Health
As Indiana suicide rate rises, Health officials urge awareness during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
INDIANA – September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public understanding and providing resources to help those who may…
Gaining mental clarity through a digital detox
INDIANA – We live in a world where our screens never sleep. It is not very often that our minds truly get a break from…
Indiana Health Officials issue urgent warning as deadly Carfentanil detections soar
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health is reporting a significant increase in the detection of carfentanil, an extremely potent synthetic opioid, across the state….
National Association of Social Workers creates new suicide prevention standards
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has convened a national task force to establish a comprehensive Standard of Care for Suicide Prevention tailored to…
Dr. Eric Fish appointed to board of trustees for Amerian Hospital Associate
SEYMOUR – Dr. Eric Fish, president and CEO of Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, has been appointed to the board of trustees for the American…
Daviess Communty Hospial to host Walk for Suicide Loss & Awareness on Sept. 27
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital will host the Walk for Suicide Loss & Awareness on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at…
Temporary pause in nursing home care compare updates
INDIANA – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently transitioned to a cloud-based Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) for nursing home…
DMHA request for funding: Recovery housing for young adults
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) is releasing a Request for Funding (RFF) to existing…
New report aims to improve pediatric emergency care in Indiana
INDIANA — The 2024 Pediatric Report, developed in partnership with Indiana EMS for Children, has been released to provide a comprehensive overview of the state…
Coping with childhood anxietyÂ
INDIANA – In today’s world, we hear a lot about anxiety. The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by apprehension and somatic symptoms…
