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November 16, 2023
Indiana loses $4.2 billion due to untreated mental illness. How did we get here?
Untreated mental health cost Indiana $4.2 billion in 2019. The state has adopted a new law in an attempt to make it more accessible. But many people still endure barriers to seeking treatment.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2023
A new addiction treatment locator is now available for Indiana residents
State officials announce a new online platform to help Indiana residents find addiction treatment programs.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2023
Suicide and crisis prevention line 988 adds American Sign Language for Deaf people
A new service added to the 988 Lifeline will offer suicide prevention and mental health crisis counseling through American Sign Language for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing without the need for an interpreter.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
Medicaid Navigators and clients point to errors costing eligible people their insurance
Procedural errors are confusing people and leaving some stunned with unexpected loss of Medicaid health insurance coverage.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2023
Uptick in COVID numbers in Indiana mirrors national trend
Indiana COVID-19 numbers mirror national data and forecasts. On Tuesday, the CDC said that new hospitalizations are expected to increase over the next several weeks.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023
Mosquito bites in Indiana can make you sick. Here’s what you need to know
The first Indiana case of West Nile virus disease this year has been identified in a Johnson County resident.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023
Fall and winter bring more respiratory virus activity. Here’s how to protect yourself
The public is likely to be exposed to coronavirus, flu, and RSV in the coming months. Here’s what people should know about these viruses and the available vaccines.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2023
Parts of Indianapolis are hotter than others. Experts say that disparity will continue to grow
New data continue to show that temperatures in Indianapolis can vary by more than nine degrees Fahrenheit, depending on where you live in the city.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2022
Young women with breast cancer urge others to make self exams part of their new year routine
A new campaign spearheaded by Community Health Network urges young women to commit to one breast self exam every month. While self exams should not take the place of regular women’s wellness care, health experts say they have value –– to help familiarize women with their own breasts to be able to detect any changes and report them promptly.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
How to avoid losing your health insurance when the federal COVID emergency ends
When the public health emergency ends, nearly a quarter of Indiana residents on Medicaid could be at risk of losing their coverage. Here’s what the state is doing to mitigate coverage gaps and the steps you need to take now.
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