Health
Prescription drug misuse surges in universities and workplaces, experts warn
INDIANA – Prescription drug misuse is no longer confined to recreational settings but has infiltrated high-pressure environments like universities and corporate workplaces, experts warn. With…
Planned Parenthood Alliance: Controversial resolution funds anti-abortion centers amid hospital woes
INDIANAPOLIS – While Indiana hospitals face closure, lawmakers are advancing Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 to legitimize anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) and justify sending them even more taxpayer dollars. Instead…
Breaking barriers to healthcare: Health Connection offers confidential and affordable reproductive services
LAWRENCE CO. – Health Connection staff are dedicated to providing comprehensive sexual reproductive health care (SRH) and contraception services to all reproductive-age individuals, regardless of…
Monroe County CARES releases 2025 grant application
MONROE CO. – The Monroe County CARES Board has released the 2025 CARES grant application for agencies working to prevent and reduce substance misuse in…
Free Community Health Fair coming to Daviess County
WASHINGTON—Daviess County residents will access various free health services and resources at the upcoming Community Health Fair. The event will be held on Monday, March…
The Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Board will meet on March 12
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Board will meet on Wednesday, March 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be held…
As measles cases spread, public health officials remind of vaccine availability
MONROE COUNTY- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that, as of February 27th, nine states have reported measles cases since the beginning…
Purdue University research warns of possible health risks from wax melts and air fresheners
WEST LAFAYETTE— They often have enticing names and appealing fragrances — like ocean breeze, white cedar and sweet jasmine. While wax melts, air fresheners and…
Daviess Community Hospital names Dave Graber as Chief Operating Officer
WASHINGTON— Daviess Community Hospital has appointed Dave Graber as its new Chief Operating Officer. Graber, who previously served as the Executive Director of Growth and…
IBJ celebrates outstanding leaders in Central Indiana health care
INDIANA – IBJ Media hosted its Excellence in Health Care Awards on February 25, 2025, celebrating the achievements of outstanding individuals and organizations that have significantly…
