Indiana Health Centers

01/08/2026

Please help us welcome Gladys Joshua-Nwokeji, MD!

Dr. Gladys C. Joshua-Nwokeji is a board-certified family medicine physician devoted to providing compassionate, patient-centered, and holistic care to individuals and families across Indiana. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Meadville Medical Center in Pennsylvania in June 2025, where she trained in comprehensive primary care, preventive medicine, and community health. A lifelong learner, Dr. Joshua-Nwokeji continuously seeks new knowledge and evidence-based practices to enhance the quality of care she provides. She believes in treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and partners with her patients to promote long-term wellness.

Dr. Joshua-Nwokeji is now scheduling patients of all ages in our Marion and Kokomo locations. To schedule, please call (765) 864-4160 (Kokomo) or (765) 664-7492 (Marion).

01/07/2026

As Community Health Centers (CHCs) mark 60 years of saving lives and dollars, they need your help. Federal funding that keeps CHCs open expires January 30, 2026. Without action from Congress, patient access is at risk.

CHCs now care for more patients than ever before, serving 52 million people across 17,000 locations nationwide. They include:

✅ Over 10 million rural residents (1 in 3)

✅ More than 20 million people who live in poverty (1 in 3)

✅ More than 6 million uninsured people (1 in 5)

CHCs serve 1 in 7 Americans, yet account for only 1% of total U.S. healthcare spending, saving Medicaid and Medicare billions of dollars annually by reducing costly emergency, inpatient, and specialty care.

America needs Community Health Centers. Together, we must ensure that every Community Health Center can continue delivering high-quality, affordable care that saves lives.

👉Follow the link to tell Congress to protect Community Health Center funding before January 30. https://bit.ly/CHC-Funding 👈

01/06/2026

No health insurance, no problem! At IHC, we have Navigators that can help you to apply for HIP and the Marketplace. We can also look at your household income to determine if you qualify for discounted services based on your income. Call today!

01/05/2026

Women's health encompasses nutrition, activities, reproductive health, mental health, safety, and much more. Join IHC this month as we explore topics in women's health!

01/03/2026

Did you know that all IHC locations offer free Naloxone, 24/7? Naloxone is a life-saving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, including overdose related to he**in, fentanyl, or prescription opioid medications. Naloxone is quick, easy to use, safe, and is not addictive. Naloxone doses are free and accessible to everyone. If you need a dose as a preventative or in an emergency, please visit any IHC location and take what you need. The box is regularly restocked.

01/01/2026

12/29/2025

How do we keep screen time safe?

The American Academy of Pediatrics says some screen time is okay for children older than 18 months, but recommends limiting kids to an hour or less per day.

Any time that a child spends looking at an electronic screen (television, video games, computers, phones, or tablets) is considered screen time, and it adds up quickly. One exception is using video chat to keep in touch with family members, where kids can practice social skills as they use their screen.

High media use has been associated with shorter attention spans, hyperactivity, ADHD, and aggressive behavior. Studies have also confirmed that too much screen time contributes to childhood obesity, sleep issues, and unhealthy habits.

Keep screen time safe for your kids by watching for the three “C’s”:
• Content: What is your child watching or playing? Is it age and developmentally appropriate?
• Context: What has your child’s day been like? Have they talked and interacted a lot, or have they been plugged in most of the day?
• Child: How does your child respond to screen media? Does it inspire them to ask questions and explore new ideas, or become irritable/anxious/withdrawn?

Keeping these three C’s in mind can help you determine if your child is getting too much screen time. If you have questions about toy safety, please visit indianahealthonline.org/our-locations to find the nearest IHC location, and call today to make an appointment with an IHC provider.
Information provided by babycenter.com.

12/22/2025

When you’re considering buying toys for children with special needs, think about the following:

• Choose toys for the child’s developmental (not chronical) age. Children with special needs may have a unique risk of injury if their physical or behavioral development doesn’t match the age the age on the package
• Watch for choking hazards. If the child is small for their age or has a swallowing condition, avoid toys with small parts
• Look for toys that help parents and children play together. This promotes high-quality bonding time together, rather than looking for the toy to advance the child’s development. A parent’s involvement also helps them notice their child’s strengths and achievements
• Ask the child’s therapist for ideas. Speech, occupational, or physical therapists can suggests toys and activities to help your child master new play skills at home.
• Adjust the toy to fit the child. Putting foam, Velcro, larger buttons and other aids on a toy can help children with motor, visual, or other disabilities to enjoy play.
• Limit digital screen toys. Children and adults talk less when they play with electronic toys. Traditional toys inspire active, creative pretend play.
• Books are toys. Reading to your child inspires ideas for pretend play. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that parents read to or with their children every day.

If you have questions about toy safety, please visit indianahealthonline.org/our-locations to find the nearest IHC location, and call today to make an appointment with an IHC provider.
Information provided by healthychildren.org

12/19/2025

All IHC locations will be closed Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th, and Thursday, January 1st for the holidays.