Health
IU Simon Cancer Center Earns National Designation
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana University says its Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis has achieved the highest recognition from the National Cancer Institute. It’s…
Walgreens Plans to Close 200 Stores
(UNDATED) – Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs. A Walgreens spokesman said the…
Two Indiana Women to Become State’s First Deceased Uterus Donors
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Two Indiana women who died last month are among only a handful of American women who have donated their uterus so that other…
Indiana Health Agency Offers Drug Disposal Bags at Fair
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana State Department of Health is offering health training, birth certificates, and free medication disposal bags at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. The…
Central Indiana Schools Participate in Mental Health Training
(INDIANAPOLIS) — A number of central Indiana school districts that approved the expansion of mental health services for the new school year are participating in…
Health and Human Services Secretary Visits Baxter Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) – Health and Human Secretary Alex Azar and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Joe Grogan visited…
Cancer Society Faults Indiana for “Missed Opportunity” to Fight Colon Cancer
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Health advocates have made a cigarette tax hike a top — and unsuccessful — priority at the statehouse. But a new American Cancer…
The Milk Bank Offers Tips, Events During National Breastfeeding Month
(BLOOMINGTON) – August is National Breastfeeding Month, an ideal time to raise awareness of breastfeeding benefits to babies – especially premature and fragile infants. World Breastfeeding Week,…
Indiana Health Department to Provide Education at State Fair
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) will offer health training, birth certificates, free medication disposal bags, educational games and other activities designed…
Duke Energy Foundation Provides $250,000 in Grants to Address Opioid Addiction in 11 Indiana Counties
(PLAINFIELD) – Indiana’s largest electric supplier is helping address opioid addiction in Indiana — a problem in too many of the communities it serves. The…
