Health
IU Health Paoli Hospital launches apprenticeship program
PAOLI – On Tuesday, Sept. 15, three south-central Indiana high school sophomores started on the road to healthcare careers via a new three-year paid apprenticeship…
Centerstone hosting free mental health first aid training Oct. 1 in Nashville
NASHVILLE — Centerstone, a leading non-profit health system providing mental healthcare and addiction services across Indiana, will host a specialized Mental Health First Aid workshop…
Youth substance use hits 10-year low in Indiana, new IU survey finds
BLOOMINGTON — Substance use among Indiana middle and high school students has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, according to newly released data…
State seeks provider for new short-term facility for intellectually disabled adults amid advocate concerns
INDIANA — State officials are taking steps to open a second short-term residential facility dedicated to stabilizing intellectually disabled adults who require temporary, around-the-clock clinical…
Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bankÂ
INDIANA — Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. A June 2024 public opinion poll from the American Heart Association and Research! found that about…
Holding big pharma accountable, Attorney General Todd Rokita calls on Hoosiers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug pricesÂ
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on Hoosiers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases after the U.S. District…
American Red Cross urges donors to give blood this fall; Offers incentives for upcoming drives
INDIANA — The American Red Cross is calling on Indiana residents to schedule appointments to donate blood or platelets this autumn to ensure hospitals maintain…
State Health Commissioner outlines causes of child fatalities and prevention strategies at Statehouse
INDIANA — Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver presented the state’s annual child fatality report to the Child Services Interim Study Committee at the…
Franciscan Health part of Cooking Matters Class on Oct. 7 in Crawfordsville
CRAWFORDSVILLE – Franciscan Health, in collaboration with FISH Food Pantry of Montgomery County, Indy Hunger Network and CookingMatters.org will be holding a class entitled “Cooking…
Study highlights policy and financial barriers to oral healthcare for pregnant Hoosiers
INDIANA — A recent report detailing oral healthcare access in Indiana highlights growing concern over policy, financial, and employment barriers that prevent pregnant women across…
