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RESOURCES FOR GOOD HEALTH
These weekly resources are shared by the Connections IN Health team to provide encouragement and support specifically related to chronic diseases the initiatives address. Visit the Connections IN Health Facebook page to view the full infographics. Please let us know if you are in need of a resource that we may be able to provide.
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Across the nation, the past week of unrest has dominated the news, impacted each of us uniquely and added to our collective stressors. Situations like these can cause complicated and painful emotions. The simple steps below offer guidance for understandingRead More -
Eating at a restaurant, bakery, cafeteria, or fast food establishment can be an enjoyable and convenient experience. However, if you have food allergies, it’s imperative that every precaution has been taken to ensure the food being served is safe. PersonsRead More -
Seasonal allergy symptoms may be concerning because of widespread COVID-19 cases, especially for people with heart disease. Here are common symptoms to help distinguish between allergies and COVID-19. Allergy symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Allergy symptoms mayRead More -
The past few weeks have been stressful and full of changes— from loss of social connections, interrupted routines, to fears and rumors spreading faster than COVID-19 itself. People with autism may need more support to understand news, process their feelings,Read More -
Air pollution is harmful to everyone’s health. It can be especially dangerous for those who have asthma because it can trigger asthma attacks. Early studies have suggested that high levels of air pollution may be linked to worse outcomes fromRead More -
During food allergy action month, Connections IN Health wants you to know the facts surrounding food allergies and how you may be able to help one of the 32 million Americans with food allergies. A food allergy is an immuneRead More
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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE CONNECTIONS IN HEALTH TEAM
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[CADI members at the Red Dress Dash in Indianapolis on February 4, 2020] Members from one of the Connections in Health coalitions, the Cardiovascular and Diabetes Coalition of Indiana (CADI), attended the Red Dress Dash on Tuesday, February 4. TheRead More -
The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA) is excited to announce its new name and expanded focus. HHWA was originally founded in 2008 as the Indiana Healthy Weight Initiative (IHWI), a statewide coalition focused on reducing obesity. The newly revampedRead More -
Healthy schools action team members at the 2019 Whole Child conference One of the Connections IN Health committees has been recognized for their passionate work! After presenting the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model at the 2019 Whole ChildRead More -
Tisha Reid, director of Health Equity and Cancer Control for Connections IN Health, won the Immunization Innovator award from the Indiana Immunization Coalition at their annual banquet. Connections IN Health is an initiative within the Community Health Partnerships program ofRead More -
More than 100 people came out for the inaugural “Making Connections IN Health” event on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Those participants represented the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, IU Simon Cancer Center, Indiana Department of Health, Indiana University, IURead More -
[Panel members at film screening]Dozens of people came out to the Indianapolis Central Library for a free screening of a film called, “A Teachable Moment.” The event was part of a collaboration with the library and the Cardiovascular and DiabetesRead More
