The article “No low-cost vaccinations for insured children, state says” was featured on IndyStar.com, yesterday. (Read the entire article here.) The article written reports that a new Indiana State Department of Health policy goes into effect starting July 1st that will no longer allow county health departments to provide low-cost immunizations to children who have [...]
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A day after Memorial Day, we remember a HIP Success Story!
In light of Memorial Day, we would like to repost a success story from our Homeless Initiative Program’s HVRP Program. The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program has continually helped those who have served our country and came home only to fall on hard times. This was originally posted in Febrauary, enjoy the story of Ricky Wallace [...]
How to put more into your remembrance during Memorial Day Weekend
It is hard to believe that we are approaching Memorial Day weekend! After what seemed like the longest winter on record, we are now anticipating grilling out with friends and spending a long weekend with family. All across the state, pools will start to open and Hoosiers will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis [...]
Grassroots Advocacy Never Sleeps!
Well we almost got a little power nap! Budget talks for Fiscal Year 2012 are on the table in the U.S. House of Representatives, and yes once again, we need to remind our legislators just how important community health centers are — not only to saving the health care system money but also to saving [...]
Show your Mamas some LOVE!!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Kay Johnson, HealthNet staff member, shares her personal story on the importance of reminding the ones you love to take care of themselves. Whether it is a gentle push or a ‘GET YOUR BUTT TO THE DOCTOR!’, Kay stresses the urgency to love the ones nearest to you. [...]
Whatever you call ‘em, check ‘em!
Getting your annual exam is critical, and we want Indianapolis to know that we give a care about women’s health! In a light-hearted approach to a serious issue, HealthNet’s Whatever you call ‘em, check ‘em breast cancer awareness campaign encourages women to get their annual breast exam. Seriously, there’s nothing more important taking care of [...]
Turn that Mother’s Day card into a gift that keeps on giving!!
Can you believe it? Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away! On May 8, nearly 140 million Mother’s Day cards will be exchanged in the United States. Most of these cards cost between $4 and $5! Now imagine what would happen if you donate that five dollars to your favorite Indy non-profit in honor [...]
Mammograms for the Uninsured
It’s hard for anyone to think about the possibility of being diagnosed with any form of cancer. But, what about thinking of preparing yourself, just in case, something happens. One of the first thoughts when buying a new car is paying for insurance, just in case. Same thing with buying a home – storm, fire, [...]
County Health Rankings! Marion County is NOT very healthy…
The County Health Rankings report was just released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This report ranks each county in each state in overall health calculated by factors such as individual health behaviors, education and jobs, quality of health care, and environment. This report is a great [...]
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