2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (379+ words) BEDFORD — After completing an inpatient program for substance use and mental health treatment, Faith came to Becky’s Place ready to begin rebuilding her life. Faith had struggled with her mental health for many years and had also survived a serious…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (283+ words) BLOOMINGTON – Smoking and tobacco products come with many well-known health concerns, including increasing the risk of cancer and heart disease. This September, IU Health Community Health Tobacco Prevention Program Manager Cara Wickens encourages tobacco users to celebrate Healthy Aging Month…...

3+ day, 53+ min ago   (215+ words) BLOOMINGTON – The Commission on the Status of Black Males invites middle school- and high school-aged males in Bloomington to attend the seventh annual Black Male Youth Summit. The one-day summit, focused on African American and Latino male-identifying students, is open…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (115+ words) CRAWFORDSVILLE – The Franciscan Health Faith Community Nurse Program will host a seminar on elder abuse on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Crawfordsville District Public Library. The seminar will examine elder abuse in Indiana communities. Attendees will learn how to…...

4+ day, 2+ min ago   (144+ words) According to guidelines from the Social Security Administration and Medicare, individuals in this situation are generally not required to enroll in Medicare at age 65, provided their spouse’s employer coverage meets specific federal criteria. Individuals covered under a spouse’s active group…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (333+ words) INDIANA — Indiana has officially joined a small group of states taking decisive action against routine ambulance diversions, entering into a statewide agreement to keep emergency department doors open even during periods of high patient volume. Beginning September 1, hospitals can divert…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (226+ words) INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun is strengthening one of Indiana’s most critical industries by helping more Hoosiers build careers in healthcare while giving employers the skilled workforce they need to grow. Power Up Indiana invests in employer-led training that expands opportunity…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (162+ words) Lawrence County Commissioners approve Mental Health App for Sheriff’s Department WBIW BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a new mental health initiative aimed at supporting local law enforcement officers and department staff during their meeting on Tuesday. Lawrence County Sheriff’s…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (173+ words) INDIANA — State mental health advocates are calling on Indiana residents to mark National 988 Day on September 8 by spreading awareness about the state’s 24/7 mental health crisis hotline. Observed annually on September 8 (9/8) in connection with the three-digit dialing code, National 988 Day focuses…...

5+ day, 49+ min ago   (119+ words) BEDFORD — The Bedford Rotary Club is sponsoring an upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive to help maintain a vital blood supply for local patients in need. Because blood cannot be manufactured, healthcare facilities rely entirely on volunteer donors for surgeries,…...