January 17, 2024
New bill requires facilities notify patients of breast tissue density to inform cancer screening
Mammograms are a less effective diagnostic tool for people with dense breast tissue, but patients may not know they have dense breast tissue. Lawmakers want to require facilities to assess breast tissue density and provide that information to the patient.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2024
Medicaid unwinding is causing people with disabilities to lose coverage with devastating consequences
Some people with disabilities are caught up in the Medicaid unwinding process and losing their coverage despite their best efforts.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2024
Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family catches it?
Are we in a surge? How would we know? Is winter now "COVID season?" And what do you do if your whole family got the coronavirus over the holidays? We tackle readers' coronavirus questions.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2024
Indiana’s abortion ban has few exceptions. But navigating them can be difficult for providers
One of the few, narrow exceptions of Indiana's near-total abortion ban is if the pregnant person's health or life is at risk. However, some providers say because the bans language is vague, they have concerns about the potential legal risk of determining what qualifies under the exception.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2024
Again! Again! Here's why toddlers love to do things on repeat
Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2024
Hamilton County seeks applications for opioid settlement grant opportunities
The goal of the program is to support evidence-based services related to substance use disorders. The county will receive nearly $10.3 million in annual allocations through 2038.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2024
Eli Lilly launches telehealth service, will ship some medication directly to patients
The LillyDirect website connects people with independent telehealth providers, tailored support and other disease management resources. The website also allows patients to have some medications delivered directly to their home.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2024
Local health departments receive $75 million in first round of public health funding
Eighty-six Indiana counties recently received the first round of public health funding to come from the state's Health First Indiana initiative. Local health departments that opted into the funding have since received a total of $75 million from the state.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2024
Local health departments start getting state funds for public health
Eighty-six counties covering nearly 96% of Hoosiers have started receiving $75 million of state funds dedicated to improving public health outcomes under the Health First Indiana (HFI) program, an initiative approved and funded in the 2023 legislative session.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2024
Some states with abortion bans saw slightly more births, new analysis finds
A recent report estimates how abortion bans in states like Kentucky and Missouri affected birth rates during the first half of 2023. Its an early indicator that the bans arent equal in terms of impact.
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