Health
North Lawrence Community Schools launches “Health & Wellness” Wish List
BEDFORD – The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) has created a new “Health & Wellness Amazon Wish List” to provide students with essential hygiene products,…
Private insurance failing families in child mental health crisis, new survey finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new national survey reveals that families are struggling to access mental healthcare for their children, with private insurance often posing greater…
Community gathers for prayer for sick child
ORLEANS – The Orleans community is invited to a prayer gathering for Aben Westfall, a local boy who is seriously ill and has been in…
FDA to update acetaminophen label, citing link to neurological conditions like autism
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to change the product label for acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and other…
FDA approves drug for cerebral folate deficiency, acknowledging link to autism, seizures
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated the process to approve leucovorin calcium tablets for treating cerebral folate deficiency (CFD)….
Red Cross urges donations as fall season begins
INDIANA – The American Red Cross is urging the public to donate blood or platelets this fall to help maintain a stable blood supply. The…
Lawrence County Commissioners approves nursing contracts for Health Department
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved three independent contractor nursing contracts for the Lawrence County Health Department. Paula Edwards of the Health Department made…
Daviess Community Hospital to Host BBQ Fundraiser for child safety
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital will hold a carry-out barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, September 25, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. to benefit its Child Passenger…
Monroe County Health Department to rework services after IU Health contract ends
MONROE CO. – The Monroe County Health Department is preparing to take on a new set of responsibilities after IU Health announced it will terminate…
Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Committee will meet on September 24
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kristina Box Conference…
