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Sen. Evan Bayh's visit in Sellersburg turns to questions on health care
“All too often, unfortunately, I kinda have to shake my head about some of the things that go on in Washington, D.C.,” Bayh said.
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Indiana Rep. Baron Hill: Health care ‘war’ is on; no town hall meetings in his future
Conservative opponents are accusing him of ducking honest debate.
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President Barack Obama promises health overhaul with or without GOP
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he’s determined to get an overhaul of the health care system before
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Indiana Rep. Baron Hill part of coalition slowing health care vote
There will not be a House vote on health care reform until at least September
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Indiana ranks 31 among states in child well-being
However, only nine states have higher rates of death for children ages 1-14.
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Demonstrators push Indiana Rep. Baron Hill on health care reform in Jeffersonville
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Indiana Rep. Baron Hill, Yarmuth return home for health care testimony
New Albany played host to a bit of Washington and its current hot issue
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New initiatives aimed at keeping patients safe at Floyd Memorial Hospital
Patient safety remains one of the most critical healthcare challenges in the nation
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Summer hoops in New Albany
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Indiana Rep. Baron Hill meets with Obama, concerned about costs of health care reform
Coalition member Rep. Baron Hill hasn’t given his full support of the health care package yet
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Clark County Council goes along with $52 million for hospital
The council approved the agreement 5-2
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First H1N1 case reported in Clark County
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Floyds Knobs resident becomes a bone marrow donor
Debbie Missi had been given the chance to save the life of a 14-year-old girl
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Monitors will mean quicker response for heart attack victims in Floyd County
The 12-lead system gives an all-around view of the heart and can be sent while the unit is en route, which gives the hospital valuable information but will save more time.
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Contract deadline passes for Norton and Anthem
“The lines of communication remain open,” said Tony Felts, communications director for insurance company Anthem, in an e-mail.
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Jerri Quillman, first woman executive vice president at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, retires
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Pedal power in Clark County
The event is a skills test and is one of the first events for the 2009 Clark County 4-H Fair
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PHOTO: Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive in New Albany
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Southern Indiana organization supports dads of Down syndrome children
Bart Adkins and his wife, Mary Ann, lived through every parent’s worst nightmare in August 2005.
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Contract causes rift between Norton, Anthem in Southern Indiana
The deadline for reaching an agreement is set for the end of the month — June 30
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PHOTOS: Kidding around in Charlestown
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Clark County Relay for Life raises spirits and money
Laura Barkhuer has been involved in the Clark County Relay for Life for about 14 years, but this year it was different.
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Floyd County Relay for Life participants say event is uplifting, but difficult at times
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Floyd Memorial Hospital gets new shuttle
This new arrival came with four tires, a horn, and was purchased and equipped for $25,000.
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28 new swine flu cases reported in Indiana
World Health Organization declared that the spread of swine flu has caused the first global flu epidemic in 41 years
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Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson works with young gymnasts in Southern Indiana
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Relaying for life in Southern Indiana
The annual campaign, which started in 1985, is aimed at celebrating life, remembering loved ones and fighting back against the disease
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Floyds Knobs’ woman honored at Arthritis Walk
“[Emma] is just incredible,” Maria Schulz said.
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Floyd County Relay for Life team comes back big
“Everyone knows someone, rather it be family or friends, who have gone through the journey of battling cancer,” Wilson said
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Two Clark County Relay for Life teams fight cancer for the future
“I want to help find a cure,” said Nancy Purlee, captain of the Falls City Mustang Club team.
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Relayer goes beyond raising money in Floyd County
“After I was diagnosed with cancer and got over my hump and treatments, I decided to give back,” said Taylor
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Relayer encourages fun and awareness in Clark County
When it comes to the Clark County Relay for Life, Hwy. 31 team captain Greg Alexander has a motto: “It’s all about having fun."
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New Albany-Floyd County Parks Department offers specialty camps for kids
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ champ, Olympic gold medalist visiting New Albany on Thursday
Shawn Johnson will be dancing her way to New Albany on Thursday.
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Empty homes can be mosquito haven in Southern Indiana
Neglected and foreclosed, abandoned homes add one more obstacle to control mosquitoes, said Clark County Health Department official Doug Bentfield.
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Alzheimer’s advocates: More must be done in Southern Indiana
“Alzheimer’s is going to overwhelm our systems if we don’t do something about it,” said Ellen Kershaw, the association’s vice president of public policy for the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana chapter.
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Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis gets new CEO
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Never too old to go for the gold in Southern Indiana
The annual Senior Games are set to start Thursday in Southern Indiana
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Family Health Centers of Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties offer slide-scale options, serve the uninsured
The uninsured. To Linda Codey, they aren’t just political fodder used for pushing a national health care plan.
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Southern Indiana chapter kicking off early detection initiative for Alzheimer’s disease
Every 70 seconds, someone gets Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Web site www.alz.org.
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Big plans, lots of small parks in Jeffersonville
Key details of the plan include:
• New or improved playground equipment at many of the city’s parks
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Mental health care providers encouraged to help thwart smoking among patients in Clark County
Three guest speakers were at the Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel in Jeffersonville to educate area mental health professionals about ways to integrate smoking cessation into regular practice.
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Indiana health boss cautious about ‘tough’ flu season
Indiana might face a “really tough flu season” later this year from a new outbreak of swine influenza or another flu strain
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Heavenly change in Southern Indiana
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Indiana reports 9 new swine flu cases
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Indiana University students won’t get usual handshake from university president because of swine flu concerns
Students going in for a handshake during graduation at Indiana University Southeast will be left hanging.
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PHOTO: Getting fit at Holy Family in New Albany
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Frum named permanent head at Saint Catherine Regional Hospital in Charlestown
“I am pleased to be the new president and CEO and am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that our hospital faces,” Frum said in the release.
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Indiana reports 13 new swine flu cases
State health officials have confirmed 13 new cases of swine flu, boosting Indiana’s total to 28 cases of the virus.
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Indiana reports 12 new swine flu cases
“It’s on course with what we would have expected,” state Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe said at a news conference.
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Indiana hog farmers brace for effects of swine flu
Indiana hog farmers are stepping up health protection measures and bracing for the impact of swine flu on an already struggling industry
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Mexico reports no new flu deaths
But the virus keeps spreading around the world, with new cases confirmed in Latin America, Europe and Asia, and governments banning flights and preparing quarantines.
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PHOTO: Talking the walk in New Albany
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Indiana gets additional swine flu test results
Indiana halted visits to prison inmates and at least two schools canceled classes Thursday in the state’s latest steps to prevent the spread of the swine flu virus.
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Indiana prepares for possible flu pandemic
About 200,000 units of antiviral medicine have been distributed to county health departments in Indiana, State Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe said Wednesday.
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Indiana gets CDC shipment of antiviral drugs
A federal shipment of enough antiviral drugs to treat 238,000 people arrived Wednesday in Indiana as the state's health commissioner crisscrossed the state
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Swine flu claims first U.S. victim
Officials on Tuesday also confirmed a University of Notre Dame student is Indiana’s first case of swine flu.
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State of Indiana: 'Stay calm'
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Clarksville plans dedication ceremony for Little League park
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As summer approaches, New Albany-Floyd County parks offer something for everyone
The city and county system has 20 facilities, which includes 700 acres of greenery.
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Inaugural Baby Fair a hit at Clark Memorial Hospital
Clark Memorial delivered more than 1,500 babies last year.
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Parents scoop up goody bags, information at Floyd Memorial Baby Fair in New Albany
More than 150 people packed the Paris Health Education Center during the first hour of the baby fair, according to Cindy Ferree, public relations specialist for Floyd Memorial.
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Jeffersonville parks eyes major expansion
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GALLERY: Southern Indiana parks offer something for everyone
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Clark Memorial Hospital: Smokers take program or pay up
Employees who identify themselves as smokers have until May to complete a smoking-cessation and education program provided by the state.
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Floyd Memorial Hospital Health Buddy provides medical care through telemedicine in Southern Indiana
The push-button telemedicine device plugs into a telephone jack and sends all his information to Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services.
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New ECG equipment could save lives in Clark County
The technology could improve the hospital’s service to chest-pain patients by as much as 17 minutes, said Martin Padgett, president and CEO of Clark Memorial Hospital.
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Southern Indiana pool operators getting compliant with new law
The law, called the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, is named after former Secretary of State James Baker’s granddaughter, who died in 2002 when the suction from a spa drain trapped her underwater.
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PHOTOS: Running wild for charity in Jeffersonville
More than 100 runners head east on Chestnut Street on Tuesday evening at the start of The Shamrock, a two-mile race in downtown Jeffersonville to honor St. Patrick’s Day.
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Ivy Tech students, staff team up to shape up in Southern Indiana
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PHOTO: Spring training in New Albany
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PHOTO: Dance all day long in Jeffersonville
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Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany unveils new Women’s Center
“We would be out of the loop if we didn’t have it,” she said. “I think aesthetics are very important to a pregnant family. When they shop around, they look at everything a hospital has to offer.”
What they will find on the fourth floor is a state-of-the-art facility with nine labor-and-delivery rooms, two Caesarean section rooms, a remodeled nursery, 24-hour security and spacious postpartum rooms.
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Experts in Southern Indiana offer tips to help simplify, calm down during the holiday season
“Try to simplify things. It doesn’t have to be the perfect holiday like the media portrays,” Minnich said, referring to movies and magazine articles. “You don’t need a tree in every room. Focus on one area to decorate ...
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Fast Freddie’s race celebrates 20th anniversary in New Albany
“The goal was one at a time,” said race organizer Fred Geswein about the success of the event. “As we got closer to every fifth one, our goal would be to make it to 10 or 15. I’m already looking ahead.”
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Join Saturday's photo shoot of cancer survivors
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Floyd Memorial Hospital opens new unit
It looks more like a hotel. Surrounded by a circular hallway and the most updated technology sits 32 spacious and private rooms with large windows, computers and flat-screen televisions.
It’s not what you would expect from a hospital corridor.
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A celebration of service and survival
