100 years of lifesaving work and counting: Happy Birthday to the American Heart Association

INDIANA – From humble beginnings as a small professional health society formed by six cardiologists in Chicago in 1924, the American Heart Association has emerged as the…

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Red Cross: Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures

INDIANA – The American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and the American Red Cross is now facing an emergency blood…

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Lawrence County Health Department will receive HFI funding

INDIANA — Local health departments have received enhanced funding for the first time due to the Health First Indiana (HFI) initiative. HFI is a historic…

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Greene County General Hospital selects its 2023 Outstanding Leader of the Year

LINTON — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is excited to announce Police Chief Bryan Woodall as its 2023 Outstanding Leader of the Year. Each year, hospital…

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Greene County General Hospital recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health

LINTON — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is again being recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and…

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IU Health Hospitals limiting visitors

INDIANA – Due to a rise in reported flu and other respiratory viruses, IU Health will begin limiting visitors to its healthcare facilities to prevent…

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Veterans Crisis Line is here to help

BEDFORD – Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You’re not alone – the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You…

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City of Bloomington opens employee health clinic

BLOOMINGTON – On Monday, December 18, 2023, Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton, joined by City of Bloomington staff and representatives from Everside Health, celebrated the official…

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Coronavirus subvariant JN.1 growing fast in US

INDIANA – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the coronavirus subvariant JN.1 is now causing about 20% of new COVID-19 infections in this…

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Bloomington South High School becomes the first “Heart Safe School” in South Central Indiana

BLOOMINGTON – On Monday, Dec. 11, Riley Children’s Health designated Bloomington South High School as the first Project ADAM Heart Safe School in the Monroe County Community…

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