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Official turnaround on Pap smears

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:20 GMT

The change comes amid a separate debate over when regular mammograms to detect breast cancer should begin, in the 40s or the 50s.

Ind. reports 6 new H1N1 deaths

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:22:04 GMT

Six more Indiana H1N1 flu deaths were reported last week, even as the number of people hospitalized with flu symptoms continued to drop.

Santas hope to get H1N1 immunizations

Deanna Dewberry — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:43:38 GMT

Santa fears the little dears who come with smiles to see him this year might bring more than milk and cookies. As evidence of the concern, the president of a group called Santa America asked a congressman to designate Santas a priority group for receiving the H1N1 vaccine.

HHS secretary: Mammograms still vital

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:50 GMT

Federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has not changed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday.

IU doc outraged over new cancer advice

Debby Knox — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:50:08 GMT

A panel of experts is going against decades of advice on mammograms. The federal panel recommends a mammogram by age 50.

Some hospitals lifting flu restrictions

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:27 GMT

Local health officials say Fort Wayne hospitals can ease restrictions on child visitors as the area's flu cases are declining.

Less frequent mammograms now advised

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:12:47 GMT

Experts expect the task force revisions to be hotly debated, and to cause confusion for women and their doctors.

Norovirus to blame for school closure

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:49:09 GMT

More than 100 students and two teachers at the Seymour Middle School sixth grade center became sick from the norovirus and the school was closed on Nov. 6.

Company: LOS food stands clean, safe

Mike Corbin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:06:56 GMT

The company that provides food services to Lucas Oil Stadium said health inspectors have given their operation a clean bill of health. During a tour inside the stadium, the company said they want folks to know their food and facilities are safe.

Largest US mumps outbreak in 3 years

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:09:11 GMT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak was first reported at a boys camp in Sullivan County, N.Y.

Officials: H1N1 flu may be tapering off

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:47 GMT

Indiana health officials say they're seeing some encouraging signs that the H1N1 flu might be tapering off in the state at least for now.

Mice droppings found in kitchens at LOS

Jay Hermacinski — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:02:08 GMT

Health officials say they began recording serious health violations last December.

5 Marion Co.schools to hold H1N1 clinic

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:59:44 GMT

Marion County is hosting five H1N1 flu shot clinics for Franklin township elementary school students next week.

H1N1 clinics held in Marion Co. schools

Mary McDermott — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:42:19 GMT

Students at ten schools in Marion County received immunizations for the virus Monday.

Daniels unhappy with health care reform

Mike Corbin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:51:43 GMT

Governor Mitch Daniels says House Democrats are making the wrong moves on health care reform. The Governor hit the national stage appearing on C-SPAN Sunday morning.

IPS to get flu shots starting Monday

Ruthanne Gordon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:28:57 GMT

Monday morning, many students in Indianapolis will be showing up at school with a consent form. A massive H1N1 flu shot drive will be held in several school districts including IPS.

Thousands turn out for H1N1 Clinic

Daniel Miller — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:36:14 GMT

The Marion County Health Department has vaccinated more than 1,600 people during Saturday's H1N1 Flu Clinic. More than 900 people waited in line up to five hours before the clinic opened Saturday morning.

House to vote on health care reform

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:26 GMT

The first major vote on health care reform could happen today. Late Friday night, Democrats in the House say they cleared a roadblock in part of the legislation that has to do with federal funding for abortions.

Can H1N1 spread from people to pets?

Debby Knox — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:27:03 GMT

A cat in Iowa has been infected and recovered. And the U.S. Department of Agriculture says pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for the swine flu virus.

Hoosiers traveling to Marion Co. clinic

Mary McDermott — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:25:19 GMT

Hoosiers are traveling to Marion County from other counties in the state in an effort to get their H1N1 immunizations.

Flu vaccine clinics often overwhelmed

Liza Danver — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:24:17 GMT

Hoosiers lined up by the thousands to get the few H1N1 shots available Wednesday. But some people who showed up were denied a shot because there weren't enough to go around.

Man loses battle with H1N1 in Indy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:57:19 GMT

The family of a man who spent weeks in the intensive care unit at Wishard Hospital says he has died from H1N1 complications.

Thousands attend Marion Co. H1N1 clinic

Jay Hermacinski — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:25:22 GMT

More the 3,000 people turned up for the Marion County Health Department's H1N1 vaccination clinic.

Antioxidants may be crucial flu fighter

Liza Danver — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:28:48 GMT

A new study just came out saying antioxidants may be the answer to fighting H1N1. Basically, scientists injected sick cells with antioxidants. Doctors said the results are promising.

Do digital diaries mess up your brain?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:16:24 GMT

Microsoft is developing a camera called SenseCam, which automatically captures photos of everything you see and do all day.

Flu vaccine fears persist

Deanna Dewberry — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:05:00 GMT

In an effort to allay fears, health leaders also announced the formation of an independent panel to monitor overall safety of the vaccine. But fears persist.

Marion Co. to host H1N1 school clinics

Jay Hermacinski — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:34:07 GMT

The Marion County Health Department announced Tuesday H1N1 flu vaccine clinics for students will begin on Monday November 9.

Vaccine supply frustrates health dept.

Jay Hermacinski — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:59:00 GMT

Federal health officials say that H1N1 is now widespread in 48 states around the country. Officials expect the supply will increase in the coming days. Some are frustrated by the low supplies of the vaccine but there is nothing they can do.

Health dept. hesitant to call flu peak

Mary McDermott — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:38:36 GMT

Health officials are hoping what appears to be a decrease in the spread of the virus will continue. They're tracking two things to determine the possible decrease: school absenteeism and emergency room visits by people with the flu.

S. Ind. woman dead from H1N1 illness

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:48:01 GMT

Jackson County Health Department health officer Dr. Kenneth Bobb has confirmed its first death associated with the H1N1 flu.