Health

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN – IU Health Ball is happy to announce that one of Indiana’s newest naloxone vending machines will soon be placed in the emergency department waiting area. The machine is one of 19 to be placed statewide and will soon be available for use by the public. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb first announced the initiative in December 2021. “There is no single solution to ending this epidemic that has taken the lives of thousands of Hoosiers,”…

By Dr. Kimberly Roop, Medicaid Plan President for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—One in five Americans experiences a mental health condition in a given year, yet 56% of those individuals do not receive treatment. Many have co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder. Addressing the array of care and service options from prevention and screening to early intervention and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders leads to higher quality of care and advancement of health equity….

By Suzanne Clem— MUNCIE, IN—Community members have the opportunity to receive no-cost COVID-19 vaccination tomorrow, August 25th at Open Door Health Services. Walk-in vaccination, including boosters, will take place from 2-5 p.m. at Open Door’s downtown Muncie health center, located at 333 S. Madison St. All individuals ages 6 months or older are eligible. Insurance information will be collected when applicable, but participants will not receive a bill. Delaware County, as well as much of East Central Indiana, is currently…

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—IU Health Ball continues to expand its offerings at the Jackson Street medical office building. The 36,500 square foot facility has welcomed a new pharmacy, as well as primary care, obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) services, to better serve patients and families in the community. Located at 2901 W Jackson St. in Muncie, the building is newly renovated to house 23 OBGYN exam rooms, two special procedure rooms, a urogynecology procedure room, two Ultrasound rooms, 24 primary…

By Tim Harms—  The American Heart Association introduces eight Heart Heroes as part of the Kids Heart Challenge™ campaign  INDIANAPOLIS — More than 150,000 elementary students in Indiana will be encouraged to “Be the Torch” for better health by a new cast of characters that are part of the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge™ campaign. Eight heart heroes, characterized as dragons, each represent a positive trait that aligns with the school-based initiative aimed at improving students’ health while raising…

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Health Services is providing free COVID-19 prevention resources to help the community stay healthy with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases at a time when area schools are preparing for teachers and students to return to the classroom. Meridian is providing the following FREE resources at all primary care and urgent care locations: Free rapid COVID-19 testing Free at-home COVID-19 test kits – one box with two tests per family unit, while supplies…

By Lindsey Cox— Re-routing excess produce to those who could use it most MUNCIE, IN—Have you figured out what to do with the abundance of zucchini and tomatoes your garden is producing? Look no further. You can donate your excess garden produce to 16 sites in Delaware, Blackford, and Jay Counties. Those community organizations will make sure the produce gets to our neighbors who can use it most. The Food Council of East Central Indiana, through the Healthy Community Alliance…

By IU Health— IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital recognized as ‘high performing’ for kidney failure, COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure and stroke. INDIANAPOLIS — U.S. News & World Report has released its 2022-2023 ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings that include Indiana University Health Medical Center among the nation’s top adult hospitals for the 25th consecutive year. IU Health Medical Center remains the No. 1-ranked hospital in Indiana and Indianapolis and the only nationally ranked adult hospital in the state. U.S. News…

By Suzanne Clem— Muncie, IN – Community members have the opportunity to receive no-cost COVID-19 test kits, as well as no-cost Covid vaccination this week at Open Door Health Services. Free at-home test kits will be distributed Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Open Door’s administrative site, located at 220 S. Walnut St. in Muncie. The public is invited to pick up a supply for homes, workplaces, or civic organizations. Free Covid vaccinations, including boosters,…