Health
Scott County health experts & community members band together for the potential for another HIV outbreak
SCOTTSBURG – In the midst of an intensifying overdose crisis, Scott CountyCommissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss whether to close the…
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter hosting two special virtual programs in May
INDIANAPOLIS – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting two special virtual programs in May. On Friday, May 14 at 11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET…
Monroe County Health Dept. offering two COVID 19 vaccination clinics
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Health Department will offer two “pop-up” vaccination clinics, in Bloomington. The first will be at the Crestmont Boys and Girls…
NGPT and Fitness in Bloomington offering a four-week boot camp
BLOOMINGTON – NGPT and Fitness in Bloomington are offering a four-week boot camp that includes a personalized tailored meal plan and daily accountability coaching and…
Gov. Holcomb extends public health emergency through Memorial Day
UNDATED – Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday issued a state public health emergency declaration that supersedes previous ones issued during the coronavirus pandemic. The newest declaration extends through…
COVID Update: ‘At last, there are reasons for cautious optimism’
WASHINGTON, DC – It’s been a year and change since the COVID pandemic distorted the way we live and, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, if the…
FDA approves higher dosage of Naloxone Nasal Spray to treat opioid overdose
UNDATED – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of a higher dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray product to treat opioid overdose….
IU recognized for cancer awareness efforts
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University has been recognized as a leader in workplace cancer awareness. In February, IU received the Employer Gold Standard from the Indiana Cancer Consortium. The…
State Dept. of Health stressing need to get vaccinated
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Health is stressing Hoosiers need to get vaccinated. So far, only 33.1 percent of Hoosiers 16 and older…
Three City of Bloomington workers report positive COVID-19 test results
BLOOMINGTON – A City Hall employee, a City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) employee, and a Parks and Recreation department employee reported receiving positive results of…