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It is hard to remember being 2 years old…

Who was you imaginary friend? What was your favorite toy? What television show did you watch NON-STOP? You may have these answers because of the stories family members have told you, but it is hard to remember it first hand. Our memories may not be that sharp between the ages of 0 and 3, BUT [...]

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What are your resolutions for 2012?? Is it going smoke-free??

Yup….it is New Year’s resolution time!! This post was originally posted a year ago, but we thought it was deifnitely worth a re-post! More than four in five smokers say they want to quit.  Research shows that you are twice as likely to succeed if you join a tobacco cessation program that includes ongoing support.  [...]

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A 2011 Tax Deduction That Can Save Lives!

As 2011 draws to a close, we wanted to share a letter from HealthNet President/CEO Booker Thomas that appeared in yesterday’s e-newsletter: Dear Friends of HealthNet, Every year, hundreds of individuals make donations that help HealthNet fulfill its mission of caring for the community. We hope you will join them and make a gift to HealthNet [...]

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HealthNet friends hold a Holiday Helpings Drive that goes beyond collecting donations…

The holidays come with donation drives everywhere!  Each drive is different…Whether it is an office bake sale, a canned food drive, or a collection of monetary donations, it is fun to see the creativity of groups in accomplishing the goal of helping out others during the holiday season. The IU Health Women’s and Minority Affinity [...]

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Just in time for the holidays!! A Holiday Helpings Drive success…

Last month, we were contacted by a HealthNet physician who also works for the Regenstrief Institute. The staff at Regenstrief were in the planning stages of a Holiday Fund drive and wanted to direct the gifts to our patients in need this holiday season. This week we ventured over to collect dozens and dozens of [...]

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Ending 2011 on an Advocacy High-Note for ALL Community Health Centers!

At a time when health centers are seeing ever increasing demand for their services in rural and urban communities across the country, we are grateful that Congress has responded with this bipartisan bill which begins to address that need! – Tom Van Coverden, President & CEO of NACHC. Congress passed the 2012 Omnibus Appropriations Act! [...]

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Doors Opened Because You Gave A Care

Four HealthNet clients recently invited us into their homes and work places for a visit. Their stories were simply amazing! We’d like for you to meet them too:         Left to Right: Sammie, Tonya, Jason, Rachel Sammie was 14 years old and expecting her first child. Scared. Overwhelmed. She knew she had [...]

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“Giving a Care and Opening Doors” – HealthNet’s Holiday Wish List

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTZtb40z-fg?hd=1] “Giving a Care” and “Opening Doors” represent the mindset of HealthNet as an organization and our outreach programs in particular. In this video, Benita and Toscha talk about the impact of donation on our clients and patients. Becoming a support person for HealthNet, especially for our Better Indy Babies, Healthy Families, and Homeless [...]

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Homeward Bound is less than two weeks away! Support ALL of the groups serving Indy’s homeless population

On December 19th from 5:30-8:30PM, supporters of all of Indianapolis’ local groups who serve the homeless population will take to the streets for a one-mile walk from the City Market and around Monument Circle! Even though it is less than two weeks away, you can still JOIN NOW and start your own walk team. 100% [...]

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Start a New Holiday Tradition This Year: Serving Others Together

Too often, the holidays seem to exhaust rather than uplift us. Do you want your holidays wrapped up in more meaning and less stuff this year? Here’s a fun way to celebrate the season AND make a difference for our community at the same time. Have Fun, Do Good: Host a Holiday Helpings Drive For [...]

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