Health
USDA announces steps to improve child health through nutritious school meals
WASHINGTON – USDA Conversation on Healthy School Meals Roundtable, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major initiatives at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will support and enhance…
FSIS Issues alert for frozen chicken korma with basmati turmeric rice products
UNITED STATES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen chicken products due…
Free, 24/7 virtual mental health care services will be available to IU students
BLOOMINGTON — With studies continually finding that more than half of college students meet criteria for depression or anxiety, Indiana University is further broadening access…
Health officials award grant to Orange County for lead prevention programs
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health has awarded nearly $8.5 million in grants to organizations working to improve Hoosiers’ health as part of the Health…
Friday is the 22nd annual National Wear Red Day
INDIANA – Friday is the 22nd annual National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease. Wear Red Day is always the first Friday…
One in five people will suffer a stroke
INDIANA – About 700,000 strokes occur each year in the U.S. One in five people will have a stroke in their lifetime. One-quarter of strokes are…
Banana Boat expands sunscreen recall due to cancer risk
INDIANA – Edgewell Personal Care is expanding its recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 due to the…
CMS releases latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and ACA Marketplaces
INDIANA – Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In addition,…
FDA to hold a webinar on the draft guidance for the industry on action levels for lead in food intended for babies and young children
INDIANA – Join the FDA for a webinar on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 1:00 pm (ET) to discuss the recent draft guidance on lead…
Voice your support for public health during Public Health Day on Jan. 26 at the Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS – Join advocates from across Indiana at the Statehouse on Jan. 26 to voice your support for public health. Public Health Day will be held from…
