health

Autism center opening in April in Bloomington

By Kate Starr · Wednesday, Jan. 29,2014 11:16 p.m.

An autism care center in Carmel is expanding to Bloomington in the spring.

Cold weather puts vulnerable groups at risk

By Kate Starr · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 10:49 p.m.

While most people are safely warm in their rooms as the polar vortex continues to strike Indiana, some individuals with Alzheimer’s disease run the risk of wandering into the cold and never returning.

IU Health, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach new agreement

By Kate Starr · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2014 12:01 a.m.

As of Jan. 1, IU Health has decided to treat UnitedHealthcare patients as an “in-network” status. The hospital’s decision means that patients will continue to receive care from IU Health doctors and facilities, but are responsible for deductibles and co-pay fees based on the in-network standard.

Failure to reach agreement leaves business owners concerned

By Kate Starr · Tuesday, Jan. 21,2014 3:27 p.m.

Chris Sturbaum is unsure if he'll be able to provide affordable care for his employees.

Healthy Indiana Plan accepts wait-listers

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 14,2014 12:44 a.m.

More than 50,000 Indiana residents on the Healthy Indiana Plan waitlist were recently asked to re-apply for coverage.

Group plans rally in support of Medicaid expansion

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 18,2013 11:30 p.m.

Cover Indiana will stage a rally today to encourage the Indiana legislature to adopt a Medicaid expansion.

New vaccines combat flu

By Brianna Meyer · Sunday, Oct. 20,2013 11:44 p.m.

As flu season continues, local health experts recommend vaccination as the best way to protect against the illness.

Volunteers help residents sign up for health care

By Brett Frieman · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2013 11:51 p.m.

Local Hoosiers gathered at Monroe County Public Library Wednesday to become more informed about recent changes to the Affordable Care Act.

Health care sign-ups come with hurdles

By Brianna Meyer · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2013 12:01 a.m.

The Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace launched on Tuesday, but not without glitches or confusion.

County Commissioners set curfew for courthouse

By Alli Friedman · Wednesday, Sept. 4,2013 12:16 a.m.

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance Aug. 23 that sets a new curfew on the Monroe County Courthouse.

Measles confirmed in Monroe County

By IDS staff · Friday, Aug. 30,2013 12:18 a.m.

A case of measles has been confirmed in Monroe County after an individual who recently went overseas visited the Indianapolis International Airport.

Zoeller launches website to combat drug abuse

By Brianna Meyer · Monday, Aug. 26,2013 8:36 p.m.

An increase in the number of deaths from accidental drug overdose last year has prompted the launch of a state government website that works to educate the population on the dangers of drug abuse.

Planned Parenthood files suit against state

By IDS staff · Thursday, Aug. 22,2013 11:32 p.m.

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky filed a lawsuit against the Indiana State Department of Health, claiming that Senate Enrolled Act 371 singles out a Lafayette health center.

Local mosquitoes carrying West Nile

By IDS staff · Monday, Aug. 12,2013 3:52 p.m.

There are no confirmed human cases. But a pool of mosquito samples from Monroe County tested positive for West Nile.

Indiana ranked 21st in child health in 2013, up 13 spots

Sunday, July 14,2013 8:30 p.m.

New research and data shows Indiana children are growing up healthier, but the state still continues to struggle with high rates of child poverty.

Extreme heat calls for extra precautions

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, June 30,2013 6:15 p.m.

With some of the hottest months coming our way, it is important to stay safe in the heat this summer and on July Fourth. When temperatures reach 90 F or higher, overexposure to the heat can be hazardous.

Ind. at crossroads for health care expansion

By Megan Jula · Monday, April 15,2013 11:26 p.m.

Denise Breeden-Ost and her husband, once among more than 800,000 uninsured Hoosiers, are now covered by the Healthy Indiana Plan.

Barbershop program gives free health screenings

By Megan Jula · Sunday, April 14,2013 4:50 p.m.

Amidst the buzz of clippers and the hum of blow dryers at Hoosier Barber Shop, IU Health and Osman Chiropractic Center offered free public health screenings Saturday.

Medical device tax affects Bloomington companies

By Matt Stefanski · Sunday, April 14,2013 3:23 p.m.

The Medical Device tax adds a 2.3 percent surcharge on devices such as pacemakers and surgical tools. The tax is expected to increase by $30 billion in the next 10 years.

Senate bill would pave way for Medicaid, HIP conglomerate

By IDS staff · Wednesday, April 3,2013 4:19 p.m.

Senate Bill 551 would allow the state to negotiate with the federal government regarding the state-created Healthy Indiana Plan as a substitute for the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion.

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