Category: Health

FISHERS, Ind. — A new "Special Needs Data System" was launched Tuesday by the Fishers Department of Fire and Emergency Services, in conjunction with the City of Fishers Disability Awareness Roundtable. The database aims to provide first responders with valuable information regarding the presence of special needs inside a residence they may be responding to. This can include things like

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Arishi Abdulaziz put on a headset, moved his hands slightly and immersed himself into a virtual world. But this was no video game. Abdulaziz was “standing” in a trauma bay at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, amid a medical team treating a car crash victim. He watched the team cut off the patient’s black T-shirt and

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is asking lawmakers to make more funding available for a department that investigates and rescues elderly Hoosiers from abuse and neglect. In a report on Indiana's Adult Protective Services, the FSSA details the money would be used for one more investigator and 18 new case monitors. The FSSA is also

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Humane Society of Indianapolis is seeking donations to help treat nearly two dozen chihuahuas rescued from a hoarding situation in southern Indiana. The owner surrendered 23 chihuahuas to the White River Humane Society in Lawrence County. Those dogs were part of a group of more than 40 animals living in a mobile home. One dog has

WASHINGTON— Republican leaders drove their long-promised legislation to dismantle Barack Obama’s health care law over its first big hurdles in the House on Thursday and claimed fresh momentum despite cries of protest from right, left and center. After grueling all-night sessions, the Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees both approved their portions of the bill along party-line votes.

WASHINGTON— Republican leaders drove their long-promised legislation to dismantle Barack Obama’s health care law over its first big hurdles in the House on Thursday and claimed fresh momentum despite cries of protest from right, left and center. After grueling all-night sessions, the Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees both approved their portions of the bill along party-line votes.

WASHINGTON — Fourteen million Americans would lose coverage next year under House Republican legislation remaking the nation’s health care system, and that number would balloon to 24 million by 2026, Congress’ budget analysts projected Monday. Their report deals a stiff blow to a GOP drive already under fire from both parties and large segments of the medical industry. The Congressional

*This story has an update below. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Leaders at the Madison County Health Department are scrambling to figure out how to move forward with $250,000 gone from their budget this year. The State Department of Local Government Finance just cut the Health Department's county-approved budget, saying "…projected revenues are insufficient to fund the adopted budget." "This is something

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A Westfield family's tragedy has inspired a bill that would create a statewide emergency contact database to help police officers reach families quicker when their loved one is involved in a serious accident. Joey Harris was just 22 years old when an accident took his life in Hamilton County, but he didn't die immediately. Joey was taken

GREENFIELD, Ind. — Emergency room wait times can be long and stressful for you and your family when you need immediate care. One hospital is looking to cut down on some of that stress by creating a new flow system, allowing patients to be seen by a doctor sooner. Hancock Regional Hospital doctors, nurses, and technology staff developed the Split