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RESOURCES FOR GOOD HEALTH
These resources are shared by the Connections IN Health team to provide encouragement and support specifically related to chronic diseases the initiatives address. Please let us know if you are in need of a resource that we may be able to provide.
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Mayo isn’t just a condiment you place on a turkey sandwich; the Mayo Clinic has your back when it comes to maintaining a healthy holiday season! See below some quick ideas on how to maintain your healthy habits throughout theRead More -
October was National Children’s Health Month. Asthma is a common chronic condition that affects children’s health. Its incidence has risen significantly over the last few decades, with almost one in twelve children in the United States now diagnosed with asthma.Read More -
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects nearly half of the adult population every year– that’s 119.9 million people. It’s called the “silent killer” because it can be hard to notice symptoms for hypertension. Hypertension occurs when blood pressureRead More -
The Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition (InJAC) works to reduce the burden of asthma in Indiana with three active workgroups that focus on increasing: the number of indoor air quality programs to reduce asthma triggers the number of people who participateRead More -
As summer comes to an end and back to school season is right around the corner, it’s important to establish healthy routines for children. Keep reading to learn about these four foundational parts of a healthy routine: choosing healthy after-schoolRead More -
Connections IN Health is pleased to offer five free opportunities for Continuing Education credits. Even if you don’t require CE’s to retain your licensure, they can be equally beneficial as professional development opportunities and to learn more about hotRead More
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE CONNECTIONS IN HEALTH TEAM
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Connections IN Health, a team through the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, is getting to know the Starke County, Indiana community to find out interests and goals of community members related to chronic disease areas that their initiatives focusRead More -
On Tuesday, September 27, Community Health Partnerships, a program of the Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute, brought together partners from across the state to take part in their Collaborative Engagement Day. The event, held at Fort Harrison State Park,Read More -
Connections IN Health in Blackford County – part three of the county engagement project story series
Blackford County is the third featured county highlighting the benefits of the Connections IN Health (CINH) community engagement project. After 36 community listening sessions in 2021 and 76 survey responses, community health challenges were identified that connected to the needRead More -
The Eugene Station community garden is supported by Vermillion – Parke Coalition The second county to see the benefits of the Connections IN Health community engagement project was Vermillion County. Through listening sessions, Vermillion County health coalition members, Vermillion CountyRead More -
In January of 2020, Connections IN Health began the county engagement project. Grant County was the first to see the benefits of the engagement. Grant County was chosen by the Connections IN Health team because of the pressing health issuesRead More -
Join the Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA) on September 21, 2022 from 9am-noon EST for a virtual discussion on the challenges and successes communities across Indiana have faced when addressing food access. Explore how nutrition is impacted by healthRead More
