Category Archives: WJFX Health (Imported)
Indiana Supreme Court will not hear second abortion ban challenge
UPDATE (February 1, 2023): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Supreme Court will not hear a second challenge to the state's abortion ban. (More on the other challenge below) In this case, the AC...
Feb 01, 2023
Reported flu activity decreasing across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Flu activity is lowering across the Hoosier State. The Indiana Department of Health released a weekly influenza report Friday, showing a decrease in reported flu cases. So...
Jan 23, 2023
Health officials urge flu shots as cases, hospitalizations rise
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana health and hospital officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) as soon as possible, as high levels of transmission...
Dec 13, 2022
ISDH: Smart use of antibiotics leads to best care
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating many common and more serious bacterial infections, but improper use of these medications can lead to drug resist...
Nov 21, 2022
IDOI offers tips to help guide through Medicare enrollment process
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The open enrollment period for 2023 health insurance coverage through marketplaces and other individual plans is here. November 1, 2022, is the first day you can enroll in...
Nov 02, 2022
Parkview expands virtual services
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview Health is expanding its virtual care initiatives at the Parkview Digital Care Center to enhance healthcare throughout the region. Representatives say that it ...
Oct 20, 2022
Eli Lilly to acquire company in $487 million deal
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Eli Lilly and Company will acquire a genetic medicine company. The Indianapolis-based company will buy Akouos for $487 million dollars. This is the second acquisition in g...
Oct 19, 2022
Annual open enrollment for Medicare begins
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) -The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (open enrollment) starts on Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2022. This is the one time of year when all people with Medicare can make changes to th...
Oct 14, 2022
New visitor restrictions in effect at Riley Hospital for Children
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - There are new visitor restrictions now in place at Riley Hospital for Children. This comes amid a rise in pediatric respiratory cases, including RSV and rhinovirus. The ho...
Oct 05, 2022
Study shows cancer rise in adults under 50
BOSTON (ADAMS) – A new study shows a rise in cancers in adults younger than age 50. Researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston say there’s been a dramatic rise in brea...
Sep 08, 2022
