Articles tagged as: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
November 22, 2021
As drug overdose deaths reach all-time high, experts say fentanyl is to blame
Public health experts and law enforcement blame the uptick in overdose deaths on fentanyl, which is a synthetic opioid that is much more deadly than other derivatives.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2021
Eligibility Guidelines Tight Under New CDC Eviction Moratorium
In a surprise to many, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium Tuesday, targeting areas of the country that are at higher risk for spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2021
CDC Launches Web Tool To Help Americans Find COVID-19 Vaccines
In Alaska, Indiana, Iowa, and Tennessee, the tool shows all the vaccine providers, including hospitals, clinics, and public health vaccination sites.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2020
Local Medical Center Gets CDC Grant To Collect Sickle Cell Data
The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center in Indianapolis has received a 3-year grant to collect data aimed at helping Hoosiers living with sickle cell anemia.
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2020
Advocates Say Federal Eviction Moratorium Delays Problem, Should Prompt State Response
Indiana housing advocates say the new federal eviction moratorium is an opportunity for the state to address the larger housing instability crisis.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2020
State Exploring Impact Of New Federal Eviction Moratorium
Indiana is evaluating how Hoosiers will be affected by the recent eviction moratorium issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
CDC Adds 6 Symptoms To Its COVID-19 List
The Centers for Disease Control now recognizes chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell as symptoms of the disease.
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2019
Indiana Gets $21M Grant For Drug Overdose Data Collection
The Indiana State Department of Health is getting $7.1 million a year for three years under its grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2018
Indiana Ranks 29th In Smoking Prevention Efforts By National Report
A new report finds Indiana spends just over 10 percent of the CDC's recommended amount on cessation and prevention programs.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2018
One Case Lands Indiana On Measles Watchlist
The state has had one reported case of measles. It takes three to declare an outbreak.
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