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Monroe County Health Clinic Proposed, Officials Argue Cost Savings

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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Monroe County officials say they’ve come up with a way to save about $60,000 a year by starting a health clinic. WFIU's Regan McCarthy has more.

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IU Gives First Round of H1N1 Vaccinations

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Those who registered for the first day of IU's online H1N1 vaccine reservation system received their doses on Monday at Assembly Hall. IU officials hope more of the injectable vaccine is on its way, but those on the priority list for vaccinations at IU were in and out of the clinic faster than many expected.

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Hill Tries to Sell Town Hall Crowd on Heath Care Legislation

Friday, September 4, 2009

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Baron Hill sought to ensure people who already have health insurance they won't be hurt by changes proposed in the healthcare reform bill before Congress.

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Kokomo Auto Workers Rush To Use Up Benefits Before They Expire

Thursday, July 2, 2009

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Kokomo Auto Workers Rush To Use Up Benefits Before They Expire

This week, health benefits ran out for many retired auto workers in Kokomo. Worse, some members of Kokomo's Local 292 were given just one week of notice that they'd have to make other arrangements.

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Bloomington VIM Hires Nurse Practitioner from Baxter Grant

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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VIM adds staff to provide walk-in health care on behalf of a Baxter grant.

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Volunteers In Medicine Relocates

Monday, February 23, 2009

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The relocation of a Bloomington health clinic means more assistance for impoverished patients. A new Volunteers in Medicine clinic near Bloomington Hospital opened its doors Monday, offering some services the clinic’s previous location could not.  Executive Director Elizabeth Sturgeon said 21,000 Owen and Monroe county residents now have access to mental care, health and wellness [...]

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Study: HIV-positive Hoosiers Face Discrimination

Monday, September 15, 2008

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A new study from an Indiana University researcher suggests there's significant discrimination against people with HIV living in Indiana's rural areas.

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Two Months on, Columbus Hospital Resuscitated

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

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Columbus Regional Hospital has its emergency room back up and running, two months after flooding caused more than 100-million dollars of damage.

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Indiana Lawmakers Look to Washington for Flood Help

Thursday, July 31, 2008

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Some prominent Indiana lawmakers are looking into options which would help Columbus Regional Hospital recover from last month's flooding.

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Bloomington Doctor Advocates For Universal Health Care

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

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Rob Stone says the number of employers offering health insurance is falling, and one in six Americans are uninsured.

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