INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Eskenazi Health offered Hoosiers a free checkup during its Community Day Health Fair. The Eskenazi Health Center on 38th Street welcomed people for free vision and blood pressure screenings Saturday afternoon, plus loads of games and prizes. The health fair connects the community to resources with Eskenazi partners, which can be crucial […]
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) confirmed that there are mosquitoes with the West Nile Virus (WNV) in Delaware County. The Delaware County Health Department said on social media that the WNV is in Indiana and will most likely stay. While most people infected with WNV won’t show symptoms, those who do […]
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. — The first case of measles, a contagious disease, has been confirmed on Wednesday in Putnam County. The Putnam County Health Department says there is no outbreak at this time, and the risk to the public is low. However, they urge you to check your immunization records and get the MMR vaccine […]
STATEWIDE — The Department of Justice wrapped up what they are calling the “largest healthcare fraud takedown” in history, uncovering over $14.6 billion in intended loss. Over 300 people were charged overall, including at least 90 doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. At least a dozen residents facing charges are from Indiana. Among them is Rachel Goldstein […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The swim area at Eagle Creek Park has been temporarily shut down after routine water tests detected elevated levels of E. coli, according to Indy Parks and Recreation. The park, located on northwest side of Indianapolis, will remain closed while officials await further test results. Indy Parks and Recreation announced the closure on […]
STATE WIDE–More Hoosier babies are living to see their first birthday. That’s according to a new report on infant mortality from the Indiana Dept. of Health. The new preliminary data shows the state, and its mothers and babies, are doing better in that regard than anytime since 1900. The figures show that the rate is […]
KOKOMO, Ind. (WISH) — May marks Stroke Awareness Month. To commemorate it, a Kokomo family shares their story of a pediatric stroke. Hudson Hillis was 22 months old when he had his stroke. His mom, Leslie Hillis, remembers that day very well. She remembers that at that age, he was a climber. However on the […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana has gotten permission from the federal government to remove sugary drinks and candy from the items you can buy with food stamps. You may remember the governor and Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., talking about that last month in Indy. Now the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has followed through with […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A former Indianapolis CVS (Consumer Value Stores) employee says understaffing is causing frequent medication mistakes at a near north side store location. Katie Forbes is a doctor of Pharmacy. She said while the pharmacy remains understaffed dangerous mistakes will continue to happen. Forbes also told News 8 about the toxic work culture […]
STATEWIDE- Last summer, hundreds of thousands of Hoosier families who qualify for food benefits and reduced-price school meals got a summertime boost: $120 per child monthly for food while schools were closed. But relief for those 669,000 children may only have been a one-time blip. Indiana won’t participate in a federal summer food service program, known […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Excavation for the Henry Street Bridge Project in Indianapolis has uncovered nearly 700 grave shafts in the original section of the former Greenlawn Cemetery. The archaeology consultant Stantec identified 674 grave shafts within the Henry Street right-of-way. The City of Indianapolis estimated 650 grave shafts could be found during excavation. “Our approach and commitment to […]
STATEWIDE– An Indiana based company has issued a recall of “Vine Ripe” tomatoes sold in four-count clamshell packages. The FDA announced the action Saturday due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination. The recalled tomatoes were sold at Gordon Food Service locations across eleven states, including in Indiana. Health leaders are urging anyone who purchased […]
