Health
Indiana Department of Health celebrates historic decrease in infant mortality rate
INDIANAPOLIS – Provisional data from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) show the 2024 infant mortality rate (IMR) in Indiana is 6.3 deaths per 1,000…
June designated as PTSD Awareness Month, focuses on education and support
UNITED STATES – June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month across the United States, a dedicated period to raise public understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder….
American Red Cross urges summer blood donations as hurricane season begins, offers incentives
INDIANA – The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood donations this summer, particularly as the Atlantic hurricane season commences, to help…
Autism Rocks and Rolls to host annual Poker Run, seeks community support
BLOOMINGTON – Autism Rocks and Rolls, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to destigmatizing autism and showcasing the talents of individuals on the spectrum, will host…
August Egg Company recalls 1.7 million eggs amid salmonella fears
INDIANA – August Egg Company has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and certified organic brown eggs due to potential…
Health Alert issued for organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods due to E. coli risk
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain raw organic ground beef…
Stress management important for positive mental health
INDIANA – Most people would agree that taking care of our physical health is very important. Taking care of our mental health is equally important,…
American Heart Association offers summer safety checklist for families during CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7
INDIANA — More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year, and 90% of people who have a cardiac arrest will…
New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 detected in U.S., under monitoring by WHO
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new COVID-19 variant, designated NB.1.8.1, has been detected in the United States and is currently classified as a “variant under monitoring”…
Mitchell First Baptist Church to host Red Cross Blood Drive
MITCHELL – The American Red Cross is calling on the Mitchell community to help save lives by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive. The…
