Well, it is a play on words from a throwback hip-hop song that I don’t think is appropriate to post directly on this blog . (But feel free to try and search for it). BUT… the basis for the theme is to have some fun with voting in the Indiana Presidential Primary next week – [...]
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Don’t vote in the Presidential Primary? Do it for your health center.
It’s already known that just over 90 million people voted in the 2010 November elections. While 90 million may look like a lot, that’s still only 1/3 of our population. So you are registered to vote, but let’s add some barriers – Limited access to a car, just moved, and you have a million other [...]
The Healthiest Nation in One Generation
Let’s face it…As a nation we’re not nearly as healthy as we should be. Nearly 900,000 people die each year from causes that can be prevented. For the first time, American children may live shorter lives than their parents. Nearly 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese. More than 50 million Americans do not [...]
Greater Access to Care is needed – “Medicaid patients go to ERs more often”
On Monday, an article posted on WTHR-Channel 13′s health section of their website was titled… “Medicaid patients go to ERs more often“ In the article, data from a U.S. National Health Interview Survey showed that 16% of Medicaid beneficiaries had one or more barriers to primary care. It was also found that 40% of Medicaid [...]
Sign our Petition & Help our Health Center Colors Shine Through in Indianapolis!
Our petition drive starts TODAY!! Did you know? Health centers throughout the nation are the health care homes for over 20 million Americans. Did you know? There are STILL almost 60 million Americans, even those with insurance, who do NOT have access to health care. Did you know? Health centers’ average cost runs $1 less [...]
Warming the Heart: Margie’s Story
In January, Margie Morris, a registration specialist at HealthNet People’s Health & Dental Center, had a dream. It was one of those wildly vivid dreams — the kind that leaves you breathless when you wake up. What was her dream? Oddly enough, it was about giving back to the Near Eastside — the community where [...]
Improving Access to Care – and Indiana Corn – on Indy’s Southeast Side!
On Monday, we celebrated the opening of our newest site, HealthNet Barrington Health & Dental Center, on the near southeast side of Indy. With 26,000 square feet across two floors and 43 brand new exam rooms, the building will ultimately become the medical home for more than 9,000 people inIndianapolis who seek high quality, primary [...]
Opening Doors in any way possible – A Thank You
Before Christmas, the IU Health Revenue Cycle Services team ran a fundraiser for our Homeless Initiative Program (HIP). Even though this winter has been particularly warm, the holiday season is still a tough one for the homeless population. When everyone else is thinking about the gift they want to receive that they would never buy [...]
BRAND NEW Barrington Health & Dental Center Opening – Staff Celebration
Wednesday night, Barrington Health & Dental (new) Center staff came together to celebrate the opening of the new community health center. The address remains the same but the size difference is SUBSTANTIAL. The old building had about 6,500 square feet of cramped compassionate care and support services in it. BRAND NEW Barrington is a 26,000 [...]
Love a Veteran This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! It’s a great day to share your appreciation not only with your family and loved ones, but also with those who help protect them. Next week most of us will scramble to buy cards and flowers for a sweetheart, but we should all look for a way [...]
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