Health
Travail With Us to host two free Sickle Cell Awareness events for a third year in a row
MERRILLVILLE – Travail With Us founder and CEO Alfreida Robins is once again leading the charge to raise awareness for Sickle Cell disease through two free…
BNL Juniors: Get senior-ready at upcoming vaccine clinic
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Health Department, in partnership with Bedford North Lawrence High School, will host a mandatory vaccine clinic for the Class of…
Daviess Community Hospital Foundation opens registration for 2nd Annual Dr. Suresh Lohano Pickleball Tournament
WASHINGTON – Picklers of all ages and skill levels are invited to grab their paddles for a cause this summer. The Daviess Community Hospital (DCH)…
Red Cross partners with Life is Good to boost Indiana blood supply this Spring
INDIANA – The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for donors across Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky as spring schedules begin to threaten…
Don’t let your Easter eggs become an “Egg-Sickness”: Safety tips for the holiday
INDIANA – As families across Indiana prepare for traditional Easter festivities, food safety experts are offering a crucial reminder: that beautifully decorated hard-boiled egg could…
Cicada COVID Variant BA.3.2 emerges in 25 states, including Indiana
INDIANA — A highly mutated new version of COVID-19 is gaining attention from health officials as it surfaces in wastewater and clinical samples across the…
Purdue expert shares tips for dealing with ticks as outdoor acivities ramp up for Spring
WEST LAFAYETTE – As spring approaches and the days grow warmer, it’s only natural to feel the call of the outdoors. But before you grab…
The Power of a Simple Conversation
INDIANA – Talking to your child every day is one of the most powerful investments a parent can make. Daily conversations do more than exchange…
New ultra-potent opioid “cychlorphine” sparking alerts across Indiana and the Midwest
INDIANA — Health officials in Indiana are on high alert as a dangerous new synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, begins to infiltrate the Midwest drug supply. The…
Indiana Health Department announces new grant funding to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health outcomes
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Health Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for the MCH Strategic…
