Health
Confusion mounts over COVID-19 vaccine access and policy amid rising US transmission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As COVID-19 transmission rates increase across the United States, many Americans are expressing confusion regarding the Trump administration’s latest policies on vaccine…
FDA mandates major safety updates to opioid pain medication labels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant move aimed at combating the ongoing opioid epidemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced major safety…
IU Health Bedford and IU Health Paoli Hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
INDIANA – IU Health Bedford Hospital and IU Health Paoli Hospital have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment…
Indiana Department of Health to host monthly viral hepatitis office hours
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is launching a new initiative to provide ongoing support and crucial information regarding viral hepatitis surveillance. Starting…
IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit coming to Martin County on Monday, August 4
SHOALS – Residents of Martin County will have convenient access to potentially life-saving lung cancer screenings when IU Health’s mobile lung screening unit visits on…
Overlooked oral health risks: Urge Awareness for children on ADHD medication
INDIANA – While Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications are crucial for managing symptoms in many children, a leading dental expert is sounding the alarm about significant…
IU Health Riley Physicians offer back-to-school advice
BLOOMINGTON – South Region Riley Physicians pediatricians urge parents and guardians to do more than check off their supply list as they prepare for the…
Fentanyl test strips now legal in Indiana amid overdose crisis
INDIANA – Fentanyl test strips, previously considered drug paraphernalia, are now officially legal in Indiana, a move aimed at combating the state’s escalating overdose crisis….
The Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee will meet on Friday, August 1
INDIANAPOLIS – The Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee will meet on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon (EDT). The meeting will be…
Supporting post-divorce families
INDIANA – As an adult, can you imagine having to move from one house to another weekly, or even more frequently, while juggling schedules, belongings,…
