Health
Vaccine Clinic at Washington Junior High Gym on September 8
WASHINGTON – The Daviess County Health Department, in partnership with the Washington Community Schools, will be hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for anyone 12…
CDC issues health advisory not to use Ivermectin to prevent COVID-19
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new health advisory reiterating that Ivermectin does not treat or prevent COVID-19. The drug, which…
Schools not reporting COVID numbers, health leaders trying to get more COVID testing in schools
INDIANA – Indiana health officials said Friday, the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths will continue to rise in Indiana as the delta variant…
Malaria treatment was shown to be 100% effective in Phase 2 trial
WEST LAFAYETTE — A cancer drug repurposed to treat malaria has been shown to be nearly 100% effective in helping defeat the disease in just three days,…
Lawrence County escalates to RED level status after an increase in COVID-19 cases
LAWRENCE CO. – The Indiana Department of Health is reporting that Lawrence County has progressed to the red status advisory level with 76 new positive…
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke joins American Red Cross for Blood Drive in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month
EVANSVILLE – The American Red Cross is hosting a dedicated blood drive for Sickle Cell Awareness Month to bring attention to the need for diverse…
Health Department updates statewide COVID-19 case counts
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 5,027 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That…
IU Health Foundation and Lawrence County Economic Growth Council seek $75,000 for Community Impact Investment Fund from Lawrence County Council
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County County Economic Growth Council and Workforce Coalition members Shance Sizemore and Joe Timbrook along with Shawna Girgis IU Health…
IU Health Bedford offering Sunday hours at Walk In Clinic
BEDFORD – Due to an increase of illnesses in the area, IU Health Bedford Walk-In Clinic is offering special extended hours on Sunday, August 29th…
Expert: What FDA approval means for COVID-19 vaccines
WEST LAFAYETTE – The COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech has now received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for those 16…
