It has been two years since COVID-19 emerged, taking the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and straining hospitals across the country to the limit. The highly contagious Omicron variant has fueled a significant new wave of COVID-19 cases…
Indiana Health Systems Plea for More Vaccinations Statewide
Three leading health systems in Indiana are pleading for more people in the community to get vaccinated. Community Health Network, Eskenazi Health, and Indiana University Health joined forces in December 2021 to urge people in their communities to get the…
Indiana: Rapid Increase in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
In late 2021, there had been a rapid increase in COVID-19-related hospitalizations. As a result, the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), and Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA) urged Hoosiers who were not yet vaccinated to get…
Delta Wave Exacerbates Pandemic Challenges
The highly contagious Delta variant has brought a significant new wave of COVID-19 cases in Indiana, causing hospitalizations to rise as high as 2,326 in September. This is creating further strain on our frontline heroes who have battled valiantly throughout the…
Hoosier Hospitals: A Year of Learning
It was March 6, 2020 when Indiana had its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The Governor and other state health officials immediately addressed Hoosiers on the outbreak that was quickly making its way to Indiana. Little did everyone know; this…
Indiana Hospitals: Always There
150 Years of Caring for Hoosiers Indiana hospitals have been there for you, providing care and comfort for well over a century. From the Civil War to the current COVID-19 pandemic, dedicated hospital staff have offered care, comfort and support…
Do Hospitals Make Money from COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on hospitals. Not only have they been treating patients who have been very ill but they have also had major financial losses. Many hospitals shut down elective surgeries and other services for many…
Flu, Cold or COVID-19?
The upcoming flu season will be very different than any other flu season, and it’s important to stay up-to-date on what your symptoms can mean. Signs of influenza can easily be mistaken for the common cold or COVID-19. Learn more…
COVID-19 Testing Sites in Indiana
If you have been around someone who tests positive for COVID-19 and you develop symptoms, please call your healthcare provider. You may also have the option of speaking with your healthcare provider through telehealth. Healthcare providers can order a test…
Don’t Delay Care
It’s important that you don’t delay getting the care that you need. A health emergency is still a health emergency – pandemic or not. Our Hoosier hospitals are safe and ready to care for you. If you have symptoms of…
