Health
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…
LifeOmic and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Partner to Accelerate “All IN for Health”
(UNDATED) – LifeOmic, the creators of LIFE mobile apps, and the Indiana Clinical Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), a research partnership among Indiana University (IU), Purdue…
Emergency Blood Shortage: $5 Amazon Gift Card for Those Who Help
(UNDATED) – After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face an emergency blood…
Bloomington Health Foundation Awards Local Health Heroes
(BLOOMINGTON) – The second Impact Local Healthcare Awards was held at Monroe Convention Center last week, welcoming more than 200 guests and celebrating the medical achievements of…
Local Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates, Customers and Members Raise $701,340 for Riley Hospital for Children
(UNDATED) – Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members in Indiana put their money where the miracles are during the annual Children’s Miracle Network…
Two Dead, More Than 750 Sick Amidst Salmonella Outbreak Affecting 48 States, Including Indiana
(UNDATED) – Two people are dead and 768 people have fallen ill amid a Salmonella outbreak that is affecting 48 states, including Indiana. The deaths…
Millions of Caregivers Suffer from Burnout, but There are Ways to Combat Problem
(UNDATED) – Millions of American caregivers may be suffering from burnout, but Kelly Fischer, a senior lecturer of psychological science at Ball State University, says…
