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Update On Increase In Syphilis Cases In Indiana

October 17, 2020

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is alerting healthcare providers of recent increases in adult syphilis cases across the state.

AAP: Clearance For Sports After COVID-19 Should Include Cardiac Screening

September 25, 2020

Please review updated guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics that sports clearance for youth who have recovered from COVID-19 should include cardiac screening.

New Resource From IDSA & CDC: Call Center For Clinical Management Support

September 9, 2020

The CDC has partnered with the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) to provide direct support to clinicians who have questions about the clinical management of their patients with COVID-19.

Limited-time Member PPE Purchase Opportunity Starts Today

August 24, 2020

Our members have a special opportunity to purchase PPE at bulk pricing and in small quantities.

Providers Encouraged To Order Testing For Eastern Equine Encephalitis And Other Mosquito-borne Diseases

August 15, 2020

Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) is a reportable mosquito-borne virus that can be transmitted in Indiana by mosquitoes of the genus Coquillettidia.

Indiana Members Elected To National Leadership Positions

August 11, 2020

Delegates to the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and the National Congress of Student Members chose new leaders in a remote election last week

Worth A Shot Campaign Encourages Flu Shots

August 3, 2020

Download and print posters for your office.

Duration of Transmission-Based Precautions and Contact Tracing for Antigen Testing

July 28, 2020

CDC updates transmission-based precautions guidance.

Legionellosis Testing: Reminder for Seasonality and Building Reopenings

July 10, 2020

ISDH is alerting healthcare providers to an anticipated seasonal increase in Legionella infections combined with a potential increase in cases resulting from building re-openings.

Safe School Re-Entry

July 10, 2020

ISDH supports school re-entry not only for the educational benefits but also for the mental health and well-being of students.

ISDH Database Registration of Indiana’s Vital Events (DRIVE)

June 27, 2020

An update on the implementation of ISDH's new electronic vital events registration system.

PPE Available From Indiana Vendors At Discounted Rates

June 13, 2020

Physician practices of all sizes can purchase selected items at discounted rates that are comparable to bulk pricing.

State Public Health Emergency Declaration Extended Through July 4

June 4, 2020

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Wednesday signed an executive order which extends the period of the state's pandemic-related health emergency until July 4.

Reporting Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

May 23, 2020

As of May 22, one confirmed case has been reported in Indiana.

It's World Family Doctor Day!

May 19, 2020

Today, tomorrow, and always, we celebrate our family physicians who keep us healthy and safe.

2020 IAFP Annual Convention Canceled

May 13, 2020

Message from Nykki Boersma, MD, IAFP president, regarding the 2020 IAFP Annual Convention:To my Family...

COVID-19 Physician Updates

March 17, 2020

The latest updates and resources from your Academy and the ISDH.

Updated COVID-19 Resources

March 11, 2020

The AAFP and ISDH are adding and updating resources for physicians.

Updated PUI Guidance for COVID-19

February 28, 2020

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) continues to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. To date, no confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Indiana.

Updated Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

February 27, 2020

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) continues to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This health alert provides a situational update and current guidance related to COVID-19.