Mobile vaccine clinic open at Martin County Fairgrounds

LOOGOOTEE – The Indiana Department of Health mobile vaccination and the testing unit will be at the Community Building at the Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds…

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COVID Strike Team holding free COVID testing and vaccination clinic

COLUMBUS – The Indiana Department of Health COVID Strike Team is holding a free testing and vaccination clinic starting today at the Bartholomew County 4-H…

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Blood Crisis: Threat to Red Cross blood supply continues

INDIANA — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs…

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Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter to host Virtual Day of Action

INDIANA – Volunteer advocates from across the state will urge lawmakers to pass legislation to help Hoosiers affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia during the…

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The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the mental health of children and youth

INDIANA – WBIW is looking into the Surgeon General’s Advisory that offers recommendations for supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. Today…

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Order your free at-home COVID-19 tests

INDIANA – Every home in the country is now eligible to order four at-home rapid antigen COVID-⁠19 tests from USPS.com. The tests are completely free and will…

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A look at youth mental health prior to the COVID-19 pandemic

INDIANA – A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a public statement that calls the American people’s attention to an urgent public health issue and provides recommendations…

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Health officials work to improve maternal health

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Indiana. The declaration is part of a national effort…

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Look at Youth Mental Health from the Surgeon General

INDIANA – The challenges today’s generation of young people face are unprecedented and uniquely hard to navigate and challenges on their mental health are devastating….

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Baby Vaccination Clinic in Washington on Feb. 4th and Feb. 5th

WASHINGTON – The Daviess County Health Department will host a baby vaccination event on Friday, February 4th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday,…

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