News

It’s that time of the year again – The Indiana State Fair is gearing up for its annual grand opening on Friday, Aug. 5. This year’s fair will feature a wide variety of exhibits, concerts, rides, games, and of course, the delicious food we all love.

All are welcome to visit an Eskenazi Health community health fair on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eskenazi Health West 38th Street, located at 5515 W. 38th Street.

It’s a hot topic in today’s society – parents debating over whether or not to have their children vaccinated. With so many outlets providing information to consumers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s easy to become confused in the conversation.

Summer is quickly coming to an end and it won’t be long before students are headed back to class for the new school year. For parents and school officials, the number one concern for the 2016-17 school year is student safety.

As temperatures rise to the highest we have seen this summer in Central Indiana, the risk of heat-related illness also rise. Emergency physicians at Eskenazi Health urge you to take steps to keep cool and healthy this summer.

On Saturday, July 16, the Eskenazi Health Cycling team will ride across Indiana in a one-day journey to remember nearly 400 Palliative Care patients who died last year.

Summer break is finally here which means kids are spending more time outdoors, riding their bikes and playing with friends. It is also a time for sports camps and summer practices. While it’s great for kids to get out and play, it also opens the door to the risk of concussions.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized by difficulties in both verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviors.

Eskenazi Health Healthy Me recently constructed raised garden beds at Eskenazi Health West 38th Street and Eskenazi Health Center Cottage Corner so coaches can begin garden clubs with their patients.

Learn how to make a delicious and healthy afternoon snack, the Crunch-Crunch-Crunch Mix.