Heartland Community Service Foundation

10/13/2023

BLS Provider CPR Training available! Visit https://www.heartlandcsf.com/aha-cpr-registration.html for dates and times!

10/10/2023

BLS Provider CPR Training available! Visit https://www.heartlandcsf.com/aha-cpr-registration.html for dates and times! Contact Christopher Baty-Simons at 765-702-9724 for more info.

08/26/2023

Needing CPR certification for school or work? Maybe even just want to be trained to help other people, we can help. We offer American Heart Association CPR and First Aid training in the East Central Indiana area. Our primary office is based out of Muncie. Courses are offered at the Muncie Airport, 401 W Carl Simmons Drive, Muncie, Indiana 47303.

For August 2023:

BLS Provider for Healthcare Workers are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

Heartsaver for Teachers are offered on Thursday evenings.

BLS Provider and Heartsaver Instructor courses are available as well.

For more information, visit:

Heartland Community Services Foundation strives to provide the necessary education to prevent health issues and empower the community to make healthier decisions. The impact of health decisions goes beyond the person. The ripple effect caused by empowering one person has a wider reaching impact on t...

08/26/2023

Ask for help.

Don’t be afraid to let your friends know what you need when they ask; they want to help. You can also reach out to confidential 24/7 services like the Veterans Crisis Line.

Dial 988 then press 1
Text 838255
Chat Online: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/
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Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. Our chat responders are available 24/7 to provide support and connect you with resources.

08/26/2023

Quit Now Indiana is the frontline tool for helping Hoosiers end ni****ne dependence. Quit Now Indiana is working to reduce the use of all commercial to***co products in Indiana. The network of service programs, which is available for free to all Hoosiers 13 and older, is here to improve to health of Hoosiers and end exposure to to***co and addiction.

Quit Now Indiana also works with healthcare providers and employers to help connect patients and employees with these free services, and to integrate with established electronic health records or existing employee to***co cessation programs.

https://www.quitnowindiana.com/

08/26/2023

There are many types of firearm injuries, which can be fatal or nonfatal:

Intentionally self-inflicted
Includes firearm su***de or nonfatal self-harm injury from a firearm

Unintentional
Includes fatal or nonfatal firearm injuries that happen while someone is cleaning or playing with a firearm or other incidents of an accidental firing without evidence of intentional harm

Interpersonal violence
Includes firearm homicide or nonfatal assault injury from a firearm

Legal intervention
Includes firearm injuries inflicted by the police or other law enforcement agents acting in the line of duty: For example, firearm injuries that occur while arresting or attempting to arrest someone, maintaining order, or ensuring safety
The term legal intervention is a commonly used external cause of injury classification. It does not indicate the legality of the circumstances surrounding the death.

Undetermined intent
Includes firearm injuries where there is not enough information to determine whether the injury was intentionally self-inflicted, unintentional, the result of legal intervention, or from an act of interpersonal violence.

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/firearms/fastfact.html

08/26/2023

A trained home visitor can help find common asthma triggers in homes and discuss ways to reduce and remove triggers. Removing asthma triggers in the home, along with proper medical care can improve health.

For more information, please contact us.

08/25/2023

Six steps you can take to keep your asthma under control

Step 1: Make Your Medical Visits More Productive
There are a number of resources available to help you ask the right questions about asthma management and treatment the next time you see your healthcare provider.

Step 2: Create an Asthma Management Plan
Learn how to develop a plan with your healthcare provider that includes key information on managing your asthma.

Step 3: Assess and Monitor Your Control
Common asthma symptoms can include a cough, tight feeling in your chest, wheezing, activity limitation and feeling tired. Keeping track of your symptoms will help you stay in control.

Step 4: Understand Your Medication
There are a variety of medicines available to treat asthma. Each person's asthma is different and your doctor and healthcare team will work with you to set up a personalized plan.

Step 5: Reduce Asthma Triggers
Identify your asthma triggers and learn simple ways to limit your exposure or avoid them altogether.

Step 6: Learn Asthma Self-Management Skills
Learn more about asthma, including our asthma basics online course and what is asthma animation.

View these six steps you can take to keep your asthma under control.

08/25/2023

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in our Armed Forces. Online Community Support (chat room, message boards, blogs, survivor stories, online peer groups)–age restrictions and membership requirements may apply for some of these services.

Phone: 1-800-959-TAPS (8277)

Website:

TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.

08/25/2023

An asthma trigger is a thing, activity or condition that makes asthma worse. When you encounter a trigger it can cause a sudden worsening of symptoms, often called an asthma attack, episode or flare-up.

Common asthma triggers include respiratory infections, allergens, irritants, exercise and emotions. Knowing what causes your asthma symptoms is an important step toward controlling your asthma. Allergy testing may help you identify your triggers. Your healthcare provider can help you recognize what makes your asthma worse, and help find simple solutions to reduce and avoid asthma triggers.

Do you know what your causes your asthma symptoms to start? Triggers can vary from person to person and what affects one person may not affect another.

08/24/2023

We're here to help you find your Next Level Job.

Indiana is taking the state’s workforce to the next level with a focus on the high-priority industries and high-demand jobs driving Indiana’s 21st Century economy forward. Whether you are searching for your first job, re-entering the workforce, want to earn your high school diploma, or are planning a career change, we have the tools to help you locate the education, training, and career opportunities that best suit your needs.

Career Education & Training Lifelong learning is critical to a successful career whether it meanders like a leaf on the window or is laser straight and mission focused.What training option is right for you?Workforce Ready GrantTake advantage of free job training for Hoosiers in one of Indiana’s hi...

08/24/2023

When your child is sick or hurt, it can be difficult to tell whether an urgent care or emergency department is the best choice. In making that decision, it is important to stay calm and recognize the difference between a medical emergency and a medical situation where a different type of care may be more appropriate.

Nonemergency Medical Situations:

As a first step in nonemergency situations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends calling your pediatrician's office—your child's "medical home"—to discuss your child's needs. Pediatricians are very accustomed to taking phone calls at all times and can often deal with problems over the phone.

Emergency Medical Situations:

A trip to the emergency room is the best place for treating severe injuries or life-threatening illnesses. As a rule, if your child can walk, talk, interact, and play, chances are whatever she or he has is not an emergency.

If your child is experiencing a true medical emergency, visit a hospital emergency room or call 911 immediately. If you aren't sure whether it is a true emergency, never hesitate to call your pediatrician's office-even if you know the office is closed.

A true emergency is when you believe a severe injury or illness is threatening your child's life or may cause permanent harm. In these cases, a child needs emergency medical treatment immediately. Discuss with your child's pediatrician in advance what you should do in case of a true emergency.

08/24/2023

SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

An online source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems.

Website:

Find state-licensed treatment near you for addiction and substance use disorder.