Health
Study reveals the three Hoosier communities most confident about reaching 100
INDIANA – In parts of the Mediterranean, living into your 90s and beyond is a normal part of life. These famous “Blue Zone” regions have…
12-year-old makes history as first in Indiana to receive novel gene therapy for rare blood disorder
INDIANAPOLIS – Elin Lewis, a 12-year-old from Greenwood, has made history as the first patient in the state to receive a groundbreaking, FDA-approved gene therapy for…
FDA releases guide to outsmart poison ivy and other toxic plants this summer
INDIANA — As warmer weather drives millions of Americans outdoors, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a comprehensive safety consumer update to…
The Monroe County Board of Health will meet on Thursday
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Board of Health has issued a public notice for its upcoming regularly scheduled meeting this week. The board will convene…
Mental Health Awareness Month: Social workers sound alarm on workforce shortage as demand for care rises
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen the nation’s mental health workforce as demand for…
Gov. Mike Braun recognizes more than 25,000 EMS professionals for EMS Week 2026
INDIANA – Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) proudly recognize Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals across the state during National EMS…
Back-to-School event: Indiana Health Centers launching ‘Fresh Cut, New Kicks’ to support local youth
BEDFORD — As families look ahead to the upcoming academic year, Indiana Health Centers is stepping up to ensure area children can head into their…
Indiana State Medical Association names Clif Knight, MD, as executive vice president
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) announced Clif Knight, MD, CPE, FAAFP, will serve as the organization’s next executive vice president, beginning Monday,…
IDEM introduces new, short-term “Local Air Quality Advisory
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is introducing a new air quality notification, a Local Air Quality Advisory (LAQA), to alert residents…
Indiana secures federal approval for Medicaid hospital payment reforms to lower hospital costs
INDIANAPOLIS — The State of Indiana has secured federal approval for major updates to the Hospital Assessment Fee (HAF) program and the State Directed Payment (SDP)…
