HEALTH/FITNESS
New IU Hospital Plan Still On Track Despite Pandemic
Brian Shockney already had his work cut out for him—and then COVID-19 came along. As president of Indiana University Health South Central Region, Shockney has been managing teams working to build and transition to the new $557 million IU Health Bloomington Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC).
IU to Study Childhood Sexual Exploitation in Rural Counties
The number of Indiana youth who are sexually exploited has increased significantly in recent years, according to the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.
Courage to Change Sober Living Providing Housing for Recovery
In 2016, housing for those recovering from substance use disorder was limited in Bloomington.
Bloomington Massage & Bodyworks Now Offering Movement Classes
With the recent acquisition of a third suite in Fountain Square Mall, Bloomington Massage & Bodyworks is now providing a movement and art space to complement the therapeutic work that’s been offered since 1997.
Chiropractor Dr. Karin Drummond: 10,000 Patients and Counting
Dr. Karin Drummond knew she wanted to be a chiropractor from the time she was a little girl. “I wasn’t interested in pills, I was interested in how to get well without pills,” she says.
HEALTH/FITNESS
New IU Hospital Plan Still On Track Despite Pandemic
Brian Shockney already had his work cut out for him—and then COVID-19 came along. As president of Indiana University Health South Central Region, Shockney has been managing teams working to build and transition to the new $557 million IU Health Bloomington Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC).
IU to Study Childhood Sexual Exploitation in Rural Counties
The number of Indiana youth who are sexually exploited has increased significantly in recent years, according to the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.
Courage to Change Sober Living Providing Housing for Recovery
In 2016, housing for those recovering from substance use disorder was limited in Bloomington.
Bloomington Massage & Bodyworks Now Offering Movement Classes
With the recent acquisition of a third suite in Fountain Square Mall, Bloomington Massage & Bodyworks is now providing a movement and art space to complement the therapeutic work that’s been offered since 1997.
Chiropractor Dr. Karin Drummond: 10,000 Patients and Counting
Dr. Karin Drummond knew she wanted to be a chiropractor from the time she was a little girl. “I wasn’t interested in pills, I was interested in how to get well without pills,” she says.
Life at Bell Trace in the Pandemic
The sweet potato casserole, a traditional part of a holiday meal at Bell Trace, took a new path from the kitchen in the year of COVID-19.
Globe-Trotting with Brooke Bierhaus: Finding Community in Yoga Classes Around the World
Staying active while traveling isn’t always easy, especially when work and travel coincide. A long walk or a quick run are my favorite ways to combine exercise and sightseeing.
Insurance-Based Fitness Plans Help Seniors Pay Memberships
Judy and Paul Tedesco have logged countless miles trekking around the Twin Lakes Recreation Center track. Judy also rides the recumbent bike, Paul enjoys pickleball, and they both use the weight machines. The couple visits the City-run fitness facility nearly every day.
IU Student Advocates for Youth with Chronic Illness
Sneha Dave learned to cope with chronic illness when she was just a little girl. At age 6, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affecting the large intestine.
IU Researcher Creates Health App To Aid Those on Autism Spectrum
Limited research shows that, due to sedentary lifestyles, health disorders such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are prevalent in those who experience autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Stride Coalition to Open Crisis Diversion Center
Working behind the scenes for two years, a group with more than 40 public, private, and nonprofit organizations represented has been quietly mapping out the community resources available for those with substance abuse disorders, working to identify service gaps, and looking for solutions to the problems faced by people in crisis.
Mind · Body · Spirit: Finding Your Next Fun Fitness Activity
I’m not sure if it’s an aphorism or an adage, but the saying “When one door closes, a window opens” is used in various contexts, usually to keep up one’s spirits. While I can’t seem to pin down who said it first, its general truthfulness and applicability make it useful in a variety of situations. I’ve most recently been applying it to exercise.
A Wellness Coach Who Knows About Trauma
Although she has always had a desire to help people, Susan Woods says experiencing her own health crisis took her work as a health and wellness coach to a new level.
B-town’s Jeff Huntoon—Coach of Championship Teams in Canada
While many of us may be anticipating the approach of the 2020 Summer Olympics, the games mean much more to former Bloomingtonian Jeff Huntoon. For him, those 16 days are the culmination of years of coaching some of Canada’s best track and field athletes.
Mind · Body · Spirit: It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask
In our family we have a motto: “It doesn’t hurt to ask.” My husband, Greg, insists this is true—the sentiment and the fact that it is our motto.
IU, Bloomington North Study Effects of Subconcussive Hits
Concerns about concussions have led to questions about the safety of high school football. Now a team of researchers from Indiana University has set up shop at Bloomington High School North to study the impact of subconcussive hits in youthful football players over time.
Local Girls Get Moving With Girls on the Run
Chelsea Blanchard says she was lucky to have talented cross country and track coaches when she was a runner—from the time she was in middle school through her time at Indiana University. Now, the Clear Creek Elementary School art teacher is a coach with Girls on the Run (GOTR), training a new generation of runners while also helping them build confidence and make smart life choices.
Volunteers in Medicine Now Able to Serve More People
Bloomington residents may notice changes to Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) at the end of the year, but Executive Director Nancy Richman says the clinic’s not going anywhere, it’s just entering a new era.
IU Health Embraces New Model: Population Health Management
There’s a new way of looking at medical care, and it’s being embraced at Indiana University Health. It’s called population health management, and it’s changing the way medical establishments interact with patients.
Every CrossFit Gym Offers Something a Little Different
CrossFit has been around since 2000, so it’s almost 20 years old, and still, people are confused as to what it means to “do CrossFit.”
