Health

By Hank Milius, President and CEO, Meridian Health Services— Muncie, IN—Fall is a reminder that we are entering the flu season. This year will be far from traditional, and the pandemic gives us more reasons to be both educated and diligent in our responsibilities to our families and communities. Vaccines play an important role in ensuring a healthy community and world. They have greatly reduced or eliminated an array of lethal diseases including: Polio Tetanus Hepatitis B Hepatitis A Rubella…

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 is experiencing a spike in positive COVID-19 cases. As of Oct. 15, the Delaware…

By Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN–Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? The YMCA of Muncie invites YOU to participate in a free six-week STRONG challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body. “Now, more than ever, our community needs to heal, recharge and refocus.” Says YMCA of Muncie CEO, Chad Zaucha. “The pandemic has worn us down and isolated us in many ways. This challenge provides an opportunity to holistically reclaim your health by becoming strong in spirit, mind and…

By Pete Voss, MD, chief medical officer, IU Health East Central Region— Dear community, IU Health Ball is experiencing high volumes of sick patients in need of inpatient hospital care, as are hospitals up and down the I-69 corridor. This includes an all-time high of COVID-19 positive inpatients. Now more than ever, your vigilance is needed. Please continue to wear a mask, practice social distancing and prioritize hand hygiene; your actions play a pivotal role in preserving the health of your…

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.  As of Oct. 6, Delaware County has reported 209 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 new deaths since the last county update on Sept. 29. The county’s 7-day positivity rate is at 6.5%; the CDC suggests this number should be well under 5%. The Delaware…

By Courtney Thomas— Muncie, IN– Brad Edmondson has joined the IU Health Foundation as East Central Region Philanthropy Director. He will manage development activities for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IU Health Blackford Hospital in Hartford City, and IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland. Previously, Edmondson worked in development for Ball State University for 10 years, most recently as director of athletics development and, before that, as director of development for the Miller College of Business at Ball…

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.  Muncie, IN—Last week, the Indiana State Department of Health reduced Delaware County’s COVID-19 ranking from “orange” to “yellow,” indicating that the county’s COVID numbers are improving. Local health officials expect the county to remain in the yellow category in the state’s next update to…

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.  Muncie, IN—As of Sept. 13, the Indiana State Department of Health indicates that Delaware County is one of two counties currently ranked “orange” on the ISDH metrics for COVID-19 map. The map assigns a color to each county based on weekly cases and 7-day positivity…

By Erin Erwin— Muncie, IN—Dr. Roberto Darroca has been elected president of the Indiana State Medical Association. The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) is a federation of county and district medical societies across Indiana. Since its start in 1849, ISMA has provided continuing medical education to physicians about scientific and clinical developments in medicine. With more than 8,500 members, ISMA is dedicated to helping physicians provide the best possible healthcare for their patients. “It’s an honor to have the confidence…