Health
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…
Indiana reduces statewide environmental risks with milestone number of aging tank closures
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has now safely removed or closed more than 500 aging underground storage tanks, marking a significant milestone in its effort to reduce environmental…
American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage after 25% supply drop
INDIANA — The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage Monday, warning that its national blood supply plummeted by nearly 25% in June. A…
FSSA launches awareness campaign for upcoming Healthy Indiana Plan work requirements
INDIANA — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has released a comprehensive partner toolkit as state officials begin raising public awareness for new…
Health Officials Confirm 15 Cases of Parasitic Illness ‘Cyclosporiasis’ in Marion County; No reported cases in Lawrence County at this time
INDIANA — A regional surge of the parasitic foodborne illness cyclosporiasis has officially reached Central Indiana, with local health authorities confirming 15 cases in Marion…
Beyond the Lungs: How smoking silently threatens your eyesight
INDIANA – While most people associate cigarette smoking with cardiovascular disease and lung damage, eye health experts warn that tobacco smoke poses an equally severe—yet…
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center invites public input for Community Health Needs Survey
JASPER — Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is inviting residents across the region to share their perspectives on local wellness priorities by participating in its Community…
IU Health Primary Care physician marks Chronic Disease Day with risk reduction and wellness tips
BLOOMINGTON – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says chronic diseases affect three in four adults and account for 70% of deaths…
IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday in Northwest Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Northwest Indiana. Ozone levels…
