Women’s Health Week
May 2012 Calendar of Events in Indiana
National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women’s health. The theme for 2012 is “It’s Your Time.” National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority.
For more information regarding ISDH-Office of Women’s Health role in National Women’s Health Week, please contact Morgan McGill at (317) 233-2170.
Month-Long Observances
Lupus Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
Mental Health Month
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
May 11
Women’s Health Day Screenings
Location: Madison County Community Health Center; Anderson, IN
Time: 10am-2pm
Covering Kids & Families’ Baby Shower
Location: Gary Community Health Center; Gary, IN
Time: 9am-5pm
May 12
Indianapolis March of Dimes
Location: Celebration Plaza at White River State Park
Time: 9am Check in, 10 am Start
St. Vincent Dunn Health Expo
Location: St. Vincent Dunn Hospital, Bedford, IN
Time: 9am
Health Screenings and information available
Heart of Gold Ball
Present by St. Vincent and American Heart Association
Location: JW Marriott
For additional information, visit
Tea Time with Mom
Location: Ritz Charles, Carmel
Time: 10am-2:30pm
Tea service, lunch, fashion show, silent auction, and presentation from women’s health experts. $25/person, must be at least 13 years of age, to register please call 800-777-7775
EcoFest Indy 2012
Location: Indianapolis City Market
Time: 11am-4pm
Vendors with green/organic/natural products will be on-site
American Cancer Society Free Cancer Screening
Location: Clarian North Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital
Time: unknown
Call ahead to reserve free screening; 317-916-3525 for Clarian or 317-338-2273 for St. Vincent Hospital
Indy’s Child Family Fair
Location: Celebration Plaza at White River State Park
Time:9am-4pm
May 13
American Cancer Society Free Cancer Screening
Location: Community Regional Cancer Care East
Time:
Call ahead to reserve free screening; 800-777-7775
May 14
ISDH Office of Women’s Health Screening Event
Location: Indianapolis ArtsGarden
Time: 10am-2pm
Free resources, health screenings and presentation by Community Health Networks, Picture This! theater group at 11:00 and 1:00 pm
Latinas in Motion
Hosted by Latino Action League, Casa Mateo
Location: Casa Metro, 826 Fort Wayne Avenue
Health screenings, as well as prevention information and testing available
Raphael Health Center National Women’s Health Week Screenings
Location: Raphael Health Center
Time: 8am-5pm
Pap Smears, Mammograms, Diabetes Testing, HIV Testing, Referrals, and Education Classes available. To schedule appointment, call 317-926-1507
May 15
Breast Care Wellness Series: Healing Touch & Reiki
Location: IU Health North Hospital, Carmel
Time: 6-7:15pm
RSVP to Jill Dodson, (317) 688-3006
“Know your Numbers” Screening
Location: Community Hospital East
Time: 9am-12pm
To ensure you will be screened you must arrive by 11:30 am.
American Cancer Society Free Cancer Screening
Location: Central Indiana Cancer Centers
Time:
Call ahead to reserve free screening; 317-356-2422
Raphael Health Center National Women’s Health Week Screenings
Location: Raphael Health Center
Time: 8am-5pm
Pap Smears, Mammograms, Diabetes Testing, HIV Testing, Referrals, and Education Classes available. To schedule appointment, call 317-926-1507
Little Red Door Cancer Agency’s Open House Event
Location: Little Red Door Agency
Time: 2-6pm
Free wig, medical supplies, and educational presentations available. Please RSVP at 317-925-5595
Know Your Options: Common Gynecologic Conditions
Location: Franciscan St. Francis Health
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Educational Seminar hosted by Dr. Bryan Perkins, OB/GYN and Dr. David Moore, Oncologist. To reserve space, call 877-888-1777
May 16
May Health and Healing Education Series
Presented by St. Vincent Carmel
Location: PrimeLife Enrichment, 1078 SW 3rd Ave, Carmel
Time: 11:30 am
This month’s topic for the physician-led education series to those 50 and older is Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Raphael Health Center National Women’s Health Week Screenings
Location: Raphael Health Center
Time: 8am-5pm
Pap Smears, Mammograms, Diabetes Testing, HIV Testing, Referrals, and Education Classes available. To schedule appointment, call 317-926-1507
May 17
American Cancer Society Free Cancer Screening
Location: St. Vincent Mercy Hospital
Time: unknown
Call ahead to reserve free screening; 800-450-4548
Raphael Health Center National Women’s Health Week Screenings
Location: Raphael Health Center
Time: 8am-5pm
Pap Smears, Mammograms, Diabetes Testing, HIV Testing, Referrals, and Education Classes available. To schedule appointment, call 317-926-1507
May 18
Breast Health: 2011 Multidisciplinary Webinar Sessions
Presented by Susan G. Komen Foundation
Location: **Online
Time: 4-5pm
Topic Includes Radiation with presentation by Dr. Irene Minor of Central Indiana Cancer Centers
For more info:
Raphael Health Center National Women’s Health Week Screenings
Location: Raphael Health Center
Time: 8am-5pm
Pap Smears, Mammograms, Diabetes Testing, HIV Testing, Referrals, and Education Classes available. To schedule appointment, call 317-926-1507
May 19
St. Vincent Geist Half Marathon
Location: Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis
Time: 8am
Register at
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Promise Gala
Location: JW Marriott
Time: 6-9pm
Award acceptance by Brett Michaels. For more information/tickets contact 317-308-4939
La Voz de Indiana’s Mother’s Day Event
Location: Max Bahr Par
Time: 12-6pm
For more information call 317-698-7992
May 20
Women’s Day Program, “Passing the Torch and Building on the Legacy of Women”
Location: Barned United Methodist Church
Time: 4-6pm
Guest speaker: Purdue University Artist in Residence, Dr. Twana A. Harris. For more information, call 317-923-9197 or 317-489-8556
American Cancer Society Free Cancer Screening
Location: Ball Memorial Hospital
Time:
Call ahead to reserve free screening; 765-741-1073