Health
The Power of Self-Care
INDIANA— Self-care is a vital part of our everyday lives. It promotes healthy living, reduces stress, increases relaxation, and improves overall well-being. Self-care can also…
WIC will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
INDIANA – The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies, and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables,…
Indiana’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
INDIANA – Indiana has a youth mental health crisis. To set the stage, let’s address a few facts. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
Public health partners host community conversations
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Health Department, along with IU Health Bloomington, Bloomington Parks and Recreation, Purdue Extension-Bloomington, and the Monroe County Health Equity Council,…
Health Department reports an increase in 2022 infant mortality rate and preliminary 2023 data
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health released the 2022 infant mortality rate (IMR) and preliminary 2023 data on Wednesday. The 2022 IMR is 7.2…
Teaching body positivity
INDIANA – Body positivity is having its moment, and I think we should all be excited about that. Over the decades, we’ve seen fashion change,…
$6.7M in federal grants awarded to develop tech to monitor and treat chronic eye diseases
WEST LAFAYETTE — Research teams led by a faculty member in Purdue University’s College of Engineering will use two grants from the National Eye Institute…
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center to establish new lung cancer research center with $20M gift
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center will expand its lung cancer research through a transformative $20 million gift that…
Partnering with Terre Haute Housing Authority and Wabash Valley Health Center to provide accessible healthcare service
TERRE HAUTE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) collaborates with the Wabash Valley Health Center (WVHC) and Terre Haute Housing Authority…
New Resources for Hoosiers in recovery, re-entering workforce and employers on overcoming stigma
INDIANA — Individuals recovering from addiction or with prior justice involvement – or facing mental health challenges in general – can access new, detailed resources at…
