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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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The Indiana University School of Medicine team, in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health, invites you to participate in the new Indiana Teen Vaping TeleECHO Clinic to learn more about the management of vaping/e-cigarette use and related conditionsRead More -
August 1, 2020 is World Lung Cancer Day! Sponsored by the American Lung Association, LUNG FORCE is a national movement aiming to defeat the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women: lung cancer. In recognition of World LungRead More -
Managing diabetes can be a troublesome process. There are many life changes that come with this diagnosis including having to check your blood sugar levels regularly, changing your diet, becoming more physically active, and many more daily decisions. Not toRead More -
As recommended by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, every person with asthma should have an “Asthma Action Plan.” This plan not only provides information on your asthma but also instructions on how to manage your symptoms. Key featuresRead More -
What is SFSP? Though it is a problem year-round, food insecurity is a major concern during summer and longer school breaks as it leaves children without their usual food sources. The Summer Food Service Program, or SFSP, is a federallyRead More -
In honor of World Hepatitis Day, Connections IN Health is spreading the word to find the “missing millions.” Worldwide, there are 325 million people living with Hepatitis. However, 290 million of these people are completely unaware of their infection. HepatitisRead 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
