Health
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center to receive infrastructure improvements
INDIANA– The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure…
Chagas Disease, spread by “Kissing Bugs,” on the rise in the U.S.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness transmitted by the “kissing bug” (triatomine insect), may be becoming endemic in the United States, according…
Living with pain – Medicare can help
INDIANA – Medicare, the U.S. federal health insurance program, provides coverage for a wide range of services to help individuals manage pain safely and effectively….
WHO report: Over a billion people living with mental health conditions
GENEVA — A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that more than one billion people worldwide are living with mental health disorders,…
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville expands access to advanced mobile digital PET/CT imaging
CRAWFORDSVILLE – Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, in partnership with Shared Medical Services, is enhancing its diagnostic imaging capabilities with the addition of mobile imaging, featuring the…
Daviess Community Hospital releases 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
WASHINGTON — Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has released its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a comprehensive report that identifies key health priorities and resource…
Indiana Department of Health executive board meeting canceled
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health Executive Board meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November…
Poison Control Centers report rise in nicotine pouch poisonings among children
INDIANA – U.S. Poison Centers have reported a steady increase in cases of nicotine pouch exposure, with a notable rise from April 1, 2022, to…
US sees late summer COVID-19 surge, with cases spiking in the South and West
INDIANA – A late summer surge in COVID-19 cases is occurring across the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Rotary Club hosts blood drive with special PEANUTS® promotion
BEDFORD — The Bedford Rotary Club and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a blood drive on Tuesday, September 9th, from 1:00…
