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2025–26 HEATING ADVICE

Fuel to heat our homes can mean high bills. And heating increases the risks of fire, explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning. But a heating system that works efficiently can mean more warmth, more safety—and more money left for other things.

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Hurt Evansville Families—and the Hospitals That Treat Them

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A Lifesaving Act: Community Blood Drive a Success

Community blood drive a success.

Applications open for Health & Wellness Grants
West Nile Virus Advisory

Vanderburgh County has seen an increase of reported West Nile Virus human cases and 1 West Nile Virus related death. Over the past several weeks there have been 9 human cases reported mostly in the northern part of Vanderburgh County.

Black Infant Mortality Crisis at Center of New Coalition’s First Event

Black babies in Vanderburgh County are dying at a rate 3 times the state and national average.

Dream Savers Alliance launches with First Event to Confront Infant Mortality

Dream Savers Alliance is a new coalition committed to bringing awareness and solutions to combat infant mortality and maternal health.

Power in the Blood and the People – A Call to Action for the Sickle Cell Community
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United Way of Southwestern Indiana awarded over $500,000 in grants