Health
FDA takes further steps to streamline biosimilar development and make medicines more affordable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced another major step in its initiative to streamline the development of biosimilar medicines, which…
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…
Indiana Toxicology Data: A vital tool for tracking overdose trends and guiding prevention
INDIANA – Toxicology data is derived from analysis of specimens submitted by Indiana coroners in the event of a suspected overdose death. The findings can…
Keep the blood supply stable: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross
INDIANA — This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health…
Health Alert: Indiana seniors urged to “Guard Their Cards” as Medicare scams rise
INDIANA — State health officials and consumer advocates are issuing a fresh warning to Hoosiers: your Medicare card is as valuable as a credit card…
Pet policy changes for the Indiana Child Mental Health Wraparound Program
INDIANA – The Division of Mental Health and Addiction announces the following policy and procedure changes to the Child Mental Health Wraparound program. These changes…
Indiana Supreme Court shields medical providers from COVID-era liability
INDIANA— The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that hospitals and medical professionals cannot be held liable for complications that developed while treating patients for COVID-19…
The Division of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council is seeking new members for the Mental Health and Addiction Planning and Advisory Council
INDIANAPOLIS – The Division of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council is seeking new members for the Mental Health and Addiction Planning and Advisory Council…
Health officials encourage residents to check measles vaccination before spring break travel
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Local health officials are encouraging residents to check their measles vaccination status ahead of spring break travel. Measles can be a serious…
IU Health physician gives tips to prepare for Daylight Saving Time
INDIANA – At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, the majority of Indiana will spring forward an hour for Daylight Saving Time, meaning the evenings…
