Health
Fentanyl test strips now legal in Indiana amid overdose crisis
INDIANA – Fentanyl test strips, previously considered drug paraphernalia, are now officially legal in Indiana, a move aimed at combating the state’s escalating overdose crisis….
The Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee will meet on Friday, August 1
INDIANAPOLIS – The Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee will meet on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon (EDT). The meeting will be…
Supporting post-divorce families
INDIANA – As an adult, can you imagine having to move from one house to another weekly, or even more frequently, while juggling schedules, belongings,…
Thrive Alliance offers free workshop on Managing Caregiver Stress
COLUMBUS – Caregivers in the community are invited to attend a free workshop next month designed to help them manage stress and enhance their well-being….
Schneck Foundation to host free Medicare enrollment workshops
SEYMOUR – The Schneck Foundation is offering “Medicare Simplified,” a series of free educational seminars next month designed to clarify the Medicare enrollment process for…
First West Nile Virus case of 2025 confirmed in Indiana
INDIANA – Indiana has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season in a resident of Vanderburgh County. The…
Indiana Department of Health Technical Review Panel to hold public meeting July 25
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health’s Technical Review Panel has announced it will hold a public meeting on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 10:00…
Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Committee to hold public meeting on Wednesday
INDIANAPOLIS – The Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) of the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has announced a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 23,…
Daviess Community Hospital sustains water damage during severe storm
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital experienced water damage on Thursday following a severe storm that impacted the area. The majority of the damage was concentrated…
Orleans urges resident cooperation in mosquito control efforts
ORLEANS – The Town of Orleans is reminding residents to actively participate in mosquito control efforts to enhance general public health and safety. The town…
