Health
FDA and NIH joint public meeting on advancing smoking cessation priorities: Registration now open
INDIANA- On Monday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health…
IU Health Community Health’s new Milk Depot in Bloomington supports safe breastmilk donations
BLOOMINGTON—IU Health Community Health at 333 East Miller Drive in Bloomington is proud to expand the use of safe human milk in Monroe County by…
CDC warning drop in flu vaccinations down in US
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control is warning that a drop in vaccinations in the U.S. may have increased flu deaths among children. The…
Daviess Community Hospital to open new clinic in Jasper on October 7
JASPER— Daviess Community Hospital is expanding its healthcare services by opening a new clinic in Jasper on Monday, October 7. The Daviess Community Hospital Clinic…
Healthy Aging Month and tobacco cessation
BLOOMINGTON – September is Healthy Aging Month, and quitting smoking is one of the healthiest things an individual can do at any age. “Making healthy…
Your student needs quality sleep
INDIANA – A good night’s sleep can make or break a student’s success in school and life. Quality rest and sufficient sleep create better outcomes…
Medicaid members to get new flexibility in Pathways for Aging Program during upcoming open enrollment
INDIANA — Medicaid beneficiaries participating in Indiana’s newly launched Pathways for Aging program will soon be able to reassess and adjust their health coverage plans….
The Power of Empathy
INDIANA— Empathy remains an essential quality that promotes genuine human connection and understanding in a fast-paced and technology-driven world. It is the capacity to put…
Greene County General Hospital installs new Medication Disposal Drop Box
LINTON— Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is now home to a drug disposal drop box for anyone who has unused and expired medications. The box…
The American Stroke Association launches uniique website to raise stroke awareness
INDIANA – While stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, it has a disproportionate impact on Hispanic people. Among Hispanic women,…