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November 1, 2016
Dental App Could Increase Access
The new app would allow users to send a picture to a dentist to assess a dental emergency.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2016
Indiana To Receive $255K Annually To Prevent Substance Abuse
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced Monday it was awarding funding to expand and enhance behavioral health care services for children, adolescents and young adults across the nation.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2016
Exchange vs. Service? Health Officials Weigh Syringe Semantics
The Indiana bill legalizing needle exchanges refers to the services as syringe exchange programs, and most counties' terminology has followed suit. But earlier this month, Allen County announced the establishment of a syringe services program.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2016
Years-Long Study Aims To Prevent Unnecessary Hospitalizations Of Fragile Geriatric Patients
Phase one of the study, developed by Indiana University's Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Center, placed nurses in the state's nursing homes who were trained to recognize problems in geriatric patients before they turn into full-blown issues that require hospitalization.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2016
Marion County Health Department To Offer Low-Cost Flu Shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2016
A Life Of Predictable Emergencies: Undocumented On Dialysis
There are an estimated 5,500 undocumented immigrants in the United States who have been diagnosed with kidney failure.
Read MoreJune 29, 2016
Indiana Doctors Take Payments Big And Small From Medical Industry
Indiana ranks 14th in the country in terms of the percentage of hospital-affiliated doctors taking industry payments.
Read MoreMay 31, 2016
Mental Health Coverage For Veterans Measure Likely To Pass
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly says the shortage of mental health providers in the military is an ongoing issue.
Read MoreApril 25, 2016
New Indiana Law Allows For Prescriptions Through Video Call
The law signed last month by Gov. Mike Pence overturns a requirement for physicians and patients to meet in person before a prescription can be written.
Read MoreApril 25, 2016
Community Hospital East To Offer New Melanoma Treatment
The Indianapolis hospital will begin treating melanoma patients with a new drug that uses a modified virus to infiltrate and destroy deadly skin cancer tumors.
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