Bloomington, Indiana

Known as the "Gateway to Scenic Southern Indiana", Bloomington is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County. The city is located approximately 50 miles south of Indianapolis, occupying 19.9 square miles and home to more than 80,000 people. Bloomington was established in 1818 by a group of settlers from Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas and Virginia. The settlers were so impressed with "a haven of blooms" they called it Bloomington. Bloomington is also the home of Indiana University, one of the oldest and largest state universities in America.

In the early years, farming, limestone extraction and timbering for the furniture industry were anchors of Bloomington’s economy. The 1900's brought many changes and growth to the area such as improved roads, delivery mail service, and another railroad. The limestone industry continued to grow. In the 1940s, RCA made radios at a plant in Bloomington. After World War II, they built televisions sets. Other businesses that located plants in Monroe County and prospered after the war were General Electric, Westinghouse, and Otis Elevator. During the late 1950s and the 1970s, some of the older business closed. The limestone companies also suffered during this time. In 1965, College Mall opened and brought a new way of shopping to town. Since the 1980s, the economy has shifted toward high tech, entrepreneurship, nonprofit, service, and governmental employment. Some of Bloomington’s major employers in Bloomington include Indiana University Bloomington, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, General Electric, and Baxter BioPharma Solutions.

Bloomington's history of industry makes asbestos exposure a concern for workers, who may be at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. Mesothelioma information including top doctors and cancer centers in and around Bloomington, Indiana are listed at the bottom of this page. Asbestos lawyers may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Bloomington.

Jobsites in Bloomington where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Bloomington, IN have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Bloomington, IN

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Bloomington, IN. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Bloomington, IN

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Bloomington, IN. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.