Health
Coronavirus subvariant JN.1 growing fast in US
INDIANA – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the coronavirus subvariant JN.1 is now causing about 20% of new COVID-19 infections in this…
Bloomington South High School becomes the first “Heart Safe School” in South Central Indiana
BLOOMINGTON – On Monday, Dec. 11, Riley Children’s Health designated Bloomington South High School as the first Project ADAM Heart Safe School in the Monroe County Community…
Winter holidays bring more heart attack deaths than any other time of year
INDIANA — The joy of the winter holiday season is often marred for many as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week…
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereals over salmonella risk
INDIANA – Quaker Oats has recalled more than two dozen types of granola bars and cereals over a possible salmonella contamination risk. The affected products include Quaker…
Free COVID tests available for the holiday season
BEDFORD- Visiting family for the winter holidays? Order free COVID-19 tests today. If you think you may be sick, test before you gather with loved…
Helping your child cope with loss this holiday season
INDIANA – Although the holidays bring much joy and excitement, they are also difficult for families who have experienced loss. Children are no exception. Feelings…
Former Ascension St. Vincent Dunn Hospital will become the home of the Indiana Center for Recovery
BEDFORD – The former Ascension St. Vincent Dunn Hospital at 1600 23rd Street in Bedford will become the home of the Indiana Center for Recovery. The Bedford…
Lions perform KidSight vision screening on preschool children in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE CO. – Members of the 4 Lawrence County Lions Clubs – Bedford, Bedford Noon, Mitchell, and Fayetteville Community – have recently completed their 10th…
Kenley Shaw is the Martin County Cancer Patient Services Student Ambassador
MARTIN CO. – Martin County Cancer Patient Services was formed in February 2023. The nonprofit organization’s motto is “Nobody fights alone.” Its mission is to…
The Indiana Department of Insurance warns Hoosiers to be cautious of discount offers for insurance plans
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Insurance is issuing a warning to Hoosiers seeking health insurance coverage through the Federal Marketplace. The department advises caution…