Articles tagged as: Scott County
January 18, 2022
Former Surgeon General says all the ingredients exist for another HIV outbreak in Scott County
Dr. Jerome Adams says he is concerned about the potential for another HIV outbreak in southeast Indiana now that Scott County has closed its needle exchange.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2021
Early COVID-19 Disruptions Prompt Concerns About The Future Of This School Year
Scott County School District 1 went virtual just one week into the new school year, citing an explosive outbreak of COVID-19 cases among students.
Read MoreJune 3, 2021
Scott County Commissioners Vote To End Groundbreaking Needle Exchange
Scott County's needle exchange program has been credited with slowing the severe HIV outbreak that rocked the rural county in 2015, and is now seen as the national benchmark for how similar programs should operate. It will stop operating Jan. 1, 2022.
Read MoreMay 6, 2021
Credited With Slowing The HIV Outbreak, Scott County's Needle Exchange Now In Jeopardy
Syringe service programs, also called needle exchanges, provide intravenous drug users with clean needles and a place to dispose of used ones.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2020
Scott County Health Officials: Communication, Messaging Key To Curbing COVID-19 Spread
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the state, some counties are tailoring public health messages to resonate with residents. Scott County officials say direct communication with communities has been key to helping curb the virus spread.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2019
Report Highlights Scott County Success Fighting HIV Epidemic
In 2015, Scott County experienced an HIV outbreak fueled by the injection of opioids. Since then the county has been able to reduce the number of new cases.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2019
New Scott Co. Sheriff Taking Aggressive Stance On Drugs
Jerry Goodin took over as Scott County Sheriff on Jan. 1 and immediately promised to make the county a drug-free zone.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2018
Officer Dies In Crash During Chase In Southern Indiana
During the chase, the officer's vehicle went off the road and hit a tree in the front yard of a home.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2018
Early Intervention In Scott Co. HIV Outbreak Could Have Drastically Reduced Infections
A new study looked at whether or not early intervention would have changed the dynamics of the outbreak. Researchers hope it illustrates a valuable lesson for communities in the future.
Read MoreJune 15, 2018
Work Underway On Austin's Baseball Field Makeover
Austin beat out three other finalists for a Major League Baseball Scott's Field Refurbishment grant.
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