Health
Indiana Youth tobacco use lowest in decades
INDIANA – The 2024 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS) released today shows that youth tobacco use continues to decline, with high school tobacco use at its lowest level…
Promising decline in U.S. overdose and alcohol deaths, but disparities persist
WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States is witnessing an encouraging reversal in two long-standing public health crises, with deaths due to drug overdose and alcohol…
Indiana implements new medicaid assessment tools for children, raising concerns
INDIANA—Indiana is set to introduce new assessment tools on July 1 to determine eligibility for Medicaid’s home—and community-based services for children and infants. While the…
Monroe County Board of Health to discuss draft public comment policy
BLOOMINGTON—The Monroe County Board of Health’s next meeting will be on Thursday, June 26, at 4:30 p.m. One agenda item is a discussion of the…
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation closes 2024 with $22.9M invested in advancing health outcomes across IndianaÂ
INDIANA – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its vital work to advance health outcomes and strengthen local communities, closing 2024 with $22.9…
Daviess Community Hospital to host annual Oncology Cookout fundraiser
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is gearing up to host its annual Oncology Cookout Fundraiser, a beloved event dedicated to supporting local cancer patients,…
Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations ahead of Fourth of July, offers exclusive goodr sunglasses
INDIANA – As the nation approaches the busy Fourth of July holiday week, the American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood and…
Indiana Department of Health to hold public meeting Friday
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health’s Technical Review Panel will hold a public meeting on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. EDT. The meeting will…
New Indiana law eases burden for chronic pain sufferers using pain pumps
INDIANA – A new state law in Indiana is set to provide significant relief for hundreds of Hoosiers living with chronic pain and managing their…
Popular children’s cough syrup recalled due to contamination risk
INDIANA – Residents of Indiana and Michigan are urged to check their medicine cabinets for a popular children’s cough syrup that has been voluntarily recalled…
