COVID-19 Vaccine has arrived in Indiana
The vaccination of Hoosiers against COVID-19 has begun. Any Hoosier age 80 and older is now eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment, as are long-term care residents, first responders (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, reservists and volunteers) who have in-person contact with the public and licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers who have in-person contact with patients or infectious material in any healthcare setting. Hoosiers age 80 and older can schedule a vaccination at the link in the red bar above or by calling 2-1-1 if they do not have access to a computer or need assistance registering. Eligible professionals should receive an invitation and registration link from their employer, professional association, or the State of Indiana (Indiana Department of Health, Professional Licensing Agency, Family & Social Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security, or another state agency). If you are a licensed healthcare provider, make sure your email is updated with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and continue to check your email and SPAM. If you are eligible and haven’t received an invitation, please ask your employer. Please be patient, as vaccine supply is limited. Additional groups will be eligible as soon as vaccine supplies permit. Who is eligible to receive vaccine? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: • Are you age 80 or older? • Do you work or volunteer healthcare and have (physical or close) contact or face to face interactions with patients? Examples include: • Inpatient, outpatient, provider office setting, nursing homes, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, inhome services • This includes all clinical 2
and non-clinical positions: clinicians, dietary, environmental services, administrators who have direct contact with patients, clergy who see patients in the healthcare setting, non-clinicians who assist in procedures, transportation staff, etc. • This also includes local health department staff who interact with patients at test sites, health clinics or provide direct patient care • Do you have exposure to COVID-19 infectious material? (Examples include cleaning of rooms or material from COVID-19 patients, performing COVID-19 testing, other exposure to infected tissue, performing autopsies or other post-mortem examinations of COVID-19 patients) • Are you a first responder (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, reservists and volunteers) who has contact with the public and could be called to the scene of an emergency?
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), and additional vaccines are being developed by other manufacturers. The EUA process has allowed for clinical trials and manufacturing to occur simultaneously, while still allowing for rigorous testing to determine how safe and effective it is. • • • •
Safety is top priority. There will be a limited supply at first The vaccine will be free Prevent the spread of COVID-19 until vaccine is available to everyone
For more in-depth please contact the web address below ISDH - Novel Coronavirus: Vaccine Information and Planning www. coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/index.htm
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Wellness Spotlight Coburn Place: 25 Years of Empowering Survivors “Everyone deserves a safe home,” says Coburn Place CEO Julia Kathary. “And that’s where we start.” Coburn Place has been serving survivors since 1996 and has provided life-changing support to more than 4,000 people since then. In 2011, Coburn Place became the first residential domestic violence program in Indiana to implement a voluntary, trauma-informed model of service delivery. “Our programs and services are designed to empower clients on their journey and partner with them along the way,” says Kathary. It’s a success. In 2019, a team from Michigan State University studied Coburn Place and titled it “Coburn Place: An Exemplar of the Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Model.” One in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Annually, 15.5 million children live in homes where domestic violence occurs. At any given time, more than 150 people are on the Coburn Place wait list, and during the pandemic, the need for services has soared. In 2020, Coburn Place served nearly 400 adult survivors of interpersonal abuse and more than 400 children. Seventy-eight adults and children moved into 35 fully furnished apartments in its historic building on 38th Street. Coburn Place advocates placed an additional 200 adults and children in safe housing in the community. Survivors can stay in an apartment at Coburn Place rent- and utility-free for up to 24 months. They are encouraged to save those funds toward their permanent housing and selfsufficiency One program graduate, LaToya, says “Coburn Place is transitional housing, and it's exactly what I did. I transitioned into a stronger and better woman for myself and my kids.” Clients dealing with less severe safety, selfsufficiency and housing barriers can receive up to 12 months of rental assistance in community-based housing, allowing them to
get back on their feet in a short amount of time. Well-being and children’s services are available to survivors in the building, in community-based housing and on the wait list, and to program graduates. Coburn Place offers support groups, individual and family therapy, financial literacy and employment help, budget-stretching direct aid for food, medical and transportation assistance, and more. About a quarter of the clients who graduated from Coburn Place programs saw an increase in their employment income, either from new job placement or improved career skills. For children of survivors, Coburn Place has indoor and outdoor play spaces, support groups, homework help and tutoring, healthy relationship classes, field trips, after-school programs and school break camps – all crucial to breaking the cycle of violence. “Coburn Place saved my life,” says Juana, a program graduate. “When someone doesn’t have a support system and then all of a sudden a whole building of people are there for you it changes your life. Because of Coburn Place, I learned what I wanted and what I didn’t want in my life and how to fight for that.” “We are so proud to have empowered survivors and their children for the past 25 years,” says Kathary. “We’re constantly evolving to be a best-in-class program and a leader in the field to support our clients in the best possible way.” For more information on Coburn Place or to find out how you can help survivors and their children, visit coburnplace.org. If you need help, call (317) 923-5750 or text (317) 864-0832 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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How Enlightened Are You? Enlightenment comes with wisdom. Albert Schweitzer said, "Success does not create happiness but happiness creates success." Knowing how to process life allows you to make Carol Juergensen Sheets the most of it. The most enlightened people are those the process life by looking at it one of three ways. Could you look at life this way? The first type of enlightenment has to do with something called "enlightenment hindsight." That's when you engage in the normal routine of life and look back at it and know that you should've done something differently. Your boss criticizes you for not having your report ready and you say to yourself ,"I should've stayed at work late last night to get that finished." Your husband comes home and asks for a divorce and you say to yourself, "I should've seen that coming." Your child gets benched on his soccer team and you tell yourself, "I should've spent more time working with him on his game." The "shoulds" aren't really motivating but they do allow you some enlightenment in that it gives you an opportunity to look back and see the different choices you could make in the future . The second type of enlightenment entails reframing. Something happens to you and you ask yourself what did I learn from it and how has it helped me to grow stronger? Your boss criticizes you for not having that report ready. You tell yourself that you need to see this as an opportunity to change your life and create more structure so that your reports are always done two days before the due date. You create a calendar and make the needed changes
that provide you the structure you need to feel organized and successful. Your husband asks for a divorce and you tell yourself that you're going to invest more of your own personal time in relationships. You begin this process with your friends and your children and you feel empowered by your new insight. Your personal relationships flourish and you develop a new form of intimacy that enhances every relationship you make. You feel blessed that your relationships are so solid. Your child gets sidelined on the soccer team and you help your child to strategize how you might look at this as a teachable moment. As difficult as the situation is, you talk to your child about how he can support his team. You explain that this opportunity may help him be a coach someday because he is getting extra experience at observing the players in a different way. The last type of enlightenment requires that you "play it forward" by playing it forward in your mind and deciding what is the kindest and healthiest response you can make in relationship to the situation at hand. This may look like: Your boss criticizes you for not having the report ready and you use it as a guide to appreciate his feedback as opposed to getting defensive. Your husband asks for a divorce and you react in love and not fear or anger. Your child gets sidelined and you thank the coach for giving him extra time to mature and observe. These three types of enlightenment create resiliency and insight. It doesn't ensure that YOU get what you want but it ensures that you decide how life will affect you. Practice using any of these types of enlightenment and notice how different you feel about you, your life, and your situation. You will no longer be a victim to life!
Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or call her at 317 218-3479. You can watch Carol the Coach segments on WTHR’s Channel 13 Wednesdays @ 12:50PM. Please say “I found it in Indy Metro Woman Magazine!” Thanks!
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Epitome of a Lady Epitome of a Lady is a mentorship organization for young adult ladies primarily around ages 19-30. Our goal is to serve those young ladies entering college or the workforce right out of high school or exiting college. Our mission is to provide Life journey to success education and mentorship relationships that teach and build selfempowerment, self-confidence and self-esteem. Epitome of a Lady began several years ago in the lives of 9th -12th grade girls to help build positive relationships and encourage career aspirations. It was originally designed to match these young ladies with young adult lady mentorship relationships. Having done that, we saw a need for our young adult ladies to have the same type of mentorship. We found that there is a lack of leadership for our young adult ladies entering into college and the workforce once completing high school and/ or college. As a result, we have begun to focus our efforts and mentorship on those young adult ladies that are navigating life through college, workplaces and/ or just the daily grind of life. The goal of Epitome of a Lady is to show young ladies how to deal with life’s challenges through one on one mentorship sessions or group classes. Some of the classes that we coach our young ladies include financial literacy, financial budgeting, credit score building, work-place success coaching and daily living strategies. Our mentors build lasting relationships and create a safe space for young ladies to take risks and push themselves and develop self confidence and self-esteem. Our program teaches goal setting and decision-making skills and helps our ladies discover their own strengths and capabilities and thrive in today’s society. We encourage you to give us a call to see how we may be of help in your life.
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February 2021 Indiana Repertory Theatre Tuesdays with Morrie by Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom based on the book by Mitch Albom On sale now Streaming available February 4 – February 21, 2021 Life’s greatest lesson Morrie was Mitch’s sociology professor, but he was also his mentor, his advisor, his life coach. Now Mitch is a busy sportswriter with a frantic schedule and a troubled marriage, and Morrie is dying. One visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a final course in the meaning of life. The beloved book comes to life in this life-affirming play, full of compassion, humor, and hope.
Network Of Women In Business (NOWIB) Southside Monthly Networking Lunch Wednesday Fed 3rd 11:30 am Sassafras Lunch & Tea Room • Greenwood, IN JOIN US FOR CASUAL CONVERSATION AND NETWORKING WITH NOWIB MEMBERS AND GUESTS This event is focused on expanding your network and growing professionally. There will be plenty of time for introductions. Bring plenty of business cards and consider sharing some of the following with the group:
February 4th Prosecco & Pivot: A Toast to Your Transformation!
Join us for Prosecco & Pivot! During this workshop, you'll create your customized Pivot Planner: the tool that will help you identify your goals, make a plan to put in the work, achieve your pivot, and prosper! In addition to putting together a planner that focuses on your personal pivot areas, 14
you'll also work with a Pivot Partner to create YOUR Pivot Statement and a unique-to-you visionary cover page that will inspire and motivate you to make meaningful, positive changes. Schoolhouse 7 Café 12125 CyntheanneRoad Fishers, IN
Wed, Feb 10, 9:00 AM Shine, mama Growth Group Wednesday AM Virtual & Clayton, IN Session 1 Wed, February 10, 2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST A Growth Group is a place where participants are loved and accepted where they are and encouraged to become all that they can be. We seek to grow, not only spiritually, but also emotionally. Come join us as we grow together in the Path of Growth Series. We will be studying My Identity .
Tue, February 9, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Indianapolis Job Fair Indianapolis Career Fair
DiversityX connects minority candidates with employers who value diversity. Our events help Black Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Women, People with Disabilities, and members of LGBTQIA+ find their next career. Our new virtual events are just as effective as our inperson events. Connect with more Employers than ever before from the comfort of your home at our one of a kind online event.
Wed, Feb 10, 8:00 AM + 10 more events Business Spotlight Networking Luncheon A fun networking event that allows business representatives to enjoy a
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Calendar of Events spotlight to share information about their business with other business representatives during lunch, with open networking afterwards. The best part about this group is that it meets regularly the second Friday of every month at lunch time and requires no annual membership Wolfies Grill Carmel • Carmel, IN
Wed, Feb 10, 8:00 AM + 10 more eventsNetwork Of Women In Business (NOWIB) Northside Monthly Networking Breakfast
JOIN US FOR CASUAL CONVERSATION AND NETWORKING WITH NOWIB MEMBERS AND GUESTS This event is focused on expanding your network and growing professionally. There will
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Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana is more than a home meal delivery service; it is the only provider of medically-tailored meals to the area’s homebound and chronically-ill community. These meals are prepared by Central Indiana’s world class healthcare institutions and delivered each weekday by our volunteers. At Meals on WheeIs’ core is the belief that food is medicine. Their clients receive meals that are prescribed by their physician, taking out the guesswork when trying to meet their dietary needs. Most special diets can be accommodated (i.e. heart healthy, diabetic, low sodium, renal, etc.). Malnutrition is costly for the healthcare system and studies show that access to nutritious meals improves health outcomes, lowers healthcare costs, and improves the quality of patient care. Simply put, medically-tailored, home-delivered meals are high-impact and low-cost for homebound and chronically-ill neighbors. At the beginning of the year, Meals on Wheels could not have known just how quickly the organization would be thrust into the front-lines of a global pandemic. COVID-19 exacerbated the financial and logistical challenges in accessing food, and the program became a critically necessary resource. As the impact of the pandemic deepened
and spread, so did the anxiety among many of our clients, wondering if they will get their meals or if they should let anyone into their homes. With the recent implementation of a “no-touch” delivery protocol, Meals on Wheels is creating a safer home for the client by limiting outside exposure; and additionally, reducing the needs of personal transportation. Throughout these unprecedented times, Meals on Wheels can be proud that they have had zero delivery disruptions and in fact, were able to step up by serving additional family members in the household also adversely affected by COVID-19. Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations, and grants for the majority of funds that make their mission possible. In fact, 88 cents of every dollar go to clients through their Virginia Wesley Financial Assistance Fund, which means your donations will have an immediate impact on their clients. Meals on Wheels also has a community of individual and corporate volunteer delivery drivers who are the backbone of their organization. Your time is as valuable as your treasure and they welcome both. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact their Volunteer Development Director, Barb Renshaw at brenshaw@ mealsonwheelsindy.org. To learn more about their program and ways you can donate, please visit www.mealsonwheelsindy.org.
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