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Dr. Leonard Kaminsky (second from right), Administrative Director of the Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC) accepts the Healthy Community Alliance of East Central Indiana’s “100,000 Award” award on behalf of the HLC and Ball State University’s College of Health. Healthy Lifestyle Center team members posed in front of Ball State’s Health Professions Building July 12th to accept the award from John Disher (far right), Director of Community Outreach for IU Health’s East Central Region and Facilitator of the Healthy Community Alliance of East Central Indiana. Photo by Matthew S. Cox.

Health July 12, 2021

Healthy Community Alliance Recognizes Outstanding Partner Contributions

By John Disher— Annual “100,000 Award” recognizes dedication to improving health and well-being Muncie, IN— The Healthy Community Alliance of East Central Indiana (HCA) presented its “100,000 Award in Memory of Dr. George Branam” to the Healthy Lifestyle Center during its annual partner meeting on June 17, 2021. The annual award is given to an organization that supports the work of the HCA through outstanding leadership, innovative collaborations and unwavering dedication to improving the health and well-being of our community….

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Indiana University School of Medicine-Muncie Campus. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Health July 11, 2021

IU School of Medicine Receives $30 million NIA Grant for Alzheimer’s, Dementia Research

By IU School of Medicine— Indianapolis, IN—A National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias(NCRAD) grant has been renewed for another five years with funding expected to total $30 million from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCRAD is led by Tatiana Foroud, PhD, Executive Associate Dean for Research Affairs at IU School of Medicine. Since 2018, NCRAD has been among the five largest grants awarded to the IU School of Medicine. “The…

Artist rendering of new development.

Business, Health June 28, 2021

New $6.8 Million Medical Office Development Coming to Delaware County

By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, Indiana – New medical offices – and a substantial investment in the community – are coming to Delaware County. The Delaware County commissioners and Optum – a multi-state healthcare company that includes longtime local provider American Health Network – announced a new multi-million dollar development in northwest Muncie. Optum will open new medical offices offering new services in a new facility adjacent to the current American Health Network offices on Morrison Road north of McGalliard…

Aerial image of the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital campus. Photo provided

Health May 12, 2021

Hospital Emergency Room vs Primary Care Physician, ‘When to Go Where’ and Why

By Courtney Schmoll— Muncie, IN – The emergency department at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has been extremely busy. To help ensure that our patients are receiving the best care possible, we encourage you to use this general guideline to determine whether you should go to your doctor’s office versus the emergency room. How do I know if my illness requires emergency medicine or a primary care visit? The emergency room is designed for treating and ruling out life-threatening, true medical…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health April 29, 2021

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, April 29th

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon.  Delaware County has gone from blue to yellow on the Indiana State Department of Health’s county…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health April 25, 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, April 22nd

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon.  Delaware County has remained blue on the Indiana State Department of Health’s county metrics map for…

Aerial image of the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital campus. Photo provided

Health April 22, 2021

IU Health Supports Community Needs During Pandemic With Statewide Grants

By IU Health— INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana University Health has awarded $3.48 million to local organizations across the state working to address early learning needs and other community issues heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are from the $100 million Community Impact Investment Fund (CIIF) established in 2018 to address social and environmental determinants of health in Indiana communities. The fund is administered by the IU Health Foundation. This marks the second round of annual grants from the fund for the 2020…

Optimus Primary. Photo provided

Health April 16, 2021

Optimus Primary Grants Propel Muncie’s Medical Training Programs Beyond Pandemic

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — Especially evidenced by the pandemic, there is value in having a united, collaborative network of healthcare entities within a community. Recognizing this value, Ball Brothers Foundation has been funding a strategic partnership of healthcare anchor institutions in the community since 2016. In the height of COVID-19, thispartnership—Optimus Primary—continued to grow, with the foundation awarding $160,000 in funding to the program at the end of 2020. This funding aids a range of new efforts underway…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health April 15, 2021

Delaware County Covid-19 Update, April 15th

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon. This week, Indiana paused all Johnson & Johnson vaccines at the recommendation of the FDA and…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health April 8, 2021

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, April 8th

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon. This week, Delaware County escalated from blue to yellow on the Indiana State Department of Health’s…