Health Care Resources
Health Care Resources
Located within miles of downtown Bloomington, two hospitals and several free and low-cost clinics serve the residents of south central Indiana. In addition, dozens of dentists, doctors and specialists make their practice in Bloomington.
For additional information about health care in Bloomington, visit the Community Health Programs and Outreach webpage, a program sponsored by the Community and Family Resources Department.
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan - Enrollments Begin October 15th
"Take 3" Actions To Fight The Flu
Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. In 2009-2010, a new and very different flu virus (called 2009 H1N1) spread worldwide causing the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years. Flu is unpredictable, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects the 2009 H1N1 virus to spread this upcoming season along with other seasonal flu viruses.
CDC urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu):
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
The Volunteers in Medicine of Monroe County (VIM) established their free medical clinic in 2007. The clinic provides free health care for some of the more than 13,000 uninsured children and adults in Monroe and Owen Counties.
The clinic is now located at 811 W. Second Street in Bloomington, and their telephone number is 812-333-4001.
More information on Eligibility Guidelines and Services are available on the City website. You may also wish to visit the Volunteers in Medicine of Monroe County Web site.
Southern Indiana Pediatrics provides health care for children, birth through 18 years of age, who do not have health insurance.
Do You Need Health Insurance?
Hoosier Healthwise: Free or low-cost health insurance programs are available for children and pregnant women.
Healthy Indiana Plan: Health coverage for adults, ages 18 to 64, is also available.
Spotlight Services in Health Care Resources
Learn about Ways to Stay Healthy | |
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Find out about upcoming Health and Wellness Fairs in our community. |
Explore the Healthy Indiana Plan | |
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Health Insurance Plan for Uninsured Adults (HIP) - Enrollment information and guidelines |
Learn about Hoosier Healthwise | |
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Free or Low Cost Health Insurance Coverage for Children and Pregnant Women - Enrollment information and guidelines. |
Quitting Tobacco | |
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Smokefree Bloomington -- Information on tobacco cessation classes and resources, and efforts by the City and community partners to make Bloomington a healthier community. |
Spotlight Webpages in Health Care Resources
Health Care Coverage Plans in Indiana | |
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Health Care Coverage Plans in Indiana offers information about free and low-cost health care coverage for individuals, families and small business. |