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October 30, 2025
Ten years after Scott County's historic HIV outbreak, locals dig deeper into root causes
More than 230 people became infected with HIV in Indiana, worsened by delayed action from former Gov. Mike Pence. Experts and locals credit Indiana's first syringe exchange program for stopping the spread.
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October 28, 2025
Hancock Regional Hospital has a new delivery robot. Can it help reduce staff workloads?
Delivery robots, similar to ones you might have seen taking food around town, are making their way into hospitals. Instead of burritos, these robots can help transfer medicine, IV bags and patient samples.
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October 28, 2025
First Indiana flu death reported
The Indiana Department of Health on Monday announced the state’s first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season.
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October 31, 2025
Obamacare Premiums Are About to Soar. How'd We Get Here?
Federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are set to shrink next year. Many shoppers are expected to be priced out of the market, leaving those who stay with higher premiums.
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Public Affairs / October 21, 2025
Federal shutdown could freeze SNAP benefits starting next week
Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says SNAP recipients shouldn't wait until Nov. 1 to prepare to lose their benefits. He suggests keeping current on paperwork, trying to stretch food spending more this week, and reaching out to food pantries.
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Local News / October 1, 2025
Elanco opens new headquarters, some anticipate era of health innovation in the state
Elanco Animal Health opened its new global headquarters Wednesday. State and local leaders attended a ribbon-cutting event and said the project could be a catalyst for the health industry and innovation in Indiana.
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Public Affairs / September 25, 2025
Indiana Supreme Court considers how far COVID-19 legal immunity laws extend
A man hospitalized for COVID-19 a few years ago developed a bed sore and later died. His family wants to sue his health care providers for medical malpractice — but the providers say COVID legal immunity laws shield them from being sued.
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