Health
Schneck Foundation to host free seminar on advance care planning
SEYMOUR — The Schneck Foundation is inviting the community to a free educational seminar on advance care planning as part of its “Covered and in…
Emergency tick bite visits and Lyme Disease cases on the rise
UNITED STATES – According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency room visits for tick bites are at their…
Daviess Community Hospital secures $500,000 READI 2.0 Grant for Healing Horizons expansion
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has been awarded a $500,000 READI 2.0 Grant, which will support its Healing Horizons project. This initiative aims to…
Confusion mounts over COVID-19 vaccine access and policy amid rising US transmission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As COVID-19 transmission rates increase across the United States, many Americans are expressing confusion regarding the Trump administration’s latest policies on vaccine…
FDA mandates major safety updates to opioid pain medication labels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant move aimed at combating the ongoing opioid epidemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced major safety…
IU Health Bedford and IU Health Paoli Hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
INDIANA – IU Health Bedford Hospital and IU Health Paoli Hospital have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment…
Indiana Department of Health to host monthly viral hepatitis office hours
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is launching a new initiative to provide ongoing support and crucial information regarding viral hepatitis surveillance. Starting…
IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit coming to Martin County on Monday, August 4
SHOALS – Residents of Martin County will have convenient access to potentially life-saving lung cancer screenings when IU Health’s mobile lung screening unit visits on…
Overlooked oral health risks: Urge Awareness for children on ADHD medication
INDIANA – While Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications are crucial for managing symptoms in many children, a leading dental expert is sounding the alarm about significant…
IU Health Riley Physicians offer back-to-school advice
BLOOMINGTON – South Region Riley Physicians pediatricians urge parents and guardians to do more than check off their supply list as they prepare for the…
