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Health

Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise– and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged…

June 16, 2021

Health

June 14, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 140 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 749,532 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

June 14, 2021

Health

June 12, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 336 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 749,097 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

June 12, 2021

Health

June 11, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 314 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 748,654 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

June 11, 2021

Health

Indiana Health Department to close Optum testing sites June 30, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health will close COVID-19 testing sites run by OptumServe Health Services effective June 30 now that a robust community-led testing network is in place, including pharmacies, providers, clinics and local health departments. The partnership, which…

June 10, 2021

Health

June 10, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 374 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 748,259 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

June 10, 2021

Health

June 9, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 308 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 747,799 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

June 9, 2021

Health

Ivy Tech Community College campuses offering COVID-19 vaccinations on June 10, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the state Thursday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals who receive a vaccine will be entered to win a free laptop provided by…

June 8, 2021

Health

June 8, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 302 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 747,447 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

June 8, 2021

Health

June 7, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 275 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 747,083 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

June 7, 2021

Education, Health

Most restrictions on masks, physical distancing gone for fall 2021 semester at Indiana University

KOKOMO, Ind. — In anticipation of an in-person fall 2021 semester, Indiana University has released health and safety guidance for the upcoming semester, including details on the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all students, faculty and staff, which is similar to…

June 2, 2021

Health

June 2, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 282 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 744,474 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

June 2, 2021

Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital to offer new Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood Support Group

If you are currently pregnant, or already a parent,and you are still in your teenage years, you are not alone. Pregnancy and parenthood are difficult journeys to navigate for anyone, but they present unique challenges for teenagers and young adults.…

June 1, 2021

Health

May 30, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced Sunday that 360 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 743,696 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

May 31, 2021

Health

May 29, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 448 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 743,338 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

May 29, 2021

Education, Health

Ten Purdue students can win a year’s worth of in-state tuition – by choosing to get vaccinated for COVID-19

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Vaccination against COVID-19 may be the golden ticket for 10 lucky Purdue University students. An Old Gold-en Ticket to be precise. No purchase necessary. No need to hunt for chocolate bars. From the pool of students…

May 28, 2021

Health, State

Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 21-14 to extend the public health emergency. Continuation of the public health emergency allows certain individuals who otherwise would not be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccinations and allows the state to…

May 28, 2021

Education, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital offering Babysitting Basics Class June 10 and June 24, 2021

Logansport Memorial Hospital will be hosting Babysitting Basics classes on Thursday, June 10 and Thursday, June 24 at McHale Complex in Logansport. Each class will be from 8:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m., and is open to adolescents ages 12 –17. Cost…

May 28, 2021

Health

May 28, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 571 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 742,910 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 28, 2021

Health

May 27, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 674 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 742,353 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 27, 2021