Category Archives: Health
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereal
(ADAMS) - Dozens of granola bars and cereal products are being recalled for potential salmonella risk. The Quaker Oats Company issued the recall on Friday, advising consumers who bought the affected p...
Dec 19, 2023
Hoosier health officials urge vaccines as first flu deaths are announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health is encouraging Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) after confirming the first two flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 season....
Nov 03, 2023
IU study finds billions in losses due to untreated mental illness
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new study by Indiana University finds the cost of untreated mental illness in the state costs over $4 billion dollars in losses every year. It was published by the IU Ric...
Nov 02, 2023 Finn / Unsplash
Cincinnati Children's, Parkview continue specialty care collaboration
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Cincinnati Children's and Parkview Health, which have collaborated for more than a decade for kids and their families in the Fort Wayne, Ind., region, have reached a n...
Aug 10, 2023
Nearly 36,000 Hoosiers lose Medicaid coverage
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Monthly reports from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services indicate nearly 36,000 Hoosiers have lost Medicaid coverage in June. That figure is down sharply from n...
Jul 26, 2023
FDA approves over-the-counter birth control
(ADAMS) – The first over-the-counter birth control pill is getting the government’s green light. The FDA cleared Perrigo’s once-a-day hormone-based Opill to be sold without a prescri...
Jul 14, 2023
Indiana State Health Department monitoring possible deadly fungus
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana State Department of Health is monitoring a potentially deadly fungus called Candida Auris. The department says the fungus is a global health threat and is resi...
Mar 23, 2023
Two more flu deaths reported in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two more flu deaths are being reported in Indiana. The Department of Health says the two deaths happened last week, with one of those being a child between the ages of two...
Feb 20, 2023
Talks on lowering hospital prices underway
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Talks are underway between Indiana lawmakers and hospitals on lowering prices. The House and Senate are focused on passing House Bill 1004, which would reform the healthca...
Feb 17, 2023
Mental health services measure passes Indiana Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A measure aimed at increasing mental health services in the Hoosier state is advancing. Senate Bill 1 was passed unanimously on Monday. It now moves to the House of Repres...
Feb 14, 2023
