Health
Monroe County Health Department says sensitive population at risk due to air quality
BLOOMINGTON — Smoke drifting into the region from ongoing wildfires in Canada has prompted an Air Quality Action Day for Monroe County, in effect until…
IDEM forecast Air Quality Action Day for today
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Monday, July 20. Fine particulate matter levels are expected to…
Over 1,600 ill in multistate Cyclospora outbreak; Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from U.S. market
WASHINGTON — Federal health agencies have traced a massive multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections to shredded iceberg lettuce, prompting a major international supplier to pull…
Health officials highlight risks of Zika Virus amid ongoing vaccine research
WASHINGTON — Public health agencies are urging continued vigilance regarding the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that remains a significant focus for global health organizations…
IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Days throughout this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast Air Quality Action Days (AQADs) through Monday, July 20, for parts of Indiana. Note: Today’s…
Taco Bell lettuce linked to cyclospora outbreak affecting thousands in 5 states, including Indiana
INDIANA – A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at select Taco Bell restaurants, with health officials investigating an…
Indiana and Indy Chambers partner with local chambers to expand ChamberCare Health Plan access for small businesses
INDIANAPOLIS — As health insurance costs continue to challenge small employers, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indy Chamber are expanding access to ChamberCare through a growing network of local chamber partners….
Updated: IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Friday throughout most of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has updated today’s Air Quality Action Day forecast and is forecasting an Air Quality Action Day for…
SCAVI and SICIL to host free Community Resource Fair celebrating 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
BEDFORD — The South Central Association of the Visually Impaired (SCAVI) and the Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (SICIL) invite the community to attend…
FDA approves first at-home starting dose for Alzheimer’s Disease treatment
SILVER SPRING, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new starting dosage regimen for the subcutaneous (under the skin) formulation…
