INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Indians have announced support of a November 3rd Marion County referendum for Wishard Hospital's to build a new, modern and efficient county hospital in downtown Indianapolis. Now in its 150th year, Wishard Hospital has operated in Indianapolis longer than any other health care provider. As the city's longest-tenured professional sports franchise, the Indianapolis Indians can relate. We know that a reciprocal relationship with the community is the key to establishing and maintaining connections that stand the test of time.
For more than a century, the Indianapolis Indians and Wishard Hospital have each contributed to a good quality of life in central Indiana. But we have more than our longevity in common.
Our two institutions have a mutual commitment to improving the health of our community. In 2009, the Indianapolis Indians traveled to 30 schools to educate children about the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle, in addition to hosting youth clinics at our home, Victory Field, during the team's summer season. The Indians applaud Wishard's focus on primary and preventative care - the health system provides free community flu shots, health screenings and sports physicals at more than 70 health fairs, serving more than 26,000 individuals last year alone.
The Indianapolis Indians and Wishard also share a common position on offering residents and visitors to our community a high-quality product at a low cost.
The Indianapolis Indians strongly support Wishard's proposal to construct new, modern and efficient facilities so it can effectively continue its steadfast commitment to and care for our community.
For more information visit www.wishardyes.org/.
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