Monthly Archives: April 2014

Community, Damien Center Form Clinic Partnership

April 17, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Damien Center recently expanded its existing on-site medical clinic through a newly formed partnership with Community Physician Network Infectious Disease Care, a collaboration that  allows both organizations to meet the growing need for accessible HIV care in Central Indiana. Established in November 2012, the medical clinic at … Read More

The Civil War 150th Anniversary: April 1864

April 17, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

The health of the city “is improving and the general health may now be considered good.” During the winter, there was “a large amount of sickness” — congestion, spotted fever, and small-pox — some fatal. Prevalent now, mostly among the soldiers in the camps, is typhoid pneumonia and inflammatory rheumatism. … Read More

It’s Time to “Call-a-Pacer” at the Indy Library

April 17, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Children of all ages and families are invited to “Call-a-Pacer” and hear members of the Indiana Pacers read their favorite stories in children’s literature on The Indianapolis Public Library’s 24-hour Call-a-Story telephone line. By dialing 275-4444, or toll-free at 877-275-9007, callers will hear recorded stories from Pacers players … Read More

Mayor Names Leaders to Your Life Matters Task Force

April 17, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Black Expo President Tanya Bell and Indiana Civil Rights Commission Executive Director Jamal Smith have been named to co-chair the Your Life Matters Violence Prevention Task Force. Last month, Mayor Ballard joined community leaders to announce plans to address the recent surge in violence, including a public … Read More

Franklin Twp. Historical Society Announces Activities

April 17, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, May 3, the historic Meeting House (built 1871) will be open to visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. There will also be instructional guided tours of the Big Run Cemetery across the street. The Meeting House is located at 6510 S. Franklin Rd. In keeping with … Read More