Health
Monroe County opens temporary Cooling Stations amid extreme heat
MONROE COUNTY — Extremely hot temperatures are posing a serious threat to public health and safety across the region, prompting local facilities to open as…
Social Security Administration celebrates 91 years of service to the American People
BALTIMORE, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today marks the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14,…
Newsweek names Bloomington’s Indiana Center for Recovery the best addiction treatment center in Indiana
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana Center for Recovery has been named the top addiction treatment facility in the state for 2026 by Newsweek and data research firm…
Federal rule ends Medicaid and CHIP funding for youth gender-affirming care
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal agency managing Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has finalized a regulation that will block federal taxpayer dollars…
Understanding the 0% VA Disability Rating: Key benefits and future protections
INDIANA – A 0% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) means that while a veteran will not receive monthly monetary compensation…
North Lawrence Community Schools outlines ‘Offer vs. Serve’ guidelines to ensure full meal benefits for students
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Food Service Department has issued a comprehensive advisory to local families explaining the federal “Offer versus Serve”…
Medicare.gov tool helps families compare nursing homes with confidence
INDIANA – Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one can be an overwhelming decision. To help families navigate these choices, federal healthcare…
Indiana launches $30M ‘OPEration Ready’ program to improve rural emergency maternal and pediatric care
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the Indiana University School of Medicine are launching a first-of-its-kind readiness program aimed at upgrading emergency…
Red Cross urges donors to help reverse ongoing national blood crisis
INDIANA — The American Red Cross is continuing its urgent call for blood and platelet donors of all types as a nationwide blood crisis threatens…
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…
