Health
Flu season could further impact the ongoing Red Cross blood shortage
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expecting a severe flu season this year, and that could have a negative impact on…
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%
WASHINGTON D.C. — Pfizer Inc. said Friday that its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk…
FDA issues updated advice about eating fish
INDIANA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued updated advice about eating fish that incorporates the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), 2020-2025….
Monroe County Health Dept. offering “Super Shot” clinics
BLOOMINGTON: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations for children ages 5 – 11 on 11/2/2021, following the Food and…
Hoosiers ages 5-11 are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine following Tuesday’s authorization…
Startup developing device to prevent epilepsy-related death receives funding
WEST LAFAYETTE – Neurava, a startup located in West Lafayette, Indiana, announced Monday (Nov. 1) that it has received more than $650,000 in seed funding led…
USDA issues emergency use of Pfizer vaccine in children 5-11
INDIANA – The US Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization on Friday for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. This is…
Gov. Holcomb signs COVID-19 executive orders
INDIANA – On Saturday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-28 and 21-29. The Executive Orders expire on Dec. 1, 2021. “I’m extending the public…
Monroe County extends mask mandate
BLOOMINGTON — Monroe County has extended its mask mandate. The Monroe County Health Department says the county commissioner decided to continue to require masks to…
Dementia Friendly Indiana Statewide Conference November 12 – Registration for in-person or virtual attendance is open until November 5
BEDFORD – Dementia Friendly Indiana has announced the first annual Dementia Friendly IndianaStatewide Conference will be held on November 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. until…
