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Become Healthwise,

Join State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe, M.D. and Mary Weiss, President/CEO of Weiss Communications, publisher of Indianapolis Woman magazine and Weiss Custom Publishing, in a partnership that seeks to improve the health of all women.



Injury Prevention

It's always the right time to learn how to keep you and your loved ones safer. From tips to preparing for your first child's birth to teen driver safety to preventing injuries in your home inside and out, you can create safe and secure surroundings. Increase your awareness of potential injuries.

Managing Arthritis

Don't let this chronic disease curb your enjoyment of life.

Power over Addiction

Take an honest look at your use of alcohol and drugs. Are these substances necessary for you to relax, caope or escape from everyday life?

Effective Infection Prevention

The outbreak of SARS in Toronto in 2003, monkeypox in the Midwest in 2003 and measles in Indiana in 2005 remind us that oceans no longer isolate us from the rest of the world. Through public awareness, healthy habits, research and effective health care, the prevention and control of infectious disease is possible.

Getting to the HEART of the Matter

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women

In 2003, coronary heart disease claimed the lives of 233,886 women compared with 41,566 lives from breast cancer and 67,894 lives from lung cancer.

Project "ME":Change for Life

Small changes every day can make an INCREDIBLE difference in your health

 

Beyond The Balancing Act:

Your Mental Health

Don't know where to turn?

Your life CAN take a new direction.

 

The not-so-simple-truth about diabetes

There is good news. You can take steps to prevent type 2 diabetes

There's Never Been A Better Time To Quit

Today is the day to take control of your life by taking the first step toward becoming smoke free.

 
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