Sometimes it is good to take a step back, breath deep, and look at your surroundings. That is EXACTLY what this post is doing. We keep forging ahead talking about new topics, what is ABOUT to happen in Indy, and what these things mean to us. Well let’s just slow things down for a second [...]
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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 [...]
A Gift that more than just your mom will remember…
This year it is estimated that people will spend roughly $1.9 BILLION on flowers for Mother’s Day!! Yes, that is billion with a “B” – can you believe it? Of course, mom will be thrilled and admire the beauty and scent of the flowers for a few days but then what? This year, why not [...]
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, [...]
“Breast Cancer, now rub the head” – a Story from a Survivor
I had complete strangers rubbing my head! Paula Jacobs, HealthNet’s 67-member team captain at the 2011 Central Indiana Race for the Cure and 5-year breast cancer survivor, tells her story. “I’m the first one to talk about my experience,” said the energetic women’s health nurse. “I want to share my story to help others.” Awareness [...]
Meet Maggie, HealthNet’s Mammography Technologist!
Meet Maggie, our fun and outgoing Radiological and Mammography Technologist! Many people ask her, “Is this what you do ALL day?” But to Maggie, it is more than a job that she HAS to do all day. Before Maggie was born, her maternal grandmother passed away from breast cancer. It was during the late 1960s [...]
“Thank God! I am a survivor!”
Irene Lopez, mother of Rosa Alcazar (Spanish Interpreter at our Southeast Health & Dental Center), found a lump in her breast 2 years ago, and today, she shares her story! “In my world, I think most people think the word cancer means death,” Irene said when talking about her experience. After discovering the lump, her [...]
What can you do to fight Breast Cancer?
You can make a difference for an Indianapolis woman at risk for breast cancer. According to BreastCancer.org, about 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Mammography is a simple screening that is vital to the early detection of breast cancer, but low-income women [...]
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