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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
15 Lessons From A Community Health Center Nurse
René Kougel, the health center manager at our Martindale-Brightwood Health & Dental Center & Eastside Health Center, is a Registered Nurse just like each one of our health center managers. She and her colleagues have a LOT of experience in the nursing. In honor of National Nurses Week, today we’re reposting one of our most [...]
Thank a Nurse Today!
In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12), HealthNet salutes the tireless efforts of the nurses who have dedicated themselves to promoting and maintaining the health of the families we serve. Established by the American Nurses Association to coincide with Florence Nightingale’s birthday, National Nurses Week is a time to recognize the strength, [...]
Take Care of Your Child’s Smile!
Caring for young children’s teeth is an important part of keeping their bodies healthy—and it’s never too early to get started! Strong first or baby teeth set the stage for strong permanent teeth, and help children play, learn, and grow. That’s why HealthNet’s NEW Pediatric & Adolescent Dental Center, located in downtown Indy, is pleased to offer [...]
Nurses Share Skills in East Africa
This month, HealthNet Certified Nurse Midwife Blythe Kinsey joins a team of nurses on an amazing adventure to Tanzania, East Africa. Here’s an excerpt from the team’s blog: Jambo! I just thought I would send a note from Tanzania! For those who don’t know I am working as part of a Vocational Training Team through a [...]
National Infant Immunization Week: The Power to Protect
This week marks National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), an annual observance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to share the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health of children under the age of two. Since 1994, NIIW has served as a call to action for parents, caregivers, and health care providers to [...]
Advancing Health Equity Now!
Everyone in America should have the chance to live a healthy life, regardless of who they are and where they live. That’s the message of Minority Health Month, which each April aims to raise awareness about disparities in health care affecting minorities. This year’s theme, Advancing Health Equity Now: Uniting Our Communities to Bring Health [...]
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