Health
CDC Report: US Emergency Departments treat a firearm injury every 30 minutes
INDIANA – A stark new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals the alarming frequency of firearm injuries treated in emergency…
Maternal and child health leaders unite to support bereaved families through “Lactation After Loss” initiative
INDIANA – A powerful initiative is underway to provide vital support to families experiencing the profound loss of an infant. The Maternal and Child Health…
Become a lifesaving volunteer by giving blood with the Red Cross Celebrate National Volunteer Month
INDIANA— During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to…
Radiopharmaceutical industry growing in Indianaharmaceutical industry growing in Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE—Indiana is quickly becoming a key production hub for cancer-fighting radiopharmaceuticals, with more than a dozen manufacturers. What are they? Kara Weatherman, a clinical…
CDC report shows rise in autism diagnoses among children, experts emphasize improved detection
INDIANA – A new report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates an increase in the rate of autism diagnoses…
Listening session scheduled for Indiana’s Suicide Prevention Plan
INDIANAPOLIS – The Postvention Workgroup, a key component in the development of Indiana’s new State Suicide Prevention Plan, is inviting individuals with lived experience and those…
Legislature sends incomplete budget to conference—No increase in tobacco tax or prevention funding; advocates urge enhancements
INDIANAPOLIS– On Tuesday, the Indiana legislature passed the budget, sending it to the conference committee. Unfortunately, this version of the budget does not include increased…
Governor Braun to welcome HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and CMS administrator Dr. Oz for Make Indiana Healthy Again announcement
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Mike Braun will welcome U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet…
Public health alert issued for multiple soup and bowl brands over potential wood contamination
INDIANA– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for various soup and bowl products due…
Wastewater data is showing a notable rise in influenza B
INDIANA – Wastewater data shows a notable rise in influenza B and elevated levels of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) — two respiratory viruses that can cause serious illness, especially in…
