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Indiana hospitals see a rise in respiratory illnesses

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January 9, 2024

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Indiana hospitals see a rise in respiratory illnesses

INDIANAPOLIS — Across central Indiana, respiratory illnesses are on the rise.

Pediatrician. Dr. Rachel Fundenberger is staying busy at her Ascension-Westfield clinic, as flu cases are peaking.

“We’re in it we are in peak season we are seeing a lot to fit with numbers upticking and increasing like crazy,” Dr. Funderberger said.

The uptick follows holiday gatherings.

When it comes to flu deaths, more than 30 people have died since October, according to the State’s dashboard. That ranges from infants to adults.

WRTV

WRTV checked with hospitals across central Indiana regarding flu, Covid, RSV and other respiratory illness admissions.

Here is some of the data we found:

Franciscan Health:

Since flu season begin October 1st, Franciscan Health has tracked approximately 782 patients who were positive for the flu since October 1st, including inpatient and outpatient.

Currently, there are 18 Covid positive patients, 13 influenza, 11 RSV patients, and 3 Rhinovirus.

Currently, in the Adult ICU, there are 3 patients with the flu, 4 patients with RSV, and 1 with Rhinovirus.

IU Health

Over the last 2 weeks almost one third of Indiana University Health urgent care patients have been flu, COVID and other upper respiratory illnesses.

35% of those were related to COVID-19 and approximately 20% of the COVID-19 related issues were positive tests.

Eskenazi Health

Eskenazi gave us numbers starting from Dec. 1, 2023:

COVID-19: 168
Influenza: 345
RSV: 60

ER visits and wait times have increased in some as much as 40%. That’s why doctor Fundenberger says it’s important to visit your local doctor’s office if possible.

“We are really trying to keep them out of the urgent cares and the ER’s, which are just inundated with sick kids right now,” Dr. Fundenberger said. “Your urgent cares and ER’s are going to have longer wait times due to an influx of volume and we’re trying to offload that.”

Visiting the clinic, is nothing new for parents, Carrie and Brian gray. They just welcomed their third child, Layilanna.

“Both of our boys have had RSV though as infants, so we’ve definitely had to navigate some of the respiratory issues,” Carrie said.

As respiratory illnesses show no sign of slowing down, the Gray’s say it’s important not to wait before seeking medical attention

“I think we waited with our first with things and while he’s perfectly fine, I feel like sometimes he was in discomfort more than needed to be because of what was going on with him, and if we had been like ‘Ok yes hes sick lets go get him taken care of,’ we could’ve avoided a lot of stress on our end and discomfort for him,” Carrie said.

Doctors encourage you to wash your hands, and carry hand sanitizer. They also say you should wear a mask if you have symptoms.

Symptoms include:

fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater
headache
fatigue
cough
muscle aches
sore throat

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Watch: Notre Dame’s ‘Dream On’ CFP Stadium Entrance vs Indiana

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December 26, 2024

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Watch: Notre Dame’s ‘Dream On’ CFP Stadium Entrance vs Indiana

Notre Dame ramped up the production value for this history-making event

I’d like to take a moment to recognize and acknowledge all of the universities and campuses that hosted first round CFP games last weekend.

With very short notice and a lack of normal resources due to the holiday season, these schools did a wonderful job of preparing their campuses to entertain hundreds of thousands of fans at a time when campuses are normally largely vacant.

This sentiment applies especially to Notre Dame. The Irish production of this event was very well done. Notre Dame pulled out all the stops to create a unique, special one of a kind experience for those fortunate enough to have a ticket to the first-ever CFP game played in the house Rockne built.

College football is better on campuses

One of the very best things about college football and a big reason many people prefer it over the professional game is the pageantry. The nostalgia and mystique that comes with the feel of a big college football game on your team’s campus.

I always feel like it’s a shame when some major clashes in college football are moved to what I deem to be cold, professional venues that lack any collegiate feel and personality.

I realize it is a huge logistical undertaking to host this high-profile of an event under such short notice, but I wish there were a way to make this upcoming round of CFP games on campuses. There’s just nothing quite like it in sports.

For more Irish news & notes follow John on Twitter @alwaysirishINC, Always Irish on Youtube and or your preferred audio podcast provider.

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Remembering blizzard of 1978: WISH-TV staff recount storm in central Indiana

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December 25, 2024

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Remembering blizzard of 1978: WISH-TV staff recount storm in central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hoosiers of a certain age will never forget it, the winter weather phenomena that swept through central Indiana and brought life to a freeze.

The story was so memorable that tales have been passed down generations about the blizzard of 1978.

As WISH-TV continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, this week’s WISH-story retells the tale of the 1978 storm.

People at the station recall over 72 hours of being stuck at work, and getting to know each other very well.

Video with this story aired Dec. 23 on News 8.

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Light showers are likely for Christmas | Dec. 25, 2024

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December 25, 2024

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Light showers are likely for Christmas | Dec. 25, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Merry Christmas! Gray skies and showers will be the main story in central Indiana today with warmer weather and more rain chances this weekend.

TODAY: Light on/off showers are likely for Christmas. There are some patchy spots of fog this morning. High temperatures in the mid-40s which is slightly above average.

TONIGHT: On/off rain likely early on. Rainfall totals from Wednesday morning through early Wednesday night will generally be between 0.1″ and 0.5″. Cloudy skies remain. Low temperatures in the low 40s.

TOMORROW: Another gloomy day with mostly cloudy to cloudy skies and the chance of drizzle. High temperatures in the low 50s.

7-DAY FORECAST: Our next system is on the way late Friday into the weekend bringing waves of rain chances and warmer weather. Above-average temperatures will continue all the way through the end of 2024.