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Official news and information from the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis. Prevent - Promote - Protect.

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As the holidays gets closer, it is important that our healthful nutrition habits that we’ve been practicing continues. Enjoying the festivities and delicious meals with our loved ones can be done in a healthful way. Enjoy this recipe that switches things up!

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Winter is coming. Weather-proof your home so that you can stay safe and warm this winter. Insulate your walls, attic and water lines; check your smoke detector batteries; and have your chimney inspected. Read more tips here: ready.gov/winter-weather #WinterSafety

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Struggling with asthma? Healthy Homes’ Asthma Program can help! This program offers free environmental home assessments to identify all asthma triggers found in the home & to eliminate those triggers. Fill out a referral to get your free assessment: redcap.isdh.in.gov/surveys/?s=E9E…

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It's that time of year again -- flu season is upon us! Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine to protect against this virus. Find a location near you to #FightFlu and get vaccinated: marionhealth.org/immunize/

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MCPHD is allocating up to $10 million of its Health First Indiana (HFI) funding in 2025 to award grants that provide programming that addresses core public health services. Application deadline for grant funding is November 18, 2024. This week, visit 3838 N. Rural St. for a Q&A.

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Together, we can build a healthier Marion County! 🌟 By completing the 2024 Community Health Assessment, you help shape the future of local health services. Your feedback is crucial. Participate today: cha.marionhealth.org. #2024CommunityHealthAssessment #BetterWellbeingForAll

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Join us this month at multiple IndyParks locations for our nutrition classes where we will share healthy holiday recipes and tips. Click the link to register: anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/acti…. See flyer for more details!

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Happy #VeteransDay! We would like to thank all of our Veterans who have served and protected this country.

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November is officially here, and so is another interesting nutrition topic! This month, we will discuss how food plays a major role in holiday celebrations. Sign up for the upcoming class at the Haughville library this month: attend.indypl.org/event/9924106

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November is Native American Heritage Month. Did You Know: Known as “code talkers," American Indians used their tribal language to send coded messages during World War II: nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/a…

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Today is Election Day. Exercise your right to vote! And as a reminder, our offices and clinics are closed today. This includes COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites operated by the health department.

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November is National #DiabetesMonth! Take steps to manage diabetes and prevent diabetes health problems with tips from @NIDDKgov: niddk.nih.gov/health-informa… #T1D #T2D #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

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Don't forget to change your clocks! Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m., and we will #FallBack an hour.

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It's getting Chili outside! With the cold weather approaching, soups and stews are about to play a major role in our kitchens and crockpots. This recipe is a great vegan option, but you can also add your meat of preference. Enjoy!

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All week, we've raised awareness about public health frights that impact our health. To learn more about health, population, and environment right here in Marion County, check out MCPHD's Environmental Public Health Tracking Dashboard: marionhealth.org/ephtracking/

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When disaster comes knocking, will you be ready? Knowing available resources can make all the difference in an emergency. Visit marionprepares.org/public-health-… for information about making a disaster plan, how to receive emergency alerts for your area, and more!

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Coming up this Saturday: Grace Apostolic Church is hosting an immunization clinic! Stop by from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 2 to receive a free flu and covid vaccine. See flyer for more details!

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Tracking data helps public health professionals act fast to avoid public health frights before they strike. To get a snapshot of some of the environmental health issues for your area, go to ephtracking.cdc.gov/InfoByLocation/

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Pouring oil and chemicals into storm drains is frightening! Marion County residents can dispose of unwanted and unused household hazardous waste at the city’s Household Hazardous Waste (Tox Drop) Drop-off Sites: indy.gov/activity/hazar…

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If you receive an invitation to take the Community Health Assessment, please take the time to complete it. Your honest answers will provide feedback for the development of new programs that will ultimately improve the overall well-being of your community.

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