Health
Health Officials Urging People To Get Flu Vaccine
Public health officials are urging people to get the flu vaccine, which is being shipped to many areas to be ready for September vaccinations. According…
Senior Fair 2020 In The Books – Ready For 2021
(BEDFORD ) – The 32nd Annual Senior Fair held at the Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Bedford is now in the books and 1340 AM WBIW,…
Prescription Drug Drop Off Saturday In Washington County
(WASHINGTON CO.) – The Washington County Sheriffs Department is partnering with the Salem Police Department this coming Saturday, August 22, for a drive-thru Drug Drop…
American Heart Association Awards Grants To Three Indiana Schools To Provide Health Equipment
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has awarded grants ranging from $1,025 to $3,500…
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter To Offer Virtual Day Of Learning
(INDIANAPOLIS) – It’s back-to-school time, but learning isn’t just for kids. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is offering its first-ever virtual Day of Learning…
Orleans High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
(ORLEANS) – On Wednesday night the administration of Orleans Community Schools was informed that a high school student has tested positive for COVID-19. Per the…
Additional Information On HHS Re-opened Provider Relief Portal
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Many health care providers are experiencing significant financial hardships in the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress provided $175 billion in relief funds to the U.S….
Purdue Scientist Identifies New Target For Wide Array Of Cancers
(WEST LAFAYETTE) – Many types of human cancers exhibit changes in kinase and phosphatase balances. Drugs that inhibit kinase activity have shown success in the…
Health Officials Urge Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases As West Nile Virus Activity Is Detected
(UNDATED) – State health officials are urging Indiana residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites as West Nile virus activity is detected…
Muncie School District Quarantines 228 Students
(MUNCIE) – An eastern Indiana school district has sent 228 students home to quarantine to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in what appeared to…