Health
Quality Correctional Care to provide on-site dental services at Lawrence County Jail
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quality Correctional Care (QCC) to deliver dedicated dental services to inmates…
Lawrence County commissioners approve renewal for Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a contract renewal for the Lawrence County Health Department to continue its Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program….
Lawrence County Commissioners weigh bids for countywide ambulance coverage
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners received two formal proposals for countywide ambulance service during their Tuesday morning meeting, opening bids from incumbent provider IU…
Break the itch-scratch cycle: How to treat bug bites the right way
INDIANA — Bug bites are an almost unavoidable part of outdoor summer activities, but the overwhelming urge to scratch them often leads to worse irritation….
Beloved facility dog Millie retires after nearly a decade at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
INDIANA — After nearly ten years of bringing comfort, joy, and therapeutic progress to young patients, Millie, a golden retriever facility dog at Peyton Manning…
President Trump signs Executive Order overhauling childhood vaccine recommendations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing new “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” scaling back the number of routine immunizations…
It’s more than a bite: A West Nile virus Q&A
INDIANA – IU Health Bloomington Infectious Disease specialist Tom Hrisomalos, MD, shares helpful tips below about West Nile virus (WNV). What is WNV? WNV is…
Schneck Medical Center earns top national rankings, magnet designation, and leadership honors
SEYMOUR — Schneck Medical Center is celebrating a wave of major national accolades. The Seymour-based healthcare system recently earned top marks from Forbes, secured its…
FDA issues safety advisory as multistate salmonella outbreak traced to imported jalapeños
INDIANA — Federal health authorities have issued an urgent food safety warning following a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeño peppers…
PACE Health Connection hosts Pad and Tampon Drive for NLCS Students
BEDFORD — PACE Health Connection is currently hosting a Pad and Tampon Drive to support local students at North Lawrence Community Schools. Community members are…
