Health
Applications open for Grow Regional grants through rural health transformation program
INDIANA – Indiana is accepting Request for Funding (RFF) applications for GROW (Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being) Regional Grants, an initiative of the Indiana Rural…
FDA launches “READI-Home” challenge to accelerate home-based medical tech
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA has announced the launch of the READI-Home Innovation Challenge, a new initiative aimed at fast-tracking medical devices designed to reduce…
Overdoses are down, but addiction treatment access remains a crisis
BLOOMINGTON — Overdose deaths are falling in Indiana, but most people who need addiction treatment still are not receiving it. Fear of losing work, family…
Overdose Deaths: The silent crisis facing new Indiana mothers
INDIANA — A stark new report from the Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Commission reveals that substance use is now the leading cause of death for…
The 2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’: New report warns of ‘forever chemicals’ in produce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, revealing that nearly 75% of non-organic fresh…
Prenatal Well to host Third Annual Women’s Wellness Fair April 25
MERRILLVILLE — Three years ago, Dr. Maya Dominique launched a critical initiative designed to place greater emphasis on women’s health. Her vision was to create a health…
CDC pauses testing for rabies and 30 other infectious diseases amid restructuring
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially suspended diagnostic testing for 31 different infectious diseases, including rabies, mpox, and…
Over 3 million bottles of eye drops recalled due to sterility concerns
INDIANA — K.C. Pharmaceuticals has issued a massive voluntary recall involving more than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops. The move comes after the…
CMS announces substance access beneficiary engagement incentive Â
​WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is implementing the Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive, a new initiative focused on cost-effective care delivery…
Healthcare advisory committee focus areas and meeting schedule Â
​WASHINGTON – A newly formed committee has outlined its primary areas of focus for its upcoming term, prioritizing policy solutions for chronic disease management and…
