This is DEEP DIVE: WFHB AND LIMESTONE POST INVESTIGATE where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. We are looking into the Opioid Settlement Fund, and how the money will be distributed. First, we have an update from the Monroe County Coroner’s office. On May 3rd at the Monroe County …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Later in the program, we have the latest edition of Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. We are looking into the Opioid Settlement Fund, and how the money will be …
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The Marion County Health Department, which serves Indianapolis, announced a Hepatitis C Health emergency today. The Health Department is looking at putting in place a syringe exchange program to combat the spread of Hepatitis C, which kills more americans than any other infectious disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Monroe County’s syringe exchange program is operated by the …
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Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly announced his intention to vote in favor of the nomination of Gina Haspel to be CIA director on Saturday; The Indiana General Assembly passed five bills, in the space of a few hours, during yesterday’s special legislative session; New research from IU has revealed the economic impact of the opioid crisis; Money from the sale of …
Read More »Opioids are powerful prescription pain killers. It is easy to become addicted to them. Often, addiction leads to HIV and hepatitis C, both diseases transmitted by contaminated needles. Recently, opioid addiction in Indiana has increased sharply to what is now considered a crisis by many. Voices has gone out into the streets and asked your friends and neighbors what they …
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