Health
Health Department reports an increase in 2022 infant mortality rate and preliminary 2023 data
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health released the 2022 infant mortality rate (IMR) and preliminary 2023 data on Wednesday. The 2022 IMR is 7.2…
Teaching body positivity
INDIANA – Body positivity is having its moment, and I think we should all be excited about that. Over the decades, we’ve seen fashion change,…
$6.7M in federal grants awarded to develop tech to monitor and treat chronic eye diseases
WEST LAFAYETTE — Research teams led by a faculty member in Purdue University’s College of Engineering will use two grants from the National Eye Institute…
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center to establish new lung cancer research center with $20M gift
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center will expand its lung cancer research through a transformative $20 million gift that…
Partnering with Terre Haute Housing Authority and Wabash Valley Health Center to provide accessible healthcare service
TERRE HAUTE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) collaborates with the Wabash Valley Health Center (WVHC) and Terre Haute Housing Authority…
New Resources for Hoosiers in recovery, re-entering workforce and employers on overcoming stigma
INDIANA — Individuals recovering from addiction or with prior justice involvement – or facing mental health challenges in general – can access new, detailed resources at…
Daviess County Health Department and Purdue Extension-Daviess County honored for public health partnership
STATEHOUSE – State officials have honored two organizations in Daviess County for their commitment to advancing community health. The Daviess County Health Department and the…
CDC monitoring outbreak of measles
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control has been monitoring an outbreak of measles, now affecting Indiana and sixteen other states. According to new weekly…
Governor proclaims March 18-22 Nutrition Awareness week
INDIANA – National Nutrition Month® is celebrated every year in March, and as part of this celebration, Governor Holcomb has proclaimed March 18-22, 2024, as…
Indiana PathWays for Aging Medicaid Member Education
INDIANA – The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning would like to invite Hoosiers aged 60 and over who receive Medicaid (or both Medicaid and…
