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12 residents taken to hospital after fire at Evansville care center

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A fire at the Parkview Care Center forced the evacuation of about 75 residents Wednesday, but fire officials say a fast response kept the blaze small and no one was seriously hurt. Officials say they received a call just before 12:30 p.m. for a fire that...

Evansville, IN · 2d
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Knox County declares public health emergency due to measles virus

The Knox County Health Department declared a health care emergency to raise awareness and encourage vaccinations following an increase in measles cases across Indiana.

Knox County, IN · 1d

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Williams Bros. to Close Vincennes Retail Pharmacy; Medical Equipment Services Remain Open

Williams Bros. Health Care Pharmacy will close its Vincennes retail pharmacy after November 18th, but its Home Medical Equipment operation will remain open. The company cites reimbursement challenges, particularly with Medicaid Managed Care plans, saying payments increasingly fail to cover medication and dispensing costs. Active prescriptions will transfer to Walgreens on November 19th. Patients will receive information directly about the transition. Williams Bros. emphasizes that its Vincennes Home Medical Equipment team will continue serving Knox County and surrounding communities with oxygen therapy, respiratory equipment, CPAP supplies, mobility products, diabetic footwear, and other equipment.

Vincennes, IN · 2d
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Family and other care facilities speak following Parkview Care Center fire

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Other care centers, first responders and the American Red Cross dropped what they were doing Wednesday to help relocate about 75 residents of the Parkview Care Center after a fire. Smoke and water damage from the fire left the residents without a home. Evansville resident Jeff...

Evansville, IN · 18h
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Owensboro Health breaks ground on new facility in Hartford

HARTFORD, Ky. (WFIE) - Work is officially underway on a new place for Ohio County residents to access health care services. Owensboro Health celebrated the groundbreaking of its new healthplex facility. The plan is to build a nearly 12,000-square-foot building that will bring primary care, specialty care, lab services and...

Hartford, KY · 3d

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Growing concern of measles in Kentucky, health official recommends vaccines

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - There’s a growing concern about the number of measles cases in Kentucky. Yesterday, we learned about one confirmed case in Henderson County, and this is on top of the over 200 cases across Kentucky. Now it’s a waiting game to see if the numbers continue...

Henderson County, KY · 21h

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Ground breaks for Ohio County health care facility

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A plot of land just off of I-165 is vacant and empty but soon it will be home to the new Ohio County Healthplex, bringing together Owensboro Health Services closer to home for residents in the area. “The more gas we can fill in the community to better serve our […]

Ohio County, KY · 3d

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Deaconess unveils new surgery center

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Warrick County unveils a new surgery center. The center is being called the first of its kind in the Tristate. The hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for the Orthopedic Facility. The center features five operating rooms. Surgeons behind the project said the focus on orthopedic […]

Warrick County, IN · 7d

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Grace Care Services Announces Expanded Senior Home Care in Newburgh, IN

Grace Care Services Announces Expanded Senior Home Care in Newburgh, IN, bringing dependable, personalized support to more local families. A smiling caregiver beside an older woman reflects the comfort and connection that care at home can provide. Grace Care Services has expanded senior home care in Newburgh, IN, helping Warrick...

Newburgh, IN · 7d

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Ribbon-cutting set for new Deaconess Orthopedic Surgery Center

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Thursday for the new Deaconess Orthopedic Surgery Center. According to a press release, the facility features advanced surgical technology, dedicated operating rooms and specialized spaces designed to support outpatient orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot and ankle surgery.

Newburgh, IN · 9d

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Grace Care Services Announces Expanded Senior Home Care in Newburgh, IN

Grace Care Services Announces Expanded Senior Home Care in Newburgh, IN, bringing dependable, personalized support to more local families. A smiling caregiver beside an older woman reflects the comfort and connection that care at home can provide. Grace Care Services has expanded senior home care in Newburgh, IN, helping Warrick...

Newburgh, IN · 7d

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Encompass Health Deaconess Rehab Hospital names new CEO

NEWBURGH, Ind (WEHT) – Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital has named its next CEO. After 25 years of healthcare experience, including more than a decade of executive leadership experience, Kristy Bruner has been appointed to the role. Hospital staff state Bruner began as a registered nurse at Deaconess Midtown. She later moved into business development […]

Newburgh, IN · 10d

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New Veterans Affairs Clinic planned for Madisonville

Madisonville will be getting a new Veterans Affairs clinic. It will be at 905 Nebo Road. It will provide outpatient primary care, general wellness, and preventive care by appointment. Construction will begin in January. The current clinic is located at 99 Stagecoach Road. The traffic stop of an I-69 driver...

Madisonville, KY · 11d

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Tri-State hospitals make best in state hospital list

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Three Tri-State hospitals have been ranked as one of the best in state hospitals for Kentucky and Indiana, according to Newsweek. In a list of the top 800 hospitals across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension St. Vincent was ranked sixth in the Hoosier State. Owensboro and Greenville […]

Kentucky · 15d

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New 19,000 square-foot VA clinic coming to Madisonville

Construction is slated to begin just after January 1, 2027.

Madisonville, KY · 14d

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Ascension St. Vincent Warrick Names Kelly Nolan as New Chief Nursing Officer and Administrator

Ascension St. Vincent Warrick is proud to announce the appointment of Kelly Nolan as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Administrator. In this critical dual-leadership role, Nolan will oversee both clinical nursing operations and daily hospital administration, driving the strategic vision for the facility while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

Warrick County, IN · 14d

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More than 200 customers impacted after water main break in Ohio County. Boil water advisory in effect

The Ohio County Water District has issued a boil water advisory. Officials say more than 200 customers are impacted. Repairs are expected to begin this afternoon, officials said. They expect the work to be complete around 6 p.m. this evening. The timeline may change as work progresses. For Context. This...

Ohio County, KY · 15d

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Mayor Cotton Announces New VA Clinic For Madisonville

A new Veterans Affairs clinic is planned for Madisonville, giving local veterans a closer option for care. Mayor Kevin Cotton announced the project in a social media video after Friday morning’s quarterly Heroes Hour at City Hall, saying the city had received permission Thursday to release the news. The...

Madisonville, KY · 14d

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Frustration grows over Warrick data center proposal

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) –As the November Midterm Election gets closer, data centers continue to be a hot-button issue for voters across Indiana It comes after a recent meeting between county commissioners and developers over a proposed data center. Developers are looking into transforming a property owned by Alcoa. Joshua Ashby lives in Newburgh and […]

Warrick County, IN · 23d

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Kentucky lawmaker plans to reintroduce emergency ambulance bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. — After Kentucky House Bill 447 died last April in the House of Representatives, the bill's sponsor is working to reintroduce it in the 2027 General Assembly. The bill focuses on emergency ground ambulance services and insurance coverage requirements. Rebecca Raymer, state representative for District 15, sent...

Kentucky · 23d