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Vigo County gets additional health funds through Health First
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 5 months agoJan. 5—Among Vigo County's public health challenges are the increasing number of individuals in the criminal justice system who face mental health and substance use disorder issues. That's why ...
Mark Bennett: State funds for public health will improve life in Indiana counties
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAug. 25—If this community had stronger tools to prevent cancer, heart ailments, respiratory diseases, addictions, mental health issues and accidents, the quality of life improve. The economy ...
Vigo County sees 'slight uptick' in COVID cases
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 23—Vigo County Health Department Administrator Joni Wise on Tuesday reported a "slight uptick" in COVID 19 cases across the board, not just in Vigo County, but throughout the country. Wise ...
Vigo Board of Health submits 2024 budget to County Council
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJul. 19—The Vigo County Board of Health voted to accept its proposed 2024 budget, which totals close to $466,000, at its Wednesday evening meeting. The Vigo County Council still needs to approve ...
After firings, allegations of bullying, staff departures at health department continue
The Herald-Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTwo more employees have left the Monroe County Health Department, which current and former employees...
No cases yet, but Vigo prepares for monkeypox
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 6—While there haven't been any monkeypox cases in Vigo County, the local health department is preparing for the possibility. The Vigo County Health Department has received monkeypox vaccine ...
Mental Health America withdraws county funding request
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 4—A request for county income tax funds to support Mental Health America of West Central Indiana Inc.'s effort to build a diversion center and housing project has been withdrawn. Last month ...
Mark Bennett: OK, Vigo County's still too unhealthy, but we're social
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 1 month agoMay 3—People cross paths with familiar faces in grocery stores, restaurants and sporting events every day. "How's it going?" they might ask. "Oh, livin' the dream," often is the response. Or ...
Vigo County Council OKs several funding measures
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 4 months agoFeb. 13—The Vigo County Council voted Tuesday evening on all of the 29 measures that were presented at last Thursday's sunshine, or discussion, meeting — and all but one were approved. The salary ...
Vigo Health Dept.: Home-based vendors must register
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoNov. 14—The Vigo County Health Department issues a release reminding home-based vendors to register with the department before making and selling treats during the holiday season. A home-based ...
