Health
Free virtual courses for skilled nursing personnel
INDIANA – IDOH and the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging and Community offer free virtual courses for skilled nursing facility personnel in areas relevant…
How much water do we really need to drink?
INDIANA- We’ve all heard the advice about drinking water to stay hydrated, but is drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day solid science, or…
FDA issues urgent warning on “Gas Station Heroin” Tianeptine
INDIANA– Federal health officials are sounding the alarm on a dangerous and escalating health trend involving products containing tianeptine, a substance readily available in convenience…
The Monroe County Board of Health will meet May 15, session is open to the public
BLOOMINGTON- Please take notice that the Monroe County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the Health Services…
Indiana opts out of Federal SUN Bucks program, free summer meals still available at select sites
INDIANA – While many Hoosier families benefited from the federal SUN Bucks program last summer, which provided $120 per child monthly for food during the…
Indiana Governor signs law targeting high hospital prices
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1004 into law, enacting measures to regulate and potentially lower high hospital prices within the…
2025 QPP Exception Applications are now available
INDIANA – The 2025 Quality Payment Program (QPP) Exception applications are available through December 31, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. Two types of exception applications allow…
American Heart Association stands together with Indiana and against the soda industry to reduce sugary drink consumption
INDIANA – The American Heart Association, which is committed to changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, is standing with Indiana health officials in…
Indiana nonprofit launches AI Chatbot ‘KATE’ for opioid addiction support
INDIANA – Indianapolis nonprofit Overdose Lifeline has launched KATE, an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide immediate and anonymous support to individuals struggling with opioid addiction….
Technology and mental health – Positives and negatives for your teen
INDIANA – Technology plays a significant role in students’ lives, particularly those in middle and high school. It seems to have become a big part…
