Health
Indiana Medical Providers Urged to Report Vaping Illnesses
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana officials are asking health care providers to report any young patients with a history of vaping who unexpectedly developed severe respiratory illnesses….
2019 Indiana Wellness Summit All About Employee Well-Being
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Employers can learn powerful strategies for employee well-being while having a little fun at the 2019 Indiana Wellness Summit on September 17-18. The event,…
Indiana gets $8.4M to Fight Opioid Epidemic
(INDIANAPOLIS) — A federal agency has awarded Indiana $8.4 million to help fight the opioid epidemic by boosting access to substance abuse treatment and mental…
Researcher Looks at Raising Smoking Age to 21
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Some people believe that the smoking age should be raised to 21 in Indiana, and others, like Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), believe Congress…
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…
