Health
Indiana Makes It Easier for Hoosiers to Get Tobacco-Cessation Drugs
(STATEWIDE) – Want to quit smoking? You no longer need a prescription for drugs to help you quit. Starting August 1, 2019 you can get…
Carmel Bans Vaping In Most Public Places
(CARMEL) – The city of Carmel is banning the use of e-cigarettes in most public places. City councilors unanimously approved the ban last night. It’s…
Governor Holcomb Directs Actions Aimed At Reducing Indiana’s Smoking Rate
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today acted on direction from Governor Eric J. Holcomb to…
FSSA Leaders To Announce Smoking Cessation Initiative
(INDIANAPOLIS) – State Health Commissioner Kris Box, MD, FACOG, and Family and Social Services Secretary Jenifer Wathall, MD, MPH, will unveil a new state approach…
Boil Order Issued For Eastern Heights Water Customers
(EASTERN GREENE) – The Eastern Heights Water Company has issued a boil order for customers approximately two to five miles east of Bloomfield. Any questions…
IDEM Issues Air Quality Action Day Saturday For Five Indiana Regions
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day and is forecasting high ozone levels for Saturday, July…
Church Pays Off Medical Debt for Those in Washington, Harrison, Crawford, Perry Counties
(CORYDON) – First Capital Christian Church in Corydon, paid off $6.2 million in medical debt for people in Harrison, Crawford, Washington, and Perry counties. The…
Look Before You Lock – Prevent Hot Car Deaths
(UNDATED) – A 3-year-old boy died Tuesday in a parking lot at the University of Southern Indiana after being left strapped in a car seat…
Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns and Other Bakery Foods Due to Plastic Pieces Found in Products
(UNDATED) – Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling hamburger and hot dog buns and other bakery products due to the potential presence of small pieces…
Lawrence County Breastfeeding Coalition to Provide Area for Mothers and Babies at Lawrence County Fair
(BEDFORD) – The Lawrence County Fair begins Saturday and the Lawrence County Breastfeeding Coalition will once again sponsor a clean and quiet space for mothers…
