Health
Three of Indiana’s leading independent orthopedic practices announce merger to form OrthoIndiana
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, three of Indiana’s leading independent orthopedic practices—OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, Tri-State Orthopaedics in Evansville and Fort Wayne Orthopedics—announced their intent to merge. Together, the practices will form OrthoIndiana, an…
Health officials warn of surge in respiratory illnesses
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting a significant increase in respiratory illnesses nationwide, with multiple viruses circulating simultaneously as…
Schneck Medical Center implements new visitor restrictions amid rise in respiratory infections
SEYMOUR– Schneck Medical Center in Seymour has announced new visitor restrictions starting today, Wednesday, responding to a recent increase in respiratory infections within the community….
Indiana University Health reports data breach impacting Social Security numbers
INDIANA — Indiana University Health (IU Health) has reported a data breach affecting a limited number of individuals, potentially compromising Social Security numbers and other…
The negative impact of social media and electronics use
INDIANA – It is no secret that access to technology has grown exponentially in the last decade. The internet holds a vast amount of knowledge…
Franciscan Health Advanced Wound Healing Center Crawfordsville is now open
CRAWFORDSVILLE – The new Franciscan Health Advanced Wound Healing Center in Crawfordsville is now open at 1710 Lafayette Road in Crawfordsville. The facility will be…
Grant supporting rural older adult behavioral health
INDIANA – The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction is granting funds to providers able to bill for Medicare Part B services to support…
Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging that alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, be labeled with warnings about their links to…
IU Health Bloomington Hospital implements visitor restrictions due to rise in respiratory illnesses
BLOOMINGTON— Starting Monday, Jan. 6, Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital will enforce new visitor guidelines and restrictions in response to an uptick in respiratory illnesses…
Snow shoveling tips to protect your heart
INDIANA – With snow predicted to fall across large portions of Indiana this weekend, the American Heart Association encourages Hoosiers to protect their hearts while shoveling…
