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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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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 -
The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA), a Connections IN Health coalition at Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, hosted their second annual virtual food summit on June 21, 2023. Attendees of the “Find Your Fit: Growing Your Role andRead More -
The June InJAC meeting featured Amy Nelson with the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. Amy discussed housing challenges in Indiana, presented statistics on health and housing and how the two are related. Amy provided an overview of the CenterRead More -
On May 4th and in observance of World Asthma and Allergy Month, the Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition (InJAC) held its 3rd annual Asthma Summit. Participants heard from subject matter experts on a variety of topics related to asthma, environmental issues,Read More -
As we move into the summer months and on to celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 2023, the Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA) wants to encourage you to consider accessibility optionsRead More -
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an essential role in a community’s local healthcare and medical fields. CHWs are well-trusted among regional or local populations and possess the capabilities to garner support as they share information and encourage healthy lifestyles toRead More
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE CONNECTIONS IN HEALTH TEAM
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Since 2018, Connections IN Health has made significant progress in addressing health issues in Indiana communities, and now it has established itself as an empowering resource within the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). Now the organization is takingRead More -
The Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition (InJAC), promotes asthma resources and information available in Indiana for clinicians, health care workers, schools, community health workers of all kinds and people with asthma in observance of World Asthma Day on May 3, 2022.Read More -
(Indianapolis, IN) – It is no secret that food insecurity is a national concern, and the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly exacerbated this issue. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, food insecurity rates in the nation rose nearly 4%Read More -
In 2014, Clinton County identified a need for reducing teen pregnancies. Before beginning their efforts, they went to examine what data already exists. Unfortunately they found that besides snapshots (number per 1000), there was not much information available and theyRead More -
Indianapolis, IN – Connections IN Health is excited to announce that they are joining several organizations around Indiana in a statewide initiative to ensure better access to health resources to Hoosiers. The two-year project, funded by the Centers for DiseaseRead More -
The Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA)Â 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) have been working to establish and developRead More
