Category Health

Health, Press Release

Indiana lowers threshold for blood levels in children

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has adopted an emergency rule that lowers the level at which it determines a child has elevated blood lead levels. The move, the initial step toward a permanent change, is part of continued statewide…

July 1, 2022

COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 vaccines available for children under 5; parents asked to check appointment requirements

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months up to age 5 are now available at some Indiana providers, expanding the population eligible to be protected against the disease. Shipments will continue…

June 21, 2022

Health, Press Release

Indiana Department of Health awards $35 million in grants to organizations working to improve Hoosiers’ health outcomes

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health has awarded more than $35 million in grants to help improve health outcomes in Indiana through the Health Issues and Challenges program, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2021 with funding from the American…

June 13, 2022

COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 vaccine booster now available to Hoosiers ages 5-11

INDIANAPOLIS — As of May 20, 2022, Hoosiers aged 5-11 are eligible for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine following authorization from the U.S. FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is…

May 23, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

Flags to be flown at half-staff through Monday, May 16, 2022 in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19. Per President Biden’s order, flags should be flown at half-staff…

May 12, 2022

Health, Press Release

Planet Fitness invites high school teens to work out for free from May 16-August 31, 2022

HAMPTON, N.H. – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is inviting high schoolers ages 14 – 19* to work out for free at any…

May 10, 2022

Health, Press Release

Cass County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition joins National Prevention Week celebrations across the country

Logansport, IN — The Cass County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (CCSAPC) will join communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week (NPW) 2022 to increase public awareness of, and action…

May 9, 2022

Health, Press Release

Hoosiers encouraged to protect themselves against tick bites

INDIANAPOLIS—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 are all ready to enjoy the outdoors again after being inside over much of the…

May 8, 2022

Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on April 30, 2022

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation and Logansport Memorial Hospital will be hosting our second annual Drug Take Back Day. Once again, we will be collaborating with Cass County Sheriff’s Department and the Logansport Police Department, in addition to the Drug…

April 24, 2022

Health, State

Governor’s Public Health Commission begins work on recommendations for key focus areas

INDIANAPOLIS — The Governor’s Public Health Commission met April 21 at the Indiana State Library to review recommendations surrounding governance, services and infrastructure; workforce; and data and information integration as it begins preparing its final report for submission to Governor…

April 24, 2022

Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital conducting its Community Health Needs Assessment beginning April 13, 2022

Logansport Memorial Hospital is preparing to begin the development of a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Cass County. The purpose of this assessment is to identify major health problems, gaps in services and other factors which may contribute to…

April 11, 2022

Health, Press Release

Quit Now Indiana offers free help to quit tobacco

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers wanting to quit tobacco use can now get free nicotine gum, patches or lozenges. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Tips from Former Smokers (Tips) campaign, Quit Now…

April 11, 2022

It's our shot Hoosiers. COVID-19 Vaccine. Dark blue shape of State of Indiana on light blue background.

COVID-19, Health

Second COVID-19 vaccine booster available to Hoosiers at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago are eligible for a second booster following…

March 30, 2022

COVID-19, Health

Indiana Department of Health announces changes to COVID-19 dashboard

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to align with national reporting measurements and better reflect the impact the pandemic is having on communities and healthcare systems. Beginning with today’s update, which…

March 30, 2022

COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 Testing Results for Cass County, Indiana

The Cass County Health Department reported Cass County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 30, 2020. Read more here. Testing Data for Cass County, IN as reported by Indiana State Department of Health at coronavirus.in.gov For the latest information…

March 30, 2022

Health

March 22, 2022 is Diabetes Alert Day

Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 22, 2022! Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March by the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of…

March 22, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund now accepting applications for mortgage assistance for Hoosiers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced the state’s mortgage assistance program, the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF). The portal is accepting applications for mortgage assistance for Hoosiers impacted by…

March 15, 2022

Health, Press Release

Indiana governor signs executive order ending public health emergency

INDIANAPOLIS – On March 3, 2022, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 22-09 ending the public health emergency after signing HEA 1001 into law. Click here to see the executive order. SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb

March 4, 2022

COVID-19

Cass County moves to blue on Indiana’s COVID-19 metrics map but remains in orange advisory level as of March 2, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On March 2, 2022, Cass County moved to blue – the lowest level – after being in orange since Feb. 16. The advisory level remains orange,…

March 2, 2022

Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital mask policy remains in effect despite recent changes to CDC guidelines

In a recent update regarding mask-wearing guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared that masks no longer have to be worn in indoor public settings. This, however, does not include hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well…

March 1, 2022