Category Archives: Health
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...
Joey Martin Feb 14, 2023
IDOH gifts $8.5 million in grants to improve Hoosier health
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health has awarded nearly $8.5 million in grants to organizations working to improve Hoosiers' health as part of the Health Issues and Challenges...
Joey Martin Feb 03, 2023
Indiana hospitals say 2022 was financially bad
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Hospital Association says 2022 was their worst financial year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and they are expecting 2023 will also be bad. The IHA say...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2023
Parkview Heart Institute encourages heart health this February
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Cardiovascular health is always important, but American Heart Month is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes that support your heart. The Parkview Heart Insti...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2023
Indiana Supreme Court will not hear second abortion ban challenge
UPDATE (February 1, 2023): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Supreme Court will not hear a second challenge to the state's abortion ban. (More on the other challenge below) In this case, the AC...
Joey Martin Feb 01, 2023
Reported flu activity decreasing across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Flu activity is lowering across the Hoosier State. The Indiana Department of Health released a weekly influenza report Friday, showing a decrease in reported flu cases. So...
Joey Martin Jan 23, 2023
Health officials urge flu shots as cases, hospitalizations rise
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana health and hospital officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) as soon as possible, as high levels of transmission...
Joey Martin Dec 13, 2022
ISDH: Smart use of antibiotics leads to best care
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating many common and more serious bacterial infections, but improper use of these medications can lead to drug resist...
Joey Martin Nov 21, 2022
IDOI offers tips to help guide through Medicare enrollment process
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The open enrollment period for 2023 health insurance coverage through marketplaces and other individual plans is here. November 1, 2022, is the first day you can enroll in...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2022
Parkview expands virtual services
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview Health is expanding its virtual care initiatives at the Parkview Digital Care Center to enhance healthcare throughout the region. Representatives say that it ...
Joey Martin Oct 20, 2022