Health

By Jenni Marsh— MUNCIE, IN—From November 1 to January 15, people not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or affordable employer insurance can shop for healthcare plans at Healthcare.gov. As the Public Health Emergency put in place during the pandemic is ending, Indiana is doing redeterminations. If you have recently lost your Medicaid Coverage, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), or Hoosier Healthwise (HHW) coverage, now is the time to explore your options on the Marketplace. However, there is more to understanding the most…

By Seth Warren— MUNCIE, IN—For the last several years I’ve participated in No Shave November, which is a movement that encourages us all to have conversations about cancer prevention. As you may know, hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment. So, I’m more than happy to participate. Go ahead, ask me about my beard. I’ll tell you my wife and her persistence are the reason I’m alive today. Men’s Health Awareness Month and “No Shave November” work…

By Liz Yates— MUNCIE, IN— IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and End Lung Cancer Now, an initiative of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, are proud to announce a special event that will be taking place on Veteran’s Day this year. 25 free lung cancer screenings will be available to local veterans as a token of our gratitude for their service and dedication to our nation. The event will take place on November 11th, 2023, from…

By Eric M. Hoffman, Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney—  MUNCIE, IN – The month of October offers a time to spotlight domestic violence in Indiana and across our country during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that domestic violence occurs in all communities and affects individuals from all demographic categories, with at least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime? In Indiana, more than 40 percent of women and more than 26…

By Dalton Clouse, Little Red Door Cancer Agency— MUNCIE, IN– Little Red Door Cancer Agency’s Muncie office is moving to a new and improved location. The Little Red Door’s Board of Directors and staff members are excited to welcome clients to a multifunctional and refreshed office located at 413 South Tillotson Avenue, Muncie, IN, 47303 in Unit 9. This location is just minutes away from the current office located on Jackson Street. “We are grateful to have called Jackson Street…

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS —As summer slowly fades away, many Hoosier families are looking for ways to navigate the chaos that comes with afterschool activities and managing schedules and routines. In the midst of carpools and soccer cleats, taking time to plan healthy family meals can often be overwhelming. But with the right plan in place, eating healthy can be easy and fun for the whole family! “Dedicating a bit of time to planning healthy meals not…

By Lauren A. Schregardus — INDIANAPOLIS – Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI) announced a 3-year, $900,000 grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation during “Mental Health Matters Day” at the Indiana State Fair. Representatives from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation presented the grant alongside Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Douglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment, & Enforcement for the State of Indiana and Chairman of the Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder, to…