Health
New technology helps better protect every newborn on a ventilator
WEST LAFAYETTE — If a newborn is moved or becomes agitated while on a ventilator, the breathing tube also could move. Just a few seconds…
Strengthening mental health in summer
INDIANA – Summer officially starts on Sunday. Many of us view it as an exciting time to go out and do activities, take vacations, and…
Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
INDIANA – The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants, and elective surgeries rise –…
The US reaches 600,000 Covid-19 deaths as a new, dangerous variant is on the rise
UNDATED — The U.S. reached another sobering milestone in the COVID19 pandemic, with 600,000 lives lost to the disease as of Tuesday, according to Johns…
The City of Bloomington reports no new COVID-19 employee cases, first known COVID-19 death
BLOOMINGTON – No positive results of COVID-19 viral tests have been reported by City of Bloomington i employees in the four weeks since the May…
Jackson County Health Department hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic June 17
FREEDOM – The Jackson County Health Department plans to partner with Dollar General in Freetown to provide a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The clinic, which will…
Dr. Fauci predicts US children under 12 could receive Covid-19 vaccine as early as Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci is “cautiously optimistic” that children younger than 12 will be eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccine by Thanksgiving, he said…
Blood donations needed as cancer patients resume care after a challenging year
INDIANA – The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood…
Scott County Commissioners vote to end Syringe Services Program
SCOTT CO. – In the midst of an intensifying overdose crisis and despite widespread public support, Scott County Commissioners voted Wednesday evening to close the…
A sticky subject: Studying shellfish for advanced adhesives
WEST LAFAYETTE – Don’t look now, but you’re surrounded. Really. Within arm’s reach – probably even touching you – are troublesome, sticky, potentially even toxic,…
