Health
Better air quality information allows Hoosier to breathe easier
INDIANAPOLIS – Most people look at the day’s forecast to determine how to dress or whether to carry an umbrella, but knowing the air quality forecast…
Readjusting spaces at IU Health Bedford Hospital
BEDFORD – Healthcare needs are ever-changing, so IU Health Bedford Hospital is undergoing construction efforts to expand its emergency department to better care for its…
Indiana Family Health Council expands services with new mobile health unit
INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Family Health Council (IFHC) is excited to announce the arrival of a new mobile clinic that will provide reproductive health and family…
June is PTSD Awareness Month
INDIANA – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) poses a significant challenge, impacting not only the individuals who experience trauma but also their caregivers. Approximately 5 percent…
Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council receives Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Grant for Big Hoosier Well-Being Project
INDIANA— With mental health challenges rising for many Hoosiers, helping Indiana companies promote well-being among their workforces has become imperative. Now, a critical grant from the…
Summer Provides Opportunity to Combat Burnout
INDIANA— Burnout is defined as chronic stress related to helping others. As a school social worker, I can certainly relate to this, and I believe…
Hoosiers celebrate a century of bold hearts and bold commitments with the American Heart Association
INDIANA — June 10 marks the 100th birthday of the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and…
Teens, Sleep, and Screen Time
INDIANA – How does screen time affect your child’s sleep patterns? Sleep is important for growing and developing brains. According to the CDC, toddlers need…
FDA recalls thousands of cases of Fiji water
INDIANA— The Food and Drug Administration says a bottled water producer recalls thousands of cases shipped nationwide due to multiple issues. On May 23, the…
Today is ‘Don’t Fry Day’ to encourage sun safety and awareness
INDIANA – To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has…
