Category Archives: Health
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
Eli Lilly to acquire company in $487 million deal
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Eli Lilly and Company will acquire a genetic medicine company. The Indianapolis-based company will buy Akouos for $487 million dollars. This is the second acquisition in g...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2022
Annual open enrollment for Medicare begins
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) -The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (open enrollment) starts on Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2022. This is the one time of year when all people with Medicare can make changes to th...
Joey Martin Oct 14, 2022
New visitor restrictions in effect at Riley Hospital for Children
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - There are new visitor restrictions now in place at Riley Hospital for Children. This comes amid a rise in pediatric respiratory cases, including RSV and rhinovirus. The ho...
Joey Martin Oct 05, 2022
Study shows cancer rise in adults under 50
BOSTON (ADAMS) – A new study shows a rise in cancers in adults younger than age 50. Researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston say there’s been a dramatic rise in brea...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2022
Hoosiers encouraged to protect against tick bites
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites during and after spending time outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. "We a...
Joey Martin May 06, 2022
IU Health gives IU School of Medicine $416 million dollars
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - There are some questions about IU Health's $400 million dollar donation to the IU School of Medicine. The Indianapolis Business Journal was the first to report on the donat...
Joey Martin Mar 14, 2022
Survey reveals pandemic's toll on heart health
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A national survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute reveals that the pandemic has negatively impacted Americans' habits and h...
Joey Martin Feb 01, 2022
Indiana reports first flu-related death of the season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to get immunized against influenza after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 flu season. No additional infor...
Joey Martin Oct 16, 2021
Public Health Commission eyes challenges in first meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Governor's Public Health Commission laid the foundation for the work ahead to improve the delivery of public health services in Indiana during its inaugural meeting Th...
Joey Martin Sep 20, 2021