Health

Applications are now open for the 2026 Community Impact Investment Fund grant cycle to advance infant and maternal health By IU Health Indianapolis— INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana University Health has awarded $3.7 million to four community organizations working to improve infant and maternal health outcomes in Indiana. The grants come from the Community Impact Investment Fund (CIIF), which is administered by Indiana University Health Foundation, to address key social and environmental factors that impact people’s health outcomes. Yearly grants come from earnings on the fund’s invested capital. Since the fund’s inception in 2018, IU Health has awarded more than $41.6 million in CIIF…

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Health Services is now providing Chiropractic Care at MeridianMD – Family Medical Care located at 100 N. Tillotson Avenue in Muncie. Chiropractic services are available for all ages including pediatrics, adults, and expectant mothers. Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization treating the “whole-person” with integrated physical, mental, and social health services. The introduction of Chiropractic Care highlights Meridian’s commitment to enhance the patient experience and broaden access to care. Meridian Chiropractic Care Specializes in Treatment For: Back and neck pain Sciatica and nerve related pain Disc injuries and radiculopathy Sprains, strains,…

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN– Meridian Health Services is providing FREE dental exams for one-day only for children up to 18 years of age on Monday, February 16 from 2 – 5 p.m. at participating Meridian locations throughout Indiana. This event, Give Kids a Smile®, is in partnership with the American Dental Association’s nationwide initiative to provide children in need with quality oral health care and education. Oral health is a vital part of whole-person health. Untreated dental diseases can contribute to serious health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. Regular checkups and professional care are the keys to maintaining…

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS, IN— More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year[1]. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives. Nine out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time[2]. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, envisions…

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS –Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. In rural communities where EMS responses can be delayed and minutes matter, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms and seek treatment quickly. The American…

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN— Indiana University Health has named Art Vasquez president of its newly aligned North Region, which includes IU Health Ball, along with hospitals and outpatient facilities across Delaware, Blackford, Jay, Allen, Tippecanoe, White, Clinton and Tipton counties. Vasquez will oversee regional strategy while local leaders in Muncie — including Dr. Ryan Johnston (chief medical officer), Melissa Hicks, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC (chief nursing officer), and Kreigh Cook (chief operating officer) — continue guiding day-to-day care and community engagement. “As IU Health continues to strengthen care across its northern communities, this alignment supports greater collaboration and consistency across…

By Amy Sams, BSN RN— MUNCIE, IN—Do you know the signs of lung cancer?  There are none. Lung cancer doesn’t wait. Why should you? Call to schedule your lung screening. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Indiana, but it doesn’t have to be. Most people do not experience symptoms until the disease is advanced, when treatment options are limited. That is why early detection through low-dose CT screening is critical, it can find lung cancer when it is most treatable. Indiana University Health is bringing life-saving lung cancer screenings directly to your community with our Mobile…