Health
Daviess Community Hospital lifts visitor restrictions
WASHINGTON — Citing a steady decline in regional respiratory illness cases, Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has officially lifted the temporary visitor restrictions that were implemented…
Hoops for Healthcare: New March Madness tradition to benefit Daviess Community Hospital
WASHINGTON — Basketball fans and healthcare supporters will have a new reason to celebrate this spring as the Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) Foundation launches its…
Indiana House passes 5-year extension for syringe exchange programs
INDIANA— Legislation to extend Indiana’s syringe exchange programs for another five years cleared the Indiana House on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The 70-22 vote moves…
Women invited to explore outdoors during monthly hikes at Spring Mill State Park
MITCHELL — Women looking to explore the outdoors in a supportive group setting will have the opportunity to do so throughout 2026 during a new…
Increase Your Coping Skills
INDIANA – No matter who you are or how old you are, you will likely experience a crisis or something traumatic at some point. A…
Indiana ranks in national Top 10 for dog bite claims as pediatric risks mount
INDIANA — New verified insurance and municipal data have placed Indiana in a sobering national spotlight. The state currently ranks among the top 10 states…
City of Bloomington offers Downtown Outreach Grants to local nonprofits addressing opioid addiction and recovery
BLOOMINGTON – Local nonprofit organizations providing prevention, treatment, recovery, housing stability, and related services for individuals impacted by opioid addiction are invited to apply for the…
IU Health Primary Care physician shares the importance of annual appointments
BLOOMINGTON – It’s always a good time of year to recommit yourself to your health, starting with an annual appointment with your primary care provider…
Public health report: High viral levels detected in Monroe County wastewater
BLOOMINGTON — Local health officials have issued a high-alert “weather” report for pathogens following the latest results from wastewater surveillance. Data released by WastewaterSCAN for…
IU Health cardiologist shares heart attack tips
BLOOMINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Recognizing heart attacks…
