Article Archives: Health

Eskenazi Health Introduces Be Fast To Spot A Stroke Initiative

September 2, 2021 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year. A stroke occurs when something happens to block the flow of blood causing brain cells to begin dying within minutes because they can’t get enough oxygen. A stroke can cause lasting … Read More

Helpful Tips for Parents as Children Prepare to Go Back to School

August 5, 2021 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

It won’t be long until many children across the country will be doing something they haven’t done in a very long time — going back to school in person. In fact, by the time some of you read this, some of you might have kids that are already back in … Read More

IPS Summer Meal Program Continues Through July 22

July 8, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public School summer meal service will continue through July 22 on Tuesdays for three days worth of meals, and Thursdays for two days worth of meals. Meals are available to any child 18 years of age and younger. Pick-ups will be available drive-thru style from 10 a.m.-noon … Read More

Eskenazi Health Encourages Fourth of July Holiday and Summer Safety

June 24, 2021 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

The start of summer is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for good food and fun times. This year, celebrate the signing of our Declaration of Independence in a safe way with some helpful tips from the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center at Eskenazi Health. Our 4th … Read More

What to do prior to a COVID-19 shot

June 10, 2021 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

In the relatively short time it’s taken for many in the U.S. to receive COVID-19 inoculations, now more than half of the adult population are fully vaccinated. Vaccines are readily available now in many areas across the nation and this is your chance to take a big step towards protecting … Read More