Health officials urge screening during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) highlights the need for all Hoosier children younger than age seven to be screened for lead exposure…

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Home and community-based services rate increase amendments approval by CMS

INDIANA – The Division of Aging is pleased to announce that its federal partners at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved the proposed…

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Quit smoking for your lungs

BLOOMINGTON – October is a great time of year to start on your journey to tobaccocessation. After all, it is National Healthy Lung Month. “Tobacco smoke…

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Lincoln Elementary t-shirt fundraiser for Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services extended to Oct. 19

BEDFORD – Next week, Lincoln Elementary School will be raising money for Lawrence County Cancer Patient services. The order window has been extended, but there’s…

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BioCrossroads’ announces agenda for the 2023 Life Sciences Summit,role in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease  

INDIANAPOLIS – BioCrossroads today announced the agenda for its 2023 Life Sciences Summit, which will focus on Indiana’s leadership role in research and medical advances…

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Tell FDA: How do you get your medication information?

INDIANA – Where do you get your information about over-the-counter and prescription medications? We want to hear from you to refine and improve our future…

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Surviving the Holidays after losing a loved one

SEYMOUR – Schneck Hospice in Seymour is hosting Surviving the Holidays, a GriefShare seminar especially for loved ones and friends grieving the loss of a…

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Safety recalls: Fire pit tables and portable generators pose burn and impact injury risk

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in September. This is the time to take advantage…

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MCHD update on suspected meningitis case

BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) was notified on September 29, 2023, by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) of a possible case…

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NEXT Saturday 2023 Medora Goes Pink

LAWRENCE CO. – Medora Goes Pink is a week from Saturday, all day on October 14. Nearly everyone has been impacted by cancer, whether it’s…

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