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Invest in You: Prioritizing Your Health | Bowen Health
2025-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
This class empowers participants to prioritize their well-being by exploring the connection between mental and physical health and offering practical strategies for self-care, stress management and healthy lifestyle choices.
Register today on the Bowen Health website.
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Find Your Inner Calm: Breath & Relax | Bowen Health
2025-05-23 00:00
Manage stress and develop a sense of inner calm by examining the science behind breathing and relaxation techniques. During the class you’ll learn and practice relaxation tools to use daily to improve your well-being.
Register today on the Bowen Health website.
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Flipping the Script: Changing the Mental Health Narrative | HealthVisions Midwest of Fort Wayne
2025-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 900 Library Pl, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
HealthVisions Midwest of Fort Wayne presents ‘Flipping the Script: Changing the Mental Health Narrative’ a Keynote and Q&A Panel at the Allen County Downtown Library.
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Measles In Indiana: IMHC Webinar
2025-05-22 10:45 - 12:00
After being declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, measles is making a dangerous comeback—including right here in Indiana.
Recent outbreaks have been traced to areas with declining vaccination rates, putting our most vulnerable populations, especially children, at risk. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and just one case can lead to dozens of secondary infections among the unvaccinated.
Join us on May 22nd for an important webinar featuring top public health experts discussing the latest on measles prevention and response.
Register for the May 22nd Webinar HERE.

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver's Appreciation Brunch
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:30 | Indy’s Global Village, 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46254, United States
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter are hosting a Caregivers Appreciation Brunch to share resources and allow for a safe space for those that are navigating caregiving. There will be resource tables along with a panel discussion and a keynote speaker.
Cost to Attend: $10
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*Special pricing available for members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter. For details, members should contact the Health Awareness Committee Chairs at health_awareness2@dstiac.org
For any questions, please contact Diana Montes-Leyva at Addressdimontes@alz.org | 317-587-2213
Registration closes May 6th!

Survivor's Summit
2025-05-17 09:30 - 15:00 | Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, 7001 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46254, United States
The Cancer Support Community Indiana welcomes patients, family members, caregivers, and cancer survivors to celebrate survivorship this Spring!
Survivor’s Summit is an annual event held in honor of Indiana residents who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis. This event focuses on educating survivors and their loved ones on survivorship issues and celebrating the lives of those who are thriving in spite of a cancer diagnosis.
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FREE Health Fair
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Iglesia Cristiana Ebenezer, 1460 S Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46221, United States

Memory University 2025 | Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
2025-05-16 00:00, 2025-04-18 00:00, 2025-03-21 00:00, 2025-02-21 13:00 - 14:00
Friday afternoons: February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST,
Monday, June 9, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST
Location: Feb, Mar, Apr, and May on ZOOM
June will be in-person at Goodman Hall Neuroscience Center (362 W 15th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202) and virtual on ZOOM.
The events will be streamed using ZOOM. A link will be sent two days prior to each event.
Please complete one registration for each attendee here.

Application NOW OPEN: Medical Clinic Manager - Gleaners Food Bank
2025-05-14 08:00 - 2025-05-21 17:00
Looking for a supportive, high-paced, friendly work environment with a chance to make a real difference in Indianapolis? Gennesaret Free Clinics is seeking a full-time Medical Clinic Manager for its new location inside Gleaners Food Bank.
Medical Clinic Managers manage the GFC medical clinics to ensure patients receive quality care from all staff and volunteers. This person will support clinic initiatives, including but not limited to, volunteer staffing, STI testing, venipuncture blood draws for point-of-care testing, pharmacy oversight, vaccines, and clinic expansion. The Clinic Manager will display professionalism in all patient, volunteer, and staff interactions.
Gennesaret Free Clinics has a 35-year history of serving individuals experiencing homelessness, those without medical insurance, and the medically underserved, providing them access to high-quality, compassionate, and FREE healthcare. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization!!! We are seeking candidates who can leverage current volunteers, schedule and train new and current volunteers, and create new volunteer opportunities within the organization, all while providing our patients and volunteers with impeccable customer service and care.
To learn more about the position and how to apply, click here.

Crisis Services Workgroup Listening Session | Indiana Suicide Prevention Plan
2025-05-13 11:00 - 13:00
The purpose of this listening session is to provide an opportunity for community members, stakeholders, and experts in the field to share their insights and priorities related to suicide prevention crisis services efforts. The Crisis Services workgroup is focused on working toward a comprehensive, integrated crisis system across the state, including building the capacity to answer the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls and texts in Indiana, support for mobile crisis teams, and diversifying the availability of crisis stabilization facilities. Other capacity and systems work might include crisis workforce development, enhanced partnerships, and technology for improved coordination and communication.
If you would like to provide input/feedback but are unable to attend the May 13 session, please email Lana Lipe at lana.lipe@fssa.in.gov, or Laura Barrett at lbarrett@adultandchild.org.
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About the ISP Listening Sessions:
The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction is developing the 2025-2030 State Suicide Prevention Plan and seeking input from individuals with lived experience, community members, stakeholders, and experts in the field with professional or volunteer roles from across the state through a series of virtual listening sessions.

Health and Behavioral Health Workgroup Listening Session | Indiana Suicide Prevention Plan
2025-05-09 15:00 - 16:00
The purpose of this listening session is to provide an opportunity community members, stakeholders, and experts in the field to share their insights and priorities related to State Suicide Prevention Community-Based efforts. The State Suicide Prevention Community-Based Workgroup is focused on suicide prevention efforts at the local and regional levels. Examples of efforts may include training community members, public communications, lethal means safety, and prevention training within community-based settings like schools, workplaces, and faith communities.
If you would like to provide input/feedback but are unable to attend the May 9 session, please email Charity Black at charity.black@fssa.in.gov, or Calvin Roberson at cerobers@iu.edu.
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About the ISP Listening Sessions:
The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction is developing the 2025-2030 State Suicide Prevention Plan and seeking input from individuals with lived experience, community members, stakeholders, and experts in the field with professional or volunteer roles from across the state through a series of virtual listening sessions.

Community-Based Workgroup Listening Session | Indiana Suicide Prevention Plan
2025-05-09 15:00 - 16:00
The purpose of this listening session is to provide an opportunity for community members, stakeholders, and experts in the field to share their insights and priorities related to suicide prevention health and behavioral health efforts. The Health and Behavioral Health workgroup is focused on suicide prevention efforts in mental health, substance use, and healthcare settings in Indiana. Example efforts may include transforming health systems by implementing the Zero Suicide approach, instituting specific activities as part of routine care such as screening and follow-up, and integrating behavioral health into primary care settings.
If you would like to provide input/feedback but are unable to attend the May 9 session, please email Jennifer Disbro at jdisbro@adultandchild.org, or Casey Pederson at casapede@iu.edu.
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About the ISP Listening Sessions:
The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction is developing the 2025-2030 State Suicide Prevention Plan and seeking input from individuals with lived experience, community members, stakeholders, and experts in the field with professional or volunteer roles from across the state through a series of virtual listening sessions.

Second Annual Older Americans Month Celebration
2025-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Washington Park Community Center, 3130 East 30th, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Celebrate Older Americans Month with Senior Bingo!
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has partnered with Indy Parks for the second year to celebrate and engage with older Hoosiers. Join FSSA and speakers from the Division of Aging for discussions on tips to avoid falls and injuries and much more.
Cost to Attend: Free, Attendees kindly asked to bring a snack for the group and door prize for the event. Small donations for Bingo prizes welcome and appreciated.
Want to be an event vendor? Please download the vendor application here and email it to Patti Bailey by April 17th.
Have questions? Contact Patti.Bailey@fssa.IN.gov

UIndy Trauma and Addictions Conference
2025-05-08 | Schwitzer Student Center, 1400 Campus Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, United States
Welcome to The Impact of Trauma and Addictions Conference! Join us on Thu May 08 2025 at 8:00 AM at the University of Indianapolis -Schwitzer Student Center for a day filled with insightful discussions and valuable information.
At this conference, we will delve into the profound effects of trauma and addictions on individuals and communities. Learn from experts in the field as they share their knowledge and strategies for addressing these critical issues. Keynote speakers Dr. Sharon Bowman (Ball State University)and Dr. Brenda Combs will discuss the complexities of trauma and addiction. Breakout sessions will offer diverse learning opportunities related to trauma and addictions and will discuss the complexities of trauma and addiction, provide valuable insights on how to address them effectively.
Whether you are a healthcare professional, educator, social worker, or simply someone interested in making a difference, this event is for you. Come together with like-minded individuals to gain a deeper understanding of how trauma and addictions impact our society.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with others, and contribute to the ongoing conversation surrounding these important topics. We look forward to seeing you there!

Community Resource Fair
2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | 9820 East 38th Street, 9820 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46235, United States
Grace for All, in partnership with the Haitian Alliance of America, invites your organization to participate in an upcoming Community Resource Fair on the far east side of Indianapolis, serving our Haitian, Latino, and broader immigrant communities.
Your support and presence at this event is welcome, whether by offering health services, social services, or simply sharing information and resources.
Organizers will provide:

One table and two chairs for each provider
Seating for community members receiving services
Lunch for all attending providers as a token of our appreciation

Organizers are also accepting monetary donations. Your contributions—whether in service or funds—are truly impactful and appreciated.
In addition to resource services, the event will feature:

Children’s activities
A clothing giveaway
And a family-friendly environment intended to uplift and support our vibrant community

For questions or to confirm your participation, please contact Jean Jean directly at jean@graceforall.info

Youth Health Summit 2025
2025-04-24 09:00 - 13:30 | Martin University, 2186 N Sherman Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46218, United States
We are very excited to invite you to our ninth Youth Health Summit — “Navigating Future Strategies of Success.”
This year’s Youth Health Summit is a joint venture supported by DJ Center for Youth, Inc., IU School of Social Work, and Martin University. We look forward to welcoming youth representatives from middle and high schools across Central Indiana and surrounding counties, including Ben Davis, True North Academy, Franklin Central, and North Central.

For any event questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Devina J. Jani via email at djcenter4youth@yahoo.com / djani@iu.edu or Amaree Conley at amamconl@iu.edu.
*Please note that Amaree officially begins as our Community Engaged Associate on January 6, 2025, so send any correspondence to Davina before that start date.
Sponsorship/Exhibition RSVP closes March 7th, 2025. Handouts and printed resources must be submitted no later than April 4th, 2025. Contact Davina or Amaree to learn more.

Free Walk-in Measles Vaccine Clinics
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-12 | Super Shot Clinic, 1515 Hobson Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805, United States
Super Shot Inc. and the Allen County Department of Health will offer free walk-in Measles Vaccine Clinics this week at 1515 Hobson Road:

Thursday, April 10 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, April 11 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 – 9 a.m. to noon.

Walk-ins are welcome, and scheduled appointments are also available. To schedule, please call (260) 424-7468 or visit www.supershot.org/measlesclinics. The Allen County Department of Health is pleased to announce that the measles (MMR) immunizations will be offered free of charge. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children younger than 18.
The Health Department offers vaccines for measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases at its Medical Annex, 4813 New Haven Ave. Appointments can be made at (260) 449-7504.

Information sourced from the Allen County Department of Health. Read more about the rise in measles cases in Allen County, or learn about symptoms and treatment plans at https://allencountyhealth.com/department/news/additional-measles-cases-confirmed

CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) Program | April 2025 Cohort starts
2025-04-07
The Certificate in Nurse Aide course is designed to provide comprehensive classroom and clinical learning experiences to prepare students with the basic skills required of nurse assistants according to the Administrative Standards of the Indiana State Department of Health. Instruction and practice of basic patient care skills required for Nursing Assistants are provided. Skills practiced include patient assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, transfer and positioning, vital sign measurement, intake and output measurement, restorative care, and communication. Students will practice supervised basic patient care in a clinical setting prior to completion of the program.
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Prerequisites:

Pass background screening (for state licensing)

Complete physical examination & 2-step TB screening prior to class start.

Pass entrance exam

Open availability for classroom and clinical training.

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Program Length: 6 weeks
Cost of Attendance: $900
Enrollment Fee: $100 non-refundable and will be applied toward the cost of attendance.

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SAVE THE DATE: Not 1 More Project Gala
2025-04-05 17:00 - 20:30 | The Jewel Center, 3300 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH EMPOWERMENT!
THIS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS THE LAUNCH OF THE “DR. CHANIECE ENDOWMENT FUND”. BE PREPARED TO ENJOY AN AWARDS PRESENTATION, MUSIC. GOOD FOOD, AND FUN!

Pink Out Day at the Statehouse
2025-03-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Join Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocates for the inaugural Breast Cancer Advocacy Day on Monday, March 31, 2025. This empowering event brings together survivors, advocates, researchers, breast cancer organizations, and legislators to unite for meaningful change. Advocacy Day is your opportunity to make your voice heard, foster connections, and champion progress in the fight against breast cancer. Together, we can inspire action, share knowledge, and strengthen the community. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a movement that’s making a difference and saving Hoosier lives.​The event is free but registration is required. Pink Out Lunch available for $20.
For questions, contact Pink-4-EVER Founder, Heather Pirowski, at 317-919-5542 or hoosierbcadvocates@gmail.com

Community Health Worker (CHW) February 2025 Cohort concludes
2025-03-31
Last day of UIndy’s February 2025 CHW Cohort.

Black History Month Alzheimer's Awareness presentation
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will be hosting a virtual awareness presentation for Black History Month. We will speak on information such as 10 warning signs, health habits, and Alzheimer’s affects the Black American community.
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Please contact Diana Montes-Leyva at dimontes@alz.org for more information.

Trauma-Informed Nutrition Security Training registration closes
2025-02-24
The Indiana Department of Health, Office of Minority Health invites you to a training opportunity facilitated by Leah’s Pantry, a national leader in trauma-informed nutrition. In this interactive training, participants will explore the meaning of food in our lives and the potential impacts of adversity on the relationship between individuals, communities, and their access to and relationship with food. Additionally, the training will outline trauma-informed strategies for creating person and community-centered programs and interventions.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Explain the connection between toxic stress, chronic disease, and food.
Define and describe the basic process and principles of a trauma-informed approach and identify how these principles may be applied to their work.
Describe ways to build a safe and trustworthy environment to discuss food, nutrition, and health.
Discuss ways to reframe and respond to difficult behaviors in a trauma-informed way.

The training will include approximately three hours of self-paced work spread throughout the training (e.g., videos, activities, readings) and three ninety- minute Zoom webinars. See schedule below.
Please note: The live Zoom sessions are an integral part of the training, so it is highly recommended that participants attend instead of watching the recording at a later time.
Once registered, participants will receive a welcome email in mid-February from our online training platform, TalentLMS, with more details and access to the course. Please register by Monday, February 24.
This publication was supported by the United States Department of Agriculture. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Certified Nurse Aid Course starts | Hardon Education
2025-02-17
In partnership with the YMCA, Hardon Education is offering a 6 to 8 week Certified Nurse Aid Course beginning on February 17th. Seats are limited and scholarships are available.
Please contact Director of Adult Education, Sheila Akinleye sakinleye@indyymca.org for information on how to enroll!

Community Health Worker (CHW) February 2025 Cohort starts
2025-02-10
UIndy’s February 2025 CHW Program runs on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (8 consecutive weeks) from February 10th to March 31st, 2025 (8 consecutive weeks).
Please contact Program Coordinator, Monique Kerr, kerrmt@uindy.edu with any questions.

Medical Billing and Coding Program starts
2025-02-03
The Medical Billing and Coding Program Certificate is designed for individuals seeking to gain specialized knowledge and skills in the healthcare industry. Students will learn how to accurately assign codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments, ensuring that healthcare providers are properly reimbursed by insurance companies and that patient records are maintained in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
This certificate program is ideal for those interested in pursuing a rewarding career in healthcare administration, as medical billers and coders play a crucial role in the financial operations of medical practices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Graduates will be equipped with the expertise needed to navigate complex billing systems, apply coding standards, and work with insurance providers to ensure the timely processing of claims. This program offers a Nationwide Industry Certification through AAPC.
Key benefits of the program include:

In-depth training in medical coding systems and billing practices
Understanding of insurance verification, claims submission, and reimbursement processes
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare privacy laws
Practical skills for managing patient accounts and billing cycles
Preparation for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and other healthcare settings
Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to pursue various certification exams, such as the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), further enhancing their career opportunities in this high-demand field.

***MICI-AHEC is in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis and the MEMBA Institute to offer this program Free of charge to the community using grant funds to support this effort.
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Community Health Worker (CHW) Selections Announced | February 2025 Cohort
2025-01-29
Interviewed UIndy’s February 2025 Cohort of CHWs? Check your inbox to see if you’ve been selected as a candidate.
Please contact Program Coordinator, Monique Kerr, kerrmt@uindy.edu with any questions.
