likely to [...]
Speedway Chamber of Commerce Donate to West Health Center Campaign
BIG thanks to the Speedway Chamber of Commerce for their generous gift of $1,000 to be directed to HealthNet West Health Center! In December 2012, a renovated Blockbuster Store at 6029 West 10th Street became home to HealthNet’s newest health care facility – HealthNet West Health Center. The 4,500 square foot center offers adult primary [...]
A Day in My Shoes: Homeless Initiative Program
Did you know that our Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) serves approximately 3,000 homeless individuals each year? They also provide employment and training services to help homeless individuals achieve their career and educational goals. We reached out to Matt Holland from the HIP Employment and Training Team to learn more. Matt serves as the Job Developer to help [...]
6 tips to get through the fair without packing on the pounds
The fair is finally here and so are the thousands of calories that come along with it! From fried Oreos to cotton candy and corn dogs to pizza, it’s easy to indulge in some not-so-healthy treats and leave your stomach feeling sick. So before you head to the fair, read these six simple tips below [...]
Kids Not as Excited to Go Back to School as You Are?
Post by Bhumi Bhavsar Yes, it’s that time of year again; the kids are going back to school – which means shopping for clothes, shoes, school supplies- the whole works!! You’re excited and others are excited, however you notice that your child doesn’t seem excited; rather their behavior seems to have taken a change for the [...]
Help Your Child Start the School Year Off Right!
Post by Dr. Mary Jo Stine – Summer is almost over and the children will be back to school soon. What can you do to get your child’s school year off to a great start? Immunizations are an excellent way to help keep your child healthy. Children entering kindergarten need to show proof of having received [...]
Take the Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Child?
Do you know your children? Really know them? As parents, we sometimes are so busy taking care of our children that we lose track of some of the details of their lives. Take 5 minutes and test yourself with this 16-question quiz recommended by our Better Indy Babies and Healthy Families staff. It will help [...]
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