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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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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 -
The first week of December is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Influenza is a contagious virus that can come with serious complications particularly for those who have conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, and heart disease. It is estimated that 31%Read More -
The Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of its Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker Training! This free online training is in partnership with the Indiana Community Health Workers Association (INCHWA), and the Association ofRead More
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE CONNECTIONS IN HEALTH TEAM
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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 -
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 -
Expanding collaborations with the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and the IU Simon Cancer Center, the Indiana CTSI Community Health Partnerships program has created Connections IN Health to help support a healthier population of Hoosiers. Connections IN Health includesRead More
