Commissioners pass resolution to accept State Public Funding to improve core and mental health services at the Health Department

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning passed Resolution 2023-24 to accept State Public Funding to improve core services and mental health services at…

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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day for Saturday for four Indiana regions

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for Saturday, June…

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American Red Cross hosting blood drive in Mitchell on June 27

MITCHELL – Join the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 27 at the Mitchell Community Center to donate blood. The blood drive will begin at…

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Willamette Valley Fruit Company is recalling select packages of frozen sliced strawberries, mixed fruit, and an antioxidant fruit blend sold under the Great Value brand at Walmart

INDIANA – The Willamette Valley Fruit Company of Oregon is recalling select packages of frozen sliced strawberries, mixed fruit, and an antioxidant fruit blend sold…

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IU Health and Brown County Community YMCA moving forward with the construction of a new medical office in Nashville

NASHVILLE – Indiana University Health and the Brown County Community YMCA have received zoning approval to move forward with the construction of a new medical…

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Local organizations receive funding to help build and support projects to improve mental health and recovery services for Hoosiers

INDIANA – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction ­is providing new funding to help build and support projects…

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Health officials urge precautions against mosquito-borne virus, West Nile Virus is detected

INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials are urging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites after West Nile virus (WNV) was detected in…

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Resources available to help Hoosiers quit smoking

INDIANA – Many know that smoking is very unhealthy, but few know that it is the number one cause of preventable death and that it…

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Between labor and delivery, health insurance, and childcare, it now costs $27,577 to have a baby in Indiana

INDIANA – It’s more expensive now to have a baby than ever before. Between labor and delivery, health insurance, and childcare, it now costs $27,577 to have a…

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the new Indiana Health Centers

BEDFORD – The Bedford Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Indiana Health Centers at 11 a.m. at 2415 Mitchell Road…

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