Health
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…
Indiana Red Cross issues urgent “Giving Day” appeal as spring storms displace hundreds
INDIANA — As Indiana enters a season of volatile spring weather, the American Red Cross is calling on Hoosiers to support local and national relief…
Explore the final rule on standards for health care claims attachments transactions and electronic signatures
INDIANA – The Department of Health and Human Services released the Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures final…
Save the date for EPA’s upcoming webinar, Asthma triggers and flood cleanup: Protecting health after major storm events
INDIANA – Attend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency webinar, “Asthma Triggers and Flood Cleanup: Protecting Health After Major Storm Events,” to learn about practical knowledge,…
Governor Braun signs bill to reform nursing home Medicaid transition
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun has signed legislation that will significantly alter how Indiana’s long-term care residents receive Medicaid benefits, moving a specific population away…
Monroe County Board of Health to meet on Thursday, March 19
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Board of Health has scheduled a public meeting for later this week to discuss local health department business. The meeting…
