Health
FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
INDIANA – Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in children 5…
Red Cross emergency blood shortage
INDIANA – Despite ongoing appeals to donors and the public, the American Red Cross emergency blood and platelet shortage continue. In fact, the current blood…
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana Chapter co-hosts family conference for National Family Caregivers Month
INDIANA – November is National Family Caregivers Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is partnering with the Illinois Chapter and Greater Kentucky and…
Time for Lawrence County employees to schedule wellness screenings
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Human Resources Manager Brian Skillman said the IU Health Employee Wellness Screening for county employees will take place Monday, November 29…
Improving children’s mental health through healthy encouragement
BEDFORD – How often do you vocalize how proud you are of someone? It feels good to make people smile, but can you remember a…
Daviess County Health Department taking appointments for COVID-19 booster doses
WASHINGTON – The Daviess County Health Department is taking appointments for COVID-19 booster doses. You can schedule an appointment by calling 812-254-8666. For individuals who…
CDC identifies onions cause of massive salmonella outbreak
INDIANA – A salmonella outbreak that has been traced to 37 states across the country is being caused by fresh whole onions, the Centers for…
FDA expands booster dose use
INDIANA – Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action to expand the use of a booster dose for COVID-19 vaccines in eligible populations….
IU Health Foundation grants nearly $1 million for 27 health-related projects
INDIANA – IU Health Foundation has granted $971,574 for 27 health-related projects across the state as part of an effort to make Indiana one of…
Take the steps to stop smoking
BLOOMINGTON – Tobacco cessation is essential for the health of your lungs. Make a goal this October to stop smoking and start taking steps towards tobacco…
