Valley Oaks Health

04/22/2026

⚾ Valley Oaks Health is the Nonprofit of the Night! ⚾

Join us on Friday, May 29th at the Aviators game for a fun night of baseball and community!

We’re honored to be featured as the Nonprofit of the Night, and we’d love to see you there supporting both your local team and accessible care in our community.
Purchase tickets here: https://vivenu.com/event/champion-city-kings-at-lafayette-aviators-0w41c8
A portion of each ticket purchased with this code will come back to support Valley Oaks Health and the work we do every day.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s enjoy a great night together at the ballpark!

04/21/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? You’re not alone.
Climate anxiety is a real and growing concern, but it doesn’t have to take over your peace of mind.

Our latest article explores simple, healthy ways to manage worry, build resilience and stay grounded while still caring deeply about the planet.

Click below to discover how small actions, mindful habits, and supportive connections can make a big difference for your mental health.

Feeling anxious about the state of the planet? You’re not alone. As headlines grow more alarming and weather events more extreme, many people are experiencing climate anxiety—the chronic fear of environmental doom. It’s a normal response to an overwhelming situation, but it doesn’t have to c...

04/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Maria Diedam, Entitlement Specialist at our N. 26th Street location, on receiving a Golden Award.

Maria is recognized for her incredible work helping clients navigate and access the benefits and services they need. Her persistence and “never give up” mindset make a meaningful difference for so many individuals and families we serve.

She truly reflects what it means to Be Brave in advocating for others, Be Human in her dedication to client care, and Be Connected in helping individuals access the support they deserve.

Thank you, Maria, for the impact you make every day.

04/16/2026

April is a time to celebrate differences, listen with compassion and support individuals and families in ways that truly matter.

At Valley Oaks Health, we believe in care that honors every person’s unique strengths, needs, and story.

04/13/2026

Ever feel like mental health conversations are still too quiet?

The Big Silence podcast is changing that with honest, human talks about anxiety, trauma, resilience, and well-being. Hosted by Karena Dawn, this series brings real voices, expert insight, and uplifting stories that remind us we’re not alone.

From coping tools to mindset shifts, each episode is a gentle invitation to listen, learn, and feel supported—because mental wellness is part of whole-body health.

🎧 Tune in for inspiration, healing, and community.

Find new episodes every Wednesday and listen wherever you stream podcasts.

04/11/2026

Feeling frazzled? Try a digital reset:

📵 Turn off notifications for 5 minutes
🌿 Close your eyes and take 5 deep breaths
🧠 Focus on one small task you can control right now

Small breaks like this help calm your nervous system and improve clarity.

04/10/2026

It was a beautiful day to come together with our Fountain and Warren county community partners in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Seeing so many people take time out of their busy days for this event was a powerful reminder that keeping children safe and supported is not the work of any one system, but a shared responsibility across our entire community. Strong communities are built through connection and a commitment to supporting families in meaningful ways.

It truly takes a village, and we are so proud to be part of this one!

04/09/2026

Access to care matters and so do the tools that help make it possible.

We’re sharing this important update regarding proposed Medicaid changes to the 340B program and the potential impact on community health centers across Indiana. These centers rely on 340B savings to keep medications affordable and to provide critical support services that help patients stay healthy.

Proposed changes could shift resources away from local communities impacting access to care, especially for those who need it most.

We support efforts that strengthen access, protect essential services, and ensure resources stay where they’re needed, right here in our communities.

Take a moment to learn more about what this could mean for Indiana.

Indiana Should Not Send a 340B Windfall to Washington at the Expense of Community Health Centers
Proposed Medicaid change would strip local care resources from Indiana clinics while sending most of the financial benefit to the federal government
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s community health centers are urging the State to exempt Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes from its proposed Medicaid 340B change. The 340B program does not rely on a separate state taxpayer appropriation; it works through manufacturer drug discounts for eligible safety-net providers. And because Medicaid is a federal-state partnership, federal rules mean Indiana would have to share more than 64 percent of any rebate dollars with Washington. That means the biggest financial winner in this proposal would be the federal government, not Indiana communities.
“This is not a taxpayer-savings plan. It is a Washington-wins, Indiana-loses proposal,” said Ben Harvey, President and CEO of the Indiana Primary Health Care Association. “Indiana would be taking a proven, locally reinvested resource away from community health centers so that most of the financial upside can leave the state. That is the wrong answer for patients, for access, and for common sense.”
Community health centers are not fringe players in Indiana healthcare. FQHCs and FQHC Look-Alikes are specifically recognized as eligible 340B covered entities, and HRSA-supported health centers are required to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay. They use 340B savings to keep medications affordable and to support the wraparound services that help patients actually get and stay well.
Governor Braun has made healthcare affordability, access, and rural care central themes of his agenda, and his own 340B executive order recognized that the program was designed to help vulnerable patients improve access to medicines through manufacturer discounts to safety-net hospitals and federally funded clinics. We agree with that principle. That is exactly why FQHCs should be carved out of this proposal.
If the State has concerns about duplicate discounts or oversight, those issues should be addressed directly and responsibly. Indiana can enforce the rules, improve claims administration, and strengthen compliance without weakening the federally funded clinics that are already required to serve everyone who comes through the door.
For Indianapolis and communities across Indiana, this is not an abstract policy debate. When community health centers lose 340B flexibility, less is available for affordable medications, pharmacy access, care coordination, and other services that keep patients healthier and reduce pressure on the rest of the healthcare system. Indiana should not undercut one of the few tools that expands access without requiring a new stream of state taxpayer spending.
The State should pursue program integrity without punishing the safety net. The right path is straightforward: enforce the rules, prevent duplicate discounts, and explicitly exempt FQHCs and FQHC Look-Alikes from this proposal. Indiana patients should not lose local care so Washington can come out ahead.

04/07/2026

Wellness starts with connection, prevention, and access to care.
This National Public Health Week (April 6–12), we celebrate the strength of our community and inspire one another to care for the mind and body every day.

04/07/2026

🎉 Now Open in Clinton County 🎉

Valley Oaks Health is proud to officially announce that we are now open in our permanent location to continue serving the Clinton County community!

📍 2109 W State Rd 28, Frankfort, IN
📞 1-866-6VALLEY

We’re excited to bring accessible care back to the area by supporting individuals and families with whole person health close to home.

This milestone would not have been possible without the support of our partners. A special thank you to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) and the Clinton County Commissioners for helping make this expansion a reality.

At Valley Oaks Health, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We look forward to working alongside local organizations, providers, and community partners to meet the needs of Clinton County and continue building a healthier, stronger community together.