News From Terre Haute, Indiana Health & Fitness

AP sources: Obama revamping birth control policy

2012-02-10T10:44:24-05:00

Retreating in the face of a political uproar, President Barack Obama today will announce that religious employers will not have to cover birth control for their employees after all, The Associated Press has learned.

Measles confirmed in Central Indiana

2012-02-08T14:50:38-05:00

State health officials have confirmed two cases of measles in Hamilton County and have identified an additional two probable measles cases in Boone County.

Planned Parenthood offers cholesterol testing

2012-02-08T05:05:00-05:00

In recognition of American Heart Month, Planned Parenthood of Indiana will offer free cholesterol testing to patients at 19 health centers across the state from Feb. 13-18.

Health Department plans public flu shot clinic

2012-02-08T05:04:00-05:00

The peak of flu season has arrived and will last until mid- to late March; however, influenza tends to spike during the month of February.

Maple Center offering therapeutic yoga classes

2012-02-08T05:03:00-05:00

The nonprofit Maple Center for Integrative Health will offer therapeutic yoga classes starting Feb. 18.

Visiting Angels receives ‘Best of Home Care’ award

2012-02-08T05:02:00-05:00

Visiting Angels announced that it has been recognized with Home Care Pulse’s “Best of Home Care” distinction. Awarded to the top 25 percent of agencies nationwide in client and employee satisfaction scores from Home Care Pulse, the senior care provider, located in Greencastle, is now ranked among a select few of the best agencies in the country.

Essence of Red event to support heart health in Valley

2012-02-08T05:01:00-05:00

The Essence of Red Heart, Mind and Moxie, an event to support heart health in the Wabash Valley, is Feb. 24 at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Student Union.

SUPPORT GROUPS: Feb. 8, 2012

2012-02-08T05:00:00-05:00

Map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areas

2012-02-03T11:02:53-05:00

Researchers who dragged sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map pinpointing the highest-risk areas for Lyme disease.

Pfizer recalls 1M birth control packs after mix-up

2012-02-02T08:48:44-05:00

Birth control pills are known to be nearly 100 percent effective when taken properly, but a recall of the drugs could send a shudder through women of childbearing age.