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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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Nutrition has, and will continue to be, a major contributor to our health. The food we eat and beverages we drink directly connect to our ability to maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases all throughout life.Read More -
The Cardiovascular and Diabetes Coalition of Indiana is pleased to announce the launch of Preventing Heart Disease & Stroke – A Training for Community Health Workers. This free online training was created in partnership by the Indiana Community Health WorkersRead More -
In December 2020, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced 19 recommendations in six key areas of asthma diagnosis, management and treatment. These six areas are: 1. Use of inhaled steroids when needed for recurring wheezing and persistent asthma 2.Read More -
Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix. It occurs mostly in women over 30 years old. The main cause of cervical cancer is infection with certain types of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Other causes or risk factors include: oRead More -
There are currently 3 million people in the United States living with glaucoma. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Having diabetes doubles your odds of developing glaucoma. Protect your eyes and follow the following steps to spread awareness.Read More -
COVID-19 has proven to disproportionately affect racial and ethnic populations. Black and Hispanic individuals are about four times more likely to be hospitalized and nearly three times more likely to die from COVID-19. Systemic racism and social determinants of healthRead More
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE CONNECTIONS IN HEALTH TEAM
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Since 2003, the Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition has been helping to reduce the burden of asthma in Indiana through: · Coordinating the development and implementation of the strategic plan for addressing asthma in Indiana · Providing asthma-related trainings and presentationsRead More -
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. — The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA), in partnership with the Indiana Division of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Indiana Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA), and the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) will provide training,Read More -
On February 26, the Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Coalition of Indiana (CADI) wrapped up American Heart Month with “Heart Health Impacts More than the Heart,” a webinar to discuss the linkage between heart disease and type 2 diabetes. A totalRead More -
The Connections IN Health annual event took place on October 1, with the theme of “Leveraging Connections to Address Health Equity.” About 130 people attended the virtual event. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health equity isRead More -
[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
