Community Outreach

Indianapolis, Sept. 21, 2017 – With the fall season kicking off tomorrow, many of us are looking forward to traveling to traditional fall festivals, preparing for Halloween, watching the leaves change color, appreciating a backyard bonfire and enjoying the familiar smell of burning leaves. While those activities provide a clear sign that fall has arrived, Eskenazi Health warns that the improper use of gasoline, kerosene and other accelerants can turn a pleasant seasonal get-together into a potentially disastrous situation.

Prospective candidates invited to attend Oct. 11 Nursing Recruitment Fair Indianapolis, Sept. 20, 2017 – Eskenazi Health will host a Nursing Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. The fair is targeting new or soon-to-be nursing graduates in all areas of the system, but all are welcome to attend. Eskenazi Health is looking to fill nursing positions in a variety of departments due to increasing patient volumes. Candidates are encouraged to apply online prior to the event, and free parking will be available in the Eskenazi Health Parking Garage at 720 Eskenazi Ave.

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, in partnership with Eskenazi Health, will host the Community Health and Wellness Fair. This event will be held at Ivy Tech Community College in the IFC (Indy Fall Creek) building, located on 50 W. Fall Creek Parkway North.

Legendary American soprano opera singer Renée Fleming will speak about the importance of music through the ages and how it affects us on Friday, September 22, at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. The program is being presented by Eskenazi Health and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

​Free concert will showcase classic Latin jazz selections Indianapolis, Sept. 8, 2017 – Recognized and appreciated for their high-energy and challenging music, jazz trio Pavel Polanco-Safadit & Direct Contact will perform a free concert at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 14. In partnership with the 2017 Indy Jazz Fest (Sept. 14-23), the concert will begin at 12 p.m. (noon) in the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Concourse where everyone will have the opportunity to celebrate the trio’s Latin jazz music. The concert will offer a preview of the group’s upcoming “Colombia” concert at the Indianapolis Central Library on Sunday, Sept. 17.

As the days gradually grow shorter and the temperatures become a little cooler, millions throughout the nation dread the unpleasantness of suffering through their annual battle with fall allergies. From a symptom standpoint, late summer and early fall often are the worst for allergy sufferers. Fall allergies cause many to experience a runny nose, sneezing and coughing, along with itchy and watery eyes.

The word diet has become a 4-lettered word. Fads and gimmicks have become the norm, and they do not provide lasting effects. Because of this, there are many failed attempts to lose weight and nutrition is not properly addressed. Sadly, social media and popular internet sites have contributed to the diet dilemma. I’d like to plant a few seeds of knowledge and see if this food for thought can weed out some misperceptions and take you from Rx pharmacy to PBD (plant-based diet) farmacy. Food is medicine; it is powerful and accessible medicine.

As Labor Day approaches on Monday, Sept. 4, some Eskenazi Health locations and departments will be closed or have limited hours. You can see the full list below. Enjoy the holiday!

These are the easiest breakfast sandwiches to make in advance, and you get to eat a hot breakfast even during the busy work week.

Tone up your triceps with this easy exercise.

Eskenazi Health is celebrating National Kale Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The public is invited join the festivities to learn about the health benefits and versatility of kale!

This is the first blog post in our new series titled Taking the Lead: An Inside Look at Eskenazi Health's Leadership. Different leaders throughout Eskenazi Health will be featured, giving an inside look at their work roles, backgrounds, passions and even hobbies. We hope you enjoy learning about some of the exceptional leaders Eskenazi Health is proud to employ.