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Bloomington Health Foundation President & CEO Reflects on 2023 Impact
Michelle Gilchrist, President & CEO of Bloomington Health Foundation, celebrates a year of remarkable achievements and community impact. From expanding mental health initiatives to enhancing lifesaving resources, discover the foundation's strides in improving healthcare accessibility
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Mental Health Crisis for Hoosier Girls
On August 31, 2023, the Indiana Youth Institute and the Girl Coalition of Indiana published a report explaining that Hoosier girls are “experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis.” This report is the first of its
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BHF Grant Replaces Vital AED Devices
Research conducted by the National Institute of Health reported excessive exposure to sun radiation and high temperatures carries significant health risks for children including increased skin cancer and cardiovascular failure. To protect people utilizing local
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Improving Accessibility to Healthcare Through Telehealth
One of the most recent trends in healthcare is telehealth. Telehealth is a type of healthcare that is provided through video, phone, or any sort of electronic channel that can reach a healthcare provider. Telehealth
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$4.5 million in Mental Health Grants for Indiana
On Tuesday, May 15, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $95 million in awards across 35 states to increase access to school-based mental health services and strengthen the pipeline of mental health professionals in
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Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
The month of May is a great month for many individuals. For those still in school, it usually entails the end of the second semester and the end of the school year. For everyone else,
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health awareness month has been observed in the United States since 1949 and was originally commemorated by the Mental Health America Organization. They intended to bring light to the importance of mental health and
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The Many Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults
Did you know that Indiana is among 14 other states that have a physical inactivity prevalence of 25% to 30% in adults? This is the second-highest category in the nation according to the Centers for
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Healthy Eating Never Tasted So Good
Spring is a great time of year to focus on healthy eating. With the warmer weather and the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables available, it’s the perfect time to start incorporating more nutritious foods
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How to Nip Your Seasonal Allergies in the Bud
The spring season is here, and that means so is allergy season. Though many people are ecstatic that the spring season, warmer weather, and longer days are finally here, the season also brings its own
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