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Indiana News

Deaconess issued top ratings for healthcare services

Deaconess issued top ratings for healthcare services

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
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By 14 News Staff
Deaconess has been rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation, according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades.

Indiana News

Indiana Dept. Health

State dept. awards grants to improve Hoosier health

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:51 PM CST
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By WFIE Staff
It includes money for paramedicine programs in Posey Co. and money to address food insecurity in Vanderburgh Co.

Peace of Mind

Social media continues to attract younger audiences to phone, tablet screens

Social media continues to attract younger audiences to phone, tablet screens

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
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By Steve Mehling
Teenagers are estimated to spend anywhere from three to nine hours a day on social media, according to studies.

Peace of Mind

Suggestions for healing from traumatic events like the Walmart shooting

Suggestions for healing from traumatic events like the Walmart shooting

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Steve Mehling
The doors reopened less than a week following the shooting and Laura Symon says customers and employees can still be navigating the trauma.

News

FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST
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By Brady Williams
A drug shown to slow cognitive decline was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday.

High School

Castle athletic trainer addresses safety protocols following Damar Hamlin injury

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:39 PM CST
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By Tamar Sher
After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game on Monday night, a conversation sparked about the impact of the medical professionals who reacted to the incident.

Indiana News

Indiana Dept. of Health urges parents to have children tested for lead

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 3:17 PM CST
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By 14 News Staff
The Indiana Department of Health is encouraging all parents to have their children younger than age 6 tested for lead exposure as part of legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

Peace of Mind

Mental Health First training held in Henderson Co.

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:41 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
Professionals with River-Valley Behavioral health are giving their time to make a difference in the community.

Kentucky News

Owensboro Health implements flu restrictions

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:22 AM CST
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By A’Leeyah Ponder and 14 News Staff
Due to the high volumes of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and other viral illnesses, Owensboro Health is implementing Influenza Visitor Restriction Guidelines, effective December 2.

Indiana News

Deaconess Hospitals receive ‘A’ from Leapfrog Hospital Safety

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 8:34 PM CST
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By 14 News Staff
Deaconess officials say their “A” grades allow patients to know they can expect the highest level of safety and quality from each of their locations.
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Health

‘Tripledemic’ has Evansville hospitals near capacity on bed space

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:39 PM CST
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By Steve Mehling
The converging timeline of RSV, the Flu, and COVID-19 is hitting hospitals hard.

Indiana News

Evansville mom speaks before Congress on social media accountability

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:09 PM CST
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By Mitchell Carter
Joann Bogard lost her youngest son at the age of 15 to a viral "choking challenge," and now she's advocating for senators and congressmen to hold social media platforms accountable.

Kentucky News

Owensboro Health hosting free screening event

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:07 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
They say that event is being held Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Dugan Best Recreation Center.

Indiana News

Vanderburgh County Health Department reveals new mobile health clinic

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:08 PM CST
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By 14 News Staff
The new van will allow the Health Department to go out into the community and provide free services to those who may not be able to travel easily.

Kentucky News

Owensboro Health receives grant to train nurses for sexual assault survivors

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
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By Mitchell Carter
The Owensboro Health Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime for Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to become a training center for Sexual Assault Examiner Nurses.

Kentucky News

Union County schools closed Monday due to flu increase

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 4:58 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
Superintendent Patricia Sheffer announced on a Facebook page that Union Co. is experiencing a steady increase of Influenza, RSV and Pneumonia.

Health

Evansville nurse urges women to get checked after her fight with breast cancer

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Breann Boswell and Marisa Williams
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year you hear the usual: get a mammogram if you’re at a certain age.

Coronavirus

Owensboro Health facilities requiring masks due to high COVID-19 transmission rates

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:54 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
According to a social media post, the requirement includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

Indiana News

Tri-State health specialist talks about increasing respiratory-related illnesses nationwide

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
Respiratory-related illnesses are alarmingly high right now throughout the country, including the Tri-State.

Health

Deaconess Henderson hosts breast cancer screening event

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:01 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
All insurance is accepted, and grant dollars are available for women who are uninsured or underinsured.

Peace of Mind

Identifying and managing seasonal depression

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
As the winter months creep closer, the days are getting shorter, and local mental health experts say that can trigger seasonal affective disorder — also known as seasonal depression.

Coronavirus

Evansville doctors react to FDA giving green light on COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Carter
On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on approved COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as 5 years old.

Kentucky News

Owensboro Health loosens masking policy

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials there say it’s to reflect recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Indiana News

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch visits Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder and Monica Watkins
Lt. Gov. Crouch and the other officials toured the facility Tuesday morning.

Health

Dubois Co. hosting late night clinic for Flu and Covid vaccines

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:40 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
That clinic is set to happen from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the health department on South Saint Charles Street in Jasper.

Indiana News

Evansville hairstylist addresses ‘Covid Hair’ phenomenon

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Carter
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, when you have an illness or some other form of hormonal change, it can spur hair loss, and COVID-19 is no exception.

Indiana News

Attorney General Rokita: Abortion law is solid, no reason to find it unconstitutional

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By Caroline Klapp
"We asked for transfer immediately to the Indiana supreme court because frankly lives are at stake. Every day that goes by, a human life and many others are going to be extinguished."

Indiana News

Tri-State health experts urge people to seek assistance if seasonal mental health concerns arise

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
The seasons are changing, and mental health professionals say you could see changes in your mood also.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 366 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
That’s 189 fewer cases than the week prior.

Indiana News

Abortion ban now in effect for Indiana, doctors who violate face prison time

Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Caroline Klapp
The new law only provides a few exceptions, and says doctors will have their licenses revoked for performing illegal abortions.

Indiana News

Overdose deaths increase in Tri-State and across country

Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows fentanyl-related deaths are on the rise across the country, and the Tri-State hasn’t been immune.

Indiana News

New COVID boosters becoming more available in Vanderburgh Co. and Ind.

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Brady Williams
The latest one will target the original strain of the virus and the BA.5 omicron variant.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 555 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
That’s 131 fewer cases than the week prior.

Kentucky News

Baptist Health adjusts visitation guidelines

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has made changes to their visitation policy at the hospital and clinic locations.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 686 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
That’s 255 fewer cases than the week prior.

Cold and Flu

Tri-State doctors encouraging flu shots as fall season approaches

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
As we move closer to fall, doctors are encouraging people to be ready for the upcoming flu season.

Peace of Mind

Mental health advocates remind people of resources for National Suicide Prevention Month

Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Jamee French
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to ensure people have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and seek help.

Indiana News

Ind. Health Dept. launches monkeypox case dashboard

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has launched a new data dashboard showing the prevalence of monkeypox cases in the state, broken down by age group, gender, ethnicity, race and public health district.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 7 new COVID deaths, 941 cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 11:07 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were seven COVID-19 deaths reported.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 773 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were three COVID-19 deaths.

Indiana News

Evansville nightclub hosting monkeypox vaccine clinic

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
The clinic is scheduled to be held at Someplace Else Nightclub on Friday from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Indiana News

Tri-State health leaders set new public goals

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
Every three years, Tri-State health leaders come together to discuss what the area is facing and how they are meeting its needs.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 705 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:03 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were three COVID-19 deaths.

Indiana News

Evansville doctor offers tips for getting students on back-to-school sleep schedules

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:04 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
As kids transition from summer break to the new school year, many students are beginning to wake up earlier than they have been over the last few months, but are your children getting enough sleep?

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 932 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were four COVID-19 deaths.

News

Back to school can impact mental health

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
Laura Day with River Valley Behavioral Health says kids can experience a variety of nerves before their first day. She says getting back on a school year schedule can eliminate some of those butterflies.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 886 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there was one COVID-19 death.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 1,002 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say one Daviess County resident died a COVID-related death.

Indiana News

Officials at Deaconess Gateway see increase in vaccinated students

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:46 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Pediatrician Leigh Nieto says Deaconess Gateway has seen a large increase in vaccine numbers in students going back to school.

Kentucky News

Ohio Co. Health Dept. holding COVID vaccine clinic as part of state-wide event

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
This is part of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ goal to get health departments across the state to hold COVID vaccine clinics.
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