Health
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…