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Wabash Valley Community Foundation West Terre Haute Award
Valley Professionals received funding in the amount of $50,000 as a result of successfully completing the $1 for $2 challenge grant issued by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.
Valley Professionals and Union Health Debut Expanded Facility
Valley Professionals Community Health Center and Union Health Clinton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of their collaborative expansion project. This project will enhance the community’s access to the exceptional rural health care and specialty care these organizations are known for.
Quitting Smoking
There’s a ton of information available about how to quit smoking, and how bad it is for you, so why is it so hard to stop? Most bad habits are really difficult to change because they serve some purpose in our life, most often a way to satisfy some need, developed over time.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In the United States, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. 48,344 Americans died by suicide in 2020, which is an astonishing 132 individuals each day.
Second Annual Wabashiki Wetlands Walk
Begins at AmVets 222 (a.k.a. Kerman Grotto) and will finish at West Vigo Elementary School.
2020 Annual Report
We hope you take a moment to glance at the highlights of Valley Professionals in our 2020 Annual Report. As we look back at a year unlike any other, we would like to say thank you to the community for their unwavering support and our incredible team for their continued hard work and dedication.
May: High Blood Pressure Education Month
Hypertension, AKA High Blood Pressure, AKA “The Silent Killer”. If you think you might have high blood pressure, or if you have a family member who has been diagnosed and you have never been tested, please schedule an appointment with your primary care provider today!
Stroke Awareness Month
If you or a loved one develops any of the symptoms above, it is of utmost importance to act F.A.S.T. and call 911. The longer a person goes without treatment, the more likely he or she is to have permanent problems from the stroke
Emotional Health
Mental health counseling can benefit people struggling with emotional difficulties, life challenges, and mental health concerns. In therapy, people learn to cope with symptoms that may not respond to treatment right away. Research shows the benefits of therapy last longer than medication alone.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Each year, the Children’s Bureau releases a detailed report of national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States. The 2019 Child Maltreatment Report is an important resource relied upon by researchers, practitioners, and advocates throughout the world.