Health
Martin County Health Department holding a Kindergarten Round-up Immunization Clinic
SHOALS – The Martin County Health Department will hold a Kindergarten Round-up Immunization Clinic on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at their office…
Helping your child through a traumatic experience
INDIANA – As parents and caregivers, we want our children to feel safe, happy, protected, and cared for. However, we can’t always be with them…
Smoking cessation and National Nutrition Month
BLOOMINGTON — Quitting tobacco is good for your lungs and overall health, but did you know it can also help you get the most out…
Nationally recognized Purdue software helping Indiana residents by teaming with Indiana 211
INDIANA — A nationally recognized software created at Purdue University is now helping case managers in primary care and other settings connect Indiana residents with…
Priscilla Terrell is your Lawrence County Environmental Health Specialist
LAWRENCE COUNTY- Priscilla Terrell is the Environmental Health/Food Protection Specialist in Lawrence County. She inspects and ensures compliance with state regulations from every establishment that…
Feeling overwhelmed as a parent: Knowing how to cope
INDIANA – This article is for you if you are a working parent, whether full or part-time. Have you ever just felt so overwhelmed that…
Monroe County CARES hosts panel on substance misuse: Trends amongst Monroe County youth
BLOOMINGTON – Monroe County CARES will host a panel discussion on substance misuse trends seen among local youth on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 5:30…
FDA: Do not use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to measure blood glucose
INDIANA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers, patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers of risks related to smartwatches or smart rings that…
Why is Youth Sports Participation Decreasing?
INDIANA – Many factors impact sports and athletes today, including social media, participation cost, time commitment, and hyper-competitiveness. Anyone could argue that sports help kids…
Indiana State Health Department to host statewide event
INDIANA – Public health advocates from across Indiana will gather at the Statehouse on Feb. 22 to celebrate public health’s critical role in Hoosiers’ daily…
