Health
Indiana Department of Health to hold public meeting Friday
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health’s Technical Review Panel will hold a public meeting on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. EDT. The meeting will…
New Indiana law eases burden for chronic pain sufferers using pain pumps
INDIANA – A new state law in Indiana is set to provide significant relief for hundreds of Hoosiers living with chronic pain and managing their…
Popular children’s cough syrup recalled due to contamination risk
INDIANA – Residents of Indiana and Michigan are urged to check their medicine cabinets for a popular children’s cough syrup that has been voluntarily recalled…
Heat Advisory is in effect until Tuesday
INDIANA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory that remains in effect for portions of central, east central, north central, south central,…
Monroe County opens Cooling Stations amidst extreme heat
MONROE CO. – With extreme temperatures posing a serious threat to health and safety, Monroe County has activated several cooling stations across the county to…
IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Day for today in the Southeast Indiana Region
INDIANA– The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for today, Wednesday, June 11, in Southeast Indiana. Temperatures today will…
Annual “Dirty Dozen” list reveals most pesticide-contaminated produce
INDIANA – The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, highlighting the fruits and vegetables found to have the highest levels…
Greene County General Hospital employees complete inaugural Spanish language course
LINTON – Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) has successfully concluded its first session of Spanish classes for employees, a new initiative aimed at enhancing communication…
Monroe County Board of Health to convene June 26th
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Board of Health has announced its upcoming meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The gathering will…
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…
