Health
Local Hero Dwayne McKinley Jr. honored at Peyton Manning’s Celebration of Caring Gala
INDIANAPOLIS – Six-year-old Dwayne McKinley Jr. from Crane, Indiana, was a special guest at Peyton Manning’s 17th Annual Celebration of Caring Gala held at Gainbridge…
Free community kidney check coming to BedfordÂ
BEDFORD- The National Kidney Foundation, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Health, will offer a free Community Kidney Check for Bedford residents on Saturday, April…
Purdue University finds that air inside your home may be more polluted than outside
WEST LAFAYETTE— When you walk through a pine forest, the crisp, fresh scent is one of the first things you notice. But bringing that pine…
The impact of seasonal weather on mental health
INDIANA – When thinking about the seasons and the weather, you may not necessarily associate them with mental health. But did you know that the…
Governor Mike Braun signs executive order to contain soaring costs of ABA Therapy to Medicaid while maintaining quality of care
INDIANA— Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order to contain rapidly rising Medicaid costs for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy while maintaining the quality of care…
Winter is still in south-central Indiana, and so are respiratory illnesses
BLOOMINGTON— Influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to circulate nationally and locally, and healthcare experts encourage community members to protect themselves through tried-and-true…
Greene County General Hospital welcomes “Chief of Pawsitivity – Sonny”
LINTON— Greene County General Hospital has added a trained therapy dog. Sunny Grace Greene, a 9-month-old Australian Labradoodle, has been named the hospital’s “Chief of…
Indiana flu activity reaches peak, 57 deaths reported
INDIANA– The Indiana Department of Health has announced that flu activity in the state has reached its highest point this season, with 57 influenza-related deaths…
Helping your high schooler manage stress
INDIANA – High school is a pivotal time in a teenager’s life, marked by academic pressures, social challenges, and the transition to adulthood. For many…
Red Cross: Donors needed now to build up the blood supply
INDIANA – The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went…
