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St. Vincent layoffs signify uncertainty in health care market Video included

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The St. Vincent announcement is really the latest installment by hospitals trying to deal with the uncertainty to come. More>>

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Home birth supporters praise new Indiana law

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A new Indiana law that will create standards of care and open opportunities for midwives is winning praise from supporters of home births. More>>

New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US

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Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered. More>>

Hoosiers advised to take care while swimming

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State health officials are urging people to be careful as they head for Indiana's lakes and other bodies of water for summer recreation. More>>

St. Vincent Health announces job cuts

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One of Indiana's largest health systems says it's cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry. More>>

Study: Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate

A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States, and the news is not good. More>>

U.S. teen birth rate plummets

Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report. More>>

Too few kids use fast-food calorie info

Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often. More>>

Simple steps can protect pets in weather disasters

In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets. More>>

WTHR Blood Drive set for May 31, June 1

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By donating blood you can help save somebody's life. That's why WTHR is teaming up with the Indiana Blood Center to ensure an adequate blood supply for Central Indiana. More>>

Americans still making unhealthy choices

The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising. More>>

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  • Friday, May 17 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:35:06 GMT
    Andrew Luck kicked-off his "change the play initiative" Saturday. It's a new eight-week program designed to empower kids to take charge of their health. Fifty kids from around the state were invited,
    Andrew Luck kicked-off his "change the play initiative" Saturday.
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