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Doctors are seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses. They're reminding people to stay home if you're sick, get the flu vaccine, and wash your hands frequently.

Workforce challenges and unsustainable reimbursement models have driven up the costs of emergency medical services, like ambulances, in Indiana. Some listeners reported high costs for these services and wanted to know more.

Workforce challenges and unsustainable reimbursement models have driven up the costs of emergency medical services, like ambulances, in Indiana. Some listeners reported high costs for these services and wanted to know more.

Clark County, Indiana has confirmed their first case of monkeypox.

The Clark County Health Department has announced due to funding, they will no longer offer COVID-19 vaccinations.

Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel has been named the next chief medical director for Indiana EMS.

During the omicron peak, there were several days in January when the Indiana Department of Health reported new cases surpassing 17,000. On Tuesday in Indiana, there were just 302 new daily cases.

Starting Monday, masks will be optional for some students in Southwest Indiana. Some school districts will also stop contact tracing, and students and staff will have to quarantine only if they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.

Health officials in Clark and Floyd counties are preparing for the peak of the omicron variant in southern Indiana.

While omicron appears to cause mild symptoms in most people, especially those who have been vaccinated doctors are concerned about the infection rate.