Health
Red Cross urges donors to give lifesaving blood during holiday travel surge
INDIANA — As record-setting holiday travel begins across the country, the American Red Cross is issuing a critical call for blood donors to step forward….
Health Alert: Unprotected ‘Super Flu’ strain surges nationwide; Indiana residents on high alert
INDIANA — A potent and highly contagious “super flu” strain is rapidly spreading across the United States, and health experts are warning that this year’s…
Vaping linked to increased prediabetes risk, major UGA Study finds
ATHENS, GA. – For years, e-cigarettes have been marketed as a “cleaner” alternative to traditional smoking. However, a major new study from the University of…
Smart pacifier could offer natural option to monitoring infant breathing
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University research is transforming the pacifier from a parental necessity for quieting a baby to a cutting-edge medical device that uses…
Holiday stress and your anxious Child
INDIANA – It’s that time of year: no school, sweet treats, presents, and parties…You might think this is every kid’s dream! If you have a…
New CMS data highlights preventive care and supplement use among Medicare beneficiaries in 2024
Newly released federal data provides a snapshot of how Medicare beneficiaries used preventive health services and dietary supplements in 2024, offering insight into health behaviors…
IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit to offer free screenings in Orleans
PAOLI – The IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit will be available in Orange County this month, offering free lung cancer screenings to eligible residents…
Indiana 211: Connecting Hoosiers to holiday support and essential resources Â
INDIANA – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals,…
Indiana launches Smart SNAP to promote healthier choices for Hoosiers
INDIANA– As part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP, a bold…
Lions Clubs volunteer for 16th year; Screen over 1,800 Lawrence County students
LAWRENCE COUNTY— Dedicated members of the Bedford, Fayetteville Community, and Mitchell Lions Clubs once again united their efforts this fall to ensure Lawrence County students…












