Indiana Healthy Opportunities for People Everywhere

03/21/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

The Purdue University Community Transformation Team hosted a Strategic Doing Workshop in Richmond, Indiana on March 20, 2025 for some amazing high school students from Lincoln, Northeastern, and Richmond High Schools at their Youth Summit. 🎓✨

Students learned how to transform opportunities into actionable plans to improve their community! 💡🏙️

03/19/2025

A huge congratulations to the Indiana Department of Health and the local health departments for their unwavering dedication to improving the well-being of our communities.

Special shoutout to Madison, Fountain, and Allen counties for winning their well-deserved awards! Your hard work and commitment are truly making a difference

03/19/2025

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it’s also one of the most preventable. Regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle can significantly lower the risk. Let’s raise awareness and encourage the conversations that could lead to earlier detection and better outcomes.

This month, take action—get screened, learn the facts, and support the fight. Together, we can make a difference! Have you or someone you love had a positive experience with early screening?

03/17/2025

Delaware County is tackling addiction with a comprehensive approach that supports recovery, reduces recidivism, and promotes wellness for all. Thank you to all the experts, advocates, and organizations that are making a difference! By working hand-in-hand everyone is making a healthier community!

03/15/2025

As vibrant colors dance through the air, let joy paint your spirit this Holi! May the festival wash away darkness with splashes of happiness, kindle new friendships in the bonfires of Holika, and fill your life with the sweetness and laughter. Happy Holi 2025!

03/13/2025

🌟 Come check out The Pop Up Pregnancy and Family Village! 🌟
A "one-stop shop" for mothers and their families. The Village provides access to essential care, resources, and support, addressing various health needs during pregnancy and the postpartum period. 🍼👶
All in one accessible location in creating a healthier, happier community for mothers and their families. 💪👩‍👧‍👦 FREE Food, Services, Giveaways, and FUN!
https://prehealth.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2025/03/22/pop-up-pregnancy-family-village-2/

03/10/2025

Attention clients and staff of Edgewater Health—The Art of Healing Showcase is here, and we want YOUR artwork to be part of it! 🖌️✨

All submitted artwork will be showcased during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, so let’s spread some positivity, raise awareness, and celebrate creativity together!

📝 Register by: March 21st
📅 Deadline for Artwork Submissions: April 25th
For all the details and to submit your masterpiece, click here: https://bit.ly/4ikdwtN

Let’s make this showcase a beautiful representation of the healing power of art. 💖

03/10/2025

It’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals with developmental disabilities who inspire us every day. Their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives enrich our communities in so many ways.

This month, let’s commit to learning more, supporting advocacy, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued and heard. How are you helping to raise awareness this month? Let’s keep the conversation going!

03/06/2025

🥕 Food Insecurity: A Challenge We Can Overcome Together 🍞

Millions face food insecurity, unsure where their next meal will come from. No one should have to choose between food and other essentials.

💡 How You Can Help:
🍽️ Support local food banks
🥫 Donate non-perishables
🤝 Advocate for food access programs

Together, we can fight hunger and ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals. 💙

03/06/2025

Do you know a kid that loves Legos? Then I highly recommend visiting ETHOS (Encouraging Technology and Hands on Science) in Elkhart County, to learn more about the amazing services they provide our community in helping to transform STEM Education through innovative hands-on learning, fostering innovation, problem- solving, and critical thinking in shaping the next generation of thinkers and innovators! Click here to learn more https://www.ethosinc.org/

03/05/2025

Social Work Month 2025: Compassion + Action celebrates professionals combining empathy and expertise. Social workers address critical challenges—mental health, homelessness, and rights protection—while remembering self-care is essential. Their dedication makes social work one of America's fastest-growing professions.
To learn more: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month

During Social Work Month, NASW educates the public about the contributions social workers make, and provides social workers and their allies tools to elevate the profession.

03/04/2025

From the glittering floats to the delicious food (hello, gumbo and beignets!), Mardi Gras is one of the most exciting celebrations of the year. Let’s embrace the joy, the culture, and the community spirit that make this day so special.

Whether you're in New Orleans or celebrating from afar, let’s show off those purple, green, and gold colors and let the good times roll! What’s your ultimate Mardi Gras must-have?