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06/24/2026

It happens fast—your child is fine, then suddenly off in the heat.

Do you know the 4 ways to help prevent heat illness? Our certified athletic trainer Chris Switzer, MS, LAT, ATC says prevention starts before your child steps onto the field.

Learn what to watch for:

It happens fast.One minute your child is pushing through practice. The next, they’re slower, quieter and not quite themselves. In the summer heat, it can be hard to tell: is this normal fatigue or something more serious?Recognizing the early warning signs of heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke can mea...

06/23/2026

It feels like menopause is having a moment—and Dr. Claire Edelman is here for it. 🙌

In a recent interview with WTHR-TV, she shares why more women talking about menopause is such a big deal. It helps break the stigma, normalize the experience and encourages women to seek care sooner.

The reality? Symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, sleep issues and mood changes can start earlier than many expect—sometimes as early as your late 30s.

The good news: there are options. From lifestyle changes to hormone therapy, care is personalized to help women feel their best through every stage.

Start the conversation. Your future self will thank you. 🧡

Watch the interview: https://www.wthr.com/video/news/health/breaking-the-stigma-about-menopause/531-5475bb69-0e18-4945-ad2f-f30f38947545

Dr. Claire Edelman with Community Health Network joins 13News at 4 to discuss how doctors are working to break the stigma about menopause.

06/22/2026

Dr. Ashley Perkins recently stopped by WTHR-TV to talk about something we don’t hear about enough—the gap between men’s and women’s health.

While women often live longer, they can spend more of those years dealing with health issues.

Dr. Perkins breaks down why that happens and, more importantly, what you can do about it, like staying on top of screenings, finding a provider you trust and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

Your health matters, and your voice does too. 🧡

Watch the full interview here: https://www.wthr.com/video/news/health/discussing-the-disparity-between-mens-and-womens-health/531-1447a983-5870-49b7-a668-04f154768531

Dr. Ashley Perkins with Community Health joins 13News at 4 to discuss the disparity between men's and women's health.

06/19/2026

A cancer team you can trust, right here in Indiana.

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06/16/2026

Parents—this is an important one to talk about at home.

You may have seen the “Benadryl Challenge” circulating online, but this is far from harmless. It’s been linked to the deaths of three children in Connecticut and health experts are urging families to take it seriously.

Dr. Jeremy Gagan, Community Health Network emergency medicine physician, recently shared on WTHR-TV just how dangerous this trend can be. Taking high doses of Benadryl can cause severe drowsiness, confusion, dangerous heart rhythm issues and even life-threatening complications.

If you have kids or teens on social media, now is a good time to start the conversation about medication safety and the real risks behind viral challenges. What may seem like a joke online can have very real consequences.

Watch the WTHR story: https://www.wthr.com/video/news/health/medical-experts-warn-of-viral-benadryl-challenge/531-c017445e-c601-48c8-8f97-77d7d6dd6898

The "Benadryl Challenge" encourages kids to take 10 times the recommended amount in an attempt to get high.