Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance – Upcoming Events

Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance – Upcoming Events2023-02-02T09:17:18-05:00

The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance meets on the second Tuesday of odd months at 11:00am EST.

Nov
12
Tue
2024
Connections IN Health: Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance Meeting
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
HHWA meets on the second Tuesday of odd months. The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA) seeks to increase positive health outcomes within Indiana by providing the support and effective strategies needed to optimize local impact. Embracing values of collaboration, education and food equity the coalition continues to work on capacity building efforts around the built environment, innovative ways to share the expertise of members, and an increased level of community engagement. To join the coalition, contact Antonia Sawyer at afsawyer@iu.edu.
Jan
1
Wed
2025
January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month
Jan 1 – Jan 31 all-day
January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month, which is a great opportunity for building healthy habits together. Resources for keeping active no matter the season: https://www.eatright.org/fitness/exercise/family-activities/family-exercise-ideas-for-every-season Find heart healthy recipes and tips for improving your cooking skills: https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes Mental health isn’t just mental, it impacts our healthy physically: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers/Taking-Care-of-Yourself
January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month
Jan 1 – Jan 31 all-day
Healthy weight awareness month infographic January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month, and Connections IN Health and the Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance are here to support Hoosiers efforts to shed the weight. Assess your weight: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/index.html Find out more about the role nutrition plays: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html Learn the health effects of being overweight/obese: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/effects/index.html Get moving! https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html Join the Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance
Jan
14
Tue
2025
Connections IN Health: Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance Meeting
Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
HHWA meets on the second Tuesday of odd months. The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA) seeks to increase positive health outcomes within Indiana by providing the support and effective strategies needed to optimize local impact. Embracing values of collaboration, education and food equity the coalition continues to work on capacity building efforts around the built environment, innovative ways to share the expertise of members, and an increased level of community engagement. To join the coalition, contact Antonia Sawyer at afsawyer@iu.edu.
Feb
1
Sat
2025
February is American Heart Month
Feb 1 – Feb 28 all-day
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/any_age.htm -article on heart disease education https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/adoptaclinic -adopt a clinic provides services for individuals who are currently struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a local resource through the Indiana American Heart Association
February is Eating Disorders Screening Program Month
Feb 1 – Feb 28 all-day
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/what-are-eating-disorders -provides education on what an eating disorder is and looks like, also provides risk factors and warning signs -local resource to find treatment https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool -provides a free screening tool for those who do not have access to screening services near them
Mar
1
Sat
2025
March is National Nutrition Month
Mar 1 – Apr 1 all-day
Resources from the USDA to help celebrate National Nutrition Month IU provides resources and tips for accessing and making nutritious food choices Indy Hunger Network has launched the Community Compass App that helps people find quick access to food locally
Mar
11
Tue
2025
Connections IN Health: Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance Meeting
Mar 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
HHWA meets on the second Tuesday of odd months. The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA) seeks to increase positive health outcomes within Indiana by providing the support and effective strategies needed to optimize local impact. Embracing values of collaboration, education and food equity the coalition continues to work on capacity building efforts around the built environment, innovative ways to share the expertise of members, and an increased level of community engagement. To join the coalition, contact Antonia Sawyer at afsawyer@iu.edu.
Apr
1
Tue
2025
April is National Minority Health Month
Apr 1 – Apr 30 all-day
April is National Minority Health month! Learn how to build awareness around the disproportionate burden of premature deaths among people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Learn how to encourage action in your community through early detection and health education: https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/nmhm/ https://www.nichq.org/resource/national-minority-health-month-social-media-resources

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