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Health Services

Bloomington Hospital Home Health & Hospice Bereavement Support Group

URL	http://www.iuhealthbloomington.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000212
Contact	Susan Dovenmuehle (Coordinator)
Phone	812-353-9818
Description	Adult bereavement groups are held in the winter, spring and fall months and facilitated by our Bereavement Coordinator. The groups are free and open to anyone in the community. Call for more information.
Subjects	Family Counseling Health Services Hospice Mental Health Speakers Bureaus Terminal Care

Lifeline Program - Monroe County Chapter

URL	http://www.monroe-redcross.org/services_lifeline.aspx
Contact	Donald Moore (Lifeline Director)
Phone	(812) 332-7292
Email	donald [at] monroe-redcross [dot] org
Address	Monroe County Red Cross 411 E. Seventh St. Bloomington, IN 47408
Description	The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers Lifeline Service to residents of Monroe, Owen, and surrounding counties. The Lifeline program enables individuals who are at risk to live independently in their own home.
Phone	(800) 959-6989
Subjects	Health Services Senior Citizens

Bloomington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Contact	William Gee (Administrator)
Phone	812-336-0033
Description	Bloomington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, located in Bloomington, Indiana provides the following services: Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Short Term Care: Rehabilitation. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid.
Subjects	Health Services

Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)

URL	http://www.iuhealthbloomington.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH001344
Contact	Kathryn Knecht, R.D. (Program Director)
Phone	(812) 353-3221
Address	333 E. Miller Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401
Description	WIC provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Additional Contact	Sandy Arnold (Breastfeeding Coordinator)
Phone	(812) 353-3222
Subjects	Breast Feeding Children Health Education Health Services Nutrition Parenting Pregnancy and Childbirth

Dental Care Center

Contact	Marie Harlan (Administrator)
Phone	(812) 339-7700
Address	1602 W. Third St. Bloomington, IN 47404
Description	Call for information regarding a fee reduction for low-income persons.
Subjects	Dental Care Health Services

Bloomington Hospital

URL	http://www.iuhealthbloomington.org/Default.asp
Phone	812.353.6821
Email	webmaster [at] bloomingtonhospital [dot] org
Description	Bloomington Hospital exists to provide comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective and caring services to the people of south central Indiana.
Phone	353-5252
Phone	353-6821
Subjects	Emergency Services Health Services Hospitals

Bloomington Hospital Inter-faith Chapel

Contact	John VanderZee (Chaplain)
Phone	(812) 353-9463
Address	Bloomington Hospital 601 W. Second St. Bloomington, IN 47402
Description	The inter-faith chapel at Bloomington Hospital demonstrates our commitment to supporting the spiritual needs of patients, visitors and staff. The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital at the west end of the main lobby. Next door to the chapel are the chaplain's office and our Pastoral Services department. The chaplain is available to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
Subjects	Churches Health Services Hospitals Support Groups

American Red Cross Blood Donor Center

URL	http://www.monroe-redcross.org/services_blood.aspx
Phone	812-331-1300
Address	1600 W. 3rd St. Bloomington, IN 47404
Description	Blood Services - You can help the Monroe County Red Cross save lives by becoming a blood donor. To find out where you can donate, visit www.givebloodgivelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE
Phone	1-800-GIVE-LIFE
Phone	812-332-7292
Email	redcross [at] monroe-redcross [dot] org
Subjects	Blood Banks Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

URL	http://www.iuhealthbloomington.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000082
Phone	812-353-9300
Address	Bloomington Hospital Community Services P.O. Box 1149 Bloomington, IN 47402
Hours	8:30-5, M-F
Description	SHIP counselors offer free and objective assistance. They are not affiliated with any insurance agent or company. Call for more information.
Subjects	Health Services Insurance Medical Services Senior Citizens

Olcott Center for Cancer Education

URL	http://www.iuhealthbloomington.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000142
Contact	Janice Ross (Oncology Certified Registered Nurse)
Phone	(812) 353-5669
Description	Unique to Bloomington and its innovative hospital, the Olcott Center for Cancer Education is completely supported by its community. Registered nurse educators provide one-on-one education with clients and their family members. The Center offers an extensive lending library, weekly support groups, patient advocacy, and some individualized financial assistance. Free educational talks and materials are always available to groups, schools, businesses, and individuals.
Additional Contact	Erin Wyatt (Oncology Certified Registered Nurse)
Phone	(812) 353-5669
Subjects	Cancer Health Services Support Groups