Health
Daviess County Health Department is hosting a Back-to-School Immunization Events
WASHINGTON – The Daviess County Health Department is hosting Back-to-School Immunization Events for incoming Kindergarten students through Grade 12 on Saturday, July 30th from 10:00…
Parents can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5
INDIANA —The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that the public can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5 by visiting www.ourshot.in.gov….
Governor’s Public Health Commission reviews the draft report
INDIANA – The Governor’s Public Health Commission held its final meeting today at the Indiana State Library to review a draft report summarizing its work…
First West Nile virus case of 2022 reported in Lake County
INDIANA — State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the detection of the first West Nile virus case…
State Rep. May: Lawrence County providers receive funding boost to improve public health
STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) said three agencies serving Lawrence County recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed…
IDEM issues statewide Air Quality Action Day tomorrow
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for tomorrow, June…
Governor’s Public Health Commission will meet on June 30th
INDIANAPOLIS —The Governor’s Public Health Commission will meet Thursday, June 30, to discuss the initial draft report and proposed recommendations stemming from its work prior…
Stepping Up for a Healthier Indiana
INDIANA – More than $35 million was awarded to local providers across the state to fund initiatives helping Hoosiers get healthy. State Reps. Ann Vermilion…
A Lifeline – call 988 – new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available on July 16th
INDIANA – Nearly half a million lives (480,622) were lost to suicide from 2010 to 2020. During the same period, the suicide death rate increased…
Go tobacco-free for Men’s Health Month
BLOOMINGTON – Men’s Health Month is celebrated each June to raise awareness about health issues for men. Taking control of your health is essential, and…
