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Happy Holidays, Friends.
We are taking a break. See you next year! Classes and meetings restart the week of January 5, 2026. Look for Sorry. What Did You Say? episodes on the holidays. We hope you have a fun holiday and come refreshed!
Seasonal Flu and Cold: Find the Right Care for Your Needs
This mailing from IU Health offers a rundown on the different ways to obtain care. This type of care structure is common from any medical provider system. You have options to choose from re sick and need medical care.
On-Demand Virtual Visits (also called Telehealth in some healthcare systems)
Our [IU Health] virtual visits are perfect for quick diagnoses and treatment plans when you need care immediately and don't want to leave home.
- Available 7-days a week from the comfort of your own home.
- Connect with an IU Health Provider to get a diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Available for anyone in the state of Indiana 2 years and older.
Urgent Care
If your condition is non-life-threatening but requires immediate attention—like a high fever, deep cough, or flu symptoms—visit an IU Health Urgent Care location.
- Available 7 days a week for anyone over 3 months of age
- Save a spot online or simply walk-in
- Find an Urgent Care location near you.
Primary Care
Your trusted IU Health Primary Care physician is here to help you feel your best, year-round.
Use Primary Care for planned visits, ongoing concerns, and preventative measures.
Emergency Care
When you have an emergency, you don’t have time to shop around for the best treatment. And that’s why trust is so important.
Our emergency departments offer the experience and skill to provide you with the best care when you need it. That way you have one less thing to worry about when you have a severe illness or injury.
Our Approach to Emergency Medicine Care : Our team of emergency medicine specialists are on hand to treat your injuries efficiently and effectively any time, night or day.
Communication Points
- Notice the language of this piece: It is written to educate the reader make informed decisions.
- Notice the use of the pronoun "our": it explains that these are the features from IU Health, but you are likely to find service sets across the board.
- Notice that the name of the place where you should go may be different than you are used to, for example, in some country's emergency is what we call urgent.
Culture Notes: Christian Churches in the United States
The Christmas season brings many people to the church to celebrate the religious holiday. People (Christian and non-Christian) like to visit the church during this season to hear the Christian message of Jesus' birth. If you have not experienced a church service, this is a great time to come. These special services celebrate the hope and love that comes from the Creator God for all people in the gift of Jesus.
There are two aspects to "church" in the United States. There is the sacred or religious aspect that provides spiritual care including worship services, prayers, education and Bible study, social events, and spiritual life services. Some churches sponsor preschools or daycare or elementary and/or high schools. All people are welcome to attend and participate (even if you are not Christian or regularly worship at that church). Be aware that communion (eucharist or sacred meal) is reserved for people who are baptized (are committed or dedicated in faith through a sacred washing).
Churches in the United States may host other non-religious events or groups. These can include classes and meetings (like our English and culture classes) or sports gatherings (like pick up volleyball or basketball). They also may allow outside community groups or clubs to meet (like Boy or Girl Scouts, AA).
Be aware that churches are private property and not community buildings or rental property (although they may charge to rent the space). Churches may have restrictions that prevent other religions from offering religious-based education or events when they do not follow the doctrine of the particular denomination. They have the right and responsibility to reserve and restrict use to be specific to particular spiritual beliefs and practices.
English Notes: Problematic Prepositions
Prepositions are the tiny words that indicate place and time in the English language. They are often overlooked by non-native listeners because they are so short and are often "unvoiced" or "smashed" into the surrounding words by native speakers. Getting the hang of using them in casual conversation can be confusing when you do not understand the function of the word in a sentence.
- Click here to go to the Class Notes Pages and see the proposition lists.
- Categorize each word as to whether this preposition answers: Who, what, when, where, why, how. Some of these words can answer more than one of these questions depending on the context of the sentence.
- Think of/write sentences to support your idea.
International Friends Meeting Notes
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International Bible Study: Monday, 8-9:00 PM, Zoom
We read the last two chapters of Hebrews. We were thrilled with all the comparisons the author makes between historical sites and ideas.
January 5: We are returning to Exodus with chapter 28.
American English and Culture: Thursday, 9:00AM- 11:00 AM, Zoom
American English and Culture: Thursday, 7-8:30 PM, CLC, Carmel, Room 102
We had a productive end of the year meeting. We explored a list of prepositions (one of the most misused classification of words in American English). Check the notes above to learn more about this approach.
American English for Kids: Thursday, 5:00-5:30 PM, private Zoom
We had a great last meeting. We talked about zen meditation techniques
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