Health
IU Health Foundation grant supports Centerstone
BLOOMINGTON – On Thursday, Nov. 16, IU Health and Centerstone members gathered in Bloomington to commemorate a $400,000 grant focused on helping individuals facing mental…
Person dies from listeria; CDC warns about peaches, nectarines, plums
INDIANA – One person has died and 11 people were hospitalized after eating peaches, nectarines, and plums, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned…
Free home COVID-19 tests are available for order from the US government
INDIANA – As many Americans look forward to embracing loved ones this Thanksgiving holiday, health experts are encouraging safe gathering habits amid a mix of seasonal…
Quit smoking to protect your loved ones
BLOOMINGTON – Every time you smoke, you’re potentially exposing others to harmful chemicals. Protect your loved ones this holiday season by quitting tobacco. “Not smoking…
Lawrence County gives with a big heart
BEDFORD – On Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., radio stations 1340 AM WBIW, 105.5 FM WQRK, and 102.5 Litefm WPHZ hosted the 18th…
Lions provide free eye screening to 1,741 Lawrence County students
LAWRENCE CO. – Members of the four local Lions Clubs -Bedford, Bedford Noon, Fayetteville Community, and Mitchell – joined together, in vision screening teams of…
IU awarded $5 million grant to find ways to transform adolescent opioid use disorder care in Indiana
INDIANA — IU School of Medicine researchers are taking steps to improve the accessibility and quality of care for adolescents experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD)…
Things you can do to support your teen’s mental health
INDIANA – This new world has taken a toll on teenagers if the staggering data on adolescent mental health are any indication. In 2020, 16%…
Problems faced by teens in 2023
INDIANA – The teenage years have always been a time of growth, self-discovery, and challenges. In the year 2023, however, the landscape has evolved, presenting…
LetsGetChecked – first diagnostic test for chlamydia and gonorrhea with at-home sample collection
INDIANA – On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization to LetsGetChecked for the Simple 2 Test. This is the first diagnostic…
