Health
Newsweek names Bloomington’s Indiana Center for Recovery the best addiction treatment center in Indiana
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana Center for Recovery has been named the top addiction treatment facility in the state for 2026 by Newsweek and data research firm…
Federal rule ends Medicaid and CHIP funding for youth gender-affirming care
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal agency managing Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has finalized a regulation that will block federal taxpayer dollars…
Understanding the 0% VA Disability Rating: Key benefits and future protections
INDIANA – A 0% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) means that while a veteran will not receive monthly monetary compensation…
North Lawrence Community Schools outlines ‘Offer vs. Serve’ guidelines to ensure full meal benefits for students
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Food Service Department has issued a comprehensive advisory to local families explaining the federal “Offer versus Serve”…
Medicare.gov tool helps families compare nursing homes with confidence
INDIANA – Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one can be an overwhelming decision. To help families navigate these choices, federal healthcare…
Indiana launches $30M ‘OPEration Ready’ program to improve rural emergency maternal and pediatric care
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the Indiana University School of Medicine are launching a first-of-its-kind readiness program aimed at upgrading emergency…
Red Cross urges donors to help reverse ongoing national blood crisis
INDIANA — The American Red Cross is continuing its urgent call for blood and platelet donors of all types as a nationwide blood crisis threatens…
Quality Correctional Care to provide on-site dental services at Lawrence County Jail
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quality Correctional Care (QCC) to deliver dedicated dental services to inmates…
Lawrence County commissioners approve renewal for Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a contract renewal for the Lawrence County Health Department to continue its Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program….
Lawrence County Commissioners weigh bids for countywide ambulance coverage
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners received two formal proposals for countywide ambulance service during their Tuesday morning meeting, opening bids from incumbent provider IU…
