Health
Monroe County government buildings to reopen on Thursday after mold remediation
BLOOMINGTON — Several Monroe County government buildings, including the Justice Building at 7th and College, were closed on Tuesday and will remain shut down until…
Daviess Community Hospital to host free car seat safety clinic
WASHINGTON — Daviess Community Hospital will hold a free Car Seat Safety Clinic on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the…
American Academy of Pediatrics issues new vaccine guidance for children amid rising COVID-19 cases
INDIANA – COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the United States, with transmission increasing in at least 45 states. In response to this trend,…
FDA warns against consuming certain Walmart frozen shrimp due to radioactive contamination concerns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised consumers to avoid eating specific bags of frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart due…
Nursing Honor Guard offers farewell services for deceased nurses
LAWRENCE CO. — An exceptional service is available to honor the lives and contributions of deceased nurses in West Central Indiana. The Nursing Honor Guard,…
Medical Debt Know Your Rights Training recording available
INDIANA- Through a partnership with Health Foundation of La Porte, the Institute has offered two free online workshops to educate community members on how to know…
Navigating financial stress and the epidemic of loneliness
INDIANA — A recent poll reveals that more than 80% of American adults find the cost of groceries to be their top financial stressor. In…
Surgeon joins Franciscan Physician Network Surgical Specialists in Crawfordsville
CRAWFORDSVILLE – Kevin Bree, MD, has joined the team at Franciscan Physician Network Surgical Specialists in Crawfordsville. Dr. Bree received his medical degree from Wright State University…
Experts: Parental neglect is a ‘Powerful Trigger’ for addiction
INDIANA — A new report from addiction and behavioral health experts is shifting the focus of America’s addiction crisis toward a less-discussed, but “equally powerful”…
West Nile Virus spreading across Indiana; Health officials urge caution
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed that West Nile virus activity has been detected in mosquitoes across 65 of the state’s 92…
