Health
Martin County to host first meeting for Dementia Friendly Community Efforts
MARTIN CO. – Residents of Martin County are invited to join the inaugural meeting of the Dementia Friendly Martin County Action Team on Tuesday, January…
Innovative device supports nurses and patients in south-central Indiana
BLOOMINGTON– Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and IU Health is always looking at new ways to support and uplift them as they provide the…
Daviess County Hospital Honors nurses with volunteer-led Nurse Honor Guard
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has established a cherished tradition to honor local nurses who have passed away through its Nurse Honor Guard. Coordinated…
Pharmaceutical companies spike EpiPen prices 600% while allegedly deceiving Hoosier consumersÂ
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mylan and Pfizer have conspired to increase EpiPen’s price by more than 600%…
Winter wellness: How to encourage physical play in the colder months
INDIANA- As the temperature drops, it’s tempting to avoid physical activity and stay cozy indoors. But cold weather doesn’t have to mean the end of…
Daviess Community Hospital to acquire Montgomery Medical Associates
DAVIESS CO.— Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has announced the acquisition of Montgomery Medical Associates, located at 542 North 3rd Street in Montgomery, effective March 1….
Supreme Court to review challenge to preventive care coverage under Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether some preventive care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) should be reinstated…
Three of Indiana’s leading independent orthopedic practices announce merger to form OrthoIndiana
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, three of Indiana’s leading independent orthopedic practices—OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, Tri-State Orthopaedics in Evansville and Fort Wayne Orthopedics—announced their intent to merge. Together, the practices will form OrthoIndiana, an…
Health officials warn of surge in respiratory illnesses
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting a significant increase in respiratory illnesses nationwide, with multiple viruses circulating simultaneously as…
Schneck Medical Center implements new visitor restrictions amid rise in respiratory infections
SEYMOUR– Schneck Medical Center in Seymour has announced new visitor restrictions starting today, Wednesday, responding to a recent increase in respiratory infections within the community….
