Articles tagged as: Marion County Public Health Department
April 20, 2024
Possible measles exposure at Indy Children’s Museum on day of solar eclipse, health department warns
Solar eclipse gazers at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum may have been exposed to measles from an out-of-state visitor on April 8, according to the Marion County Public Health Department.
Read MoreMay 15, 2023
SNAP recipients can double their benefits at some Indianapolis farmers markets
The goal of the Fresh Bucks program is to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible for SNAP recipients.
Read MoreApril 25, 2023
‘Beyond Substance’ podcast aims to reduce stigma around substance use disorders
More than 800 people in Marion County died from fatal overdoses in 2022, according to local officials. “Beyond Substance” is a new podcast from the Marion County Public Health Department that aims to shed light on substance use in Indianapolis.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2023
Marion County Health Department to host free dental clinics for children in February
Dental services will include exams, X-rays, cleanings, sealants and fluoride applications. Services are available by appointment and urgent walk-ins are welcome before 10 a.m.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2023
Marion County Public Health Department hosts walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics on MLK Day
The clinics, done in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo and Light of the World Christian Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for residents age 12 and older. Free flu shots will also be provided.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
More help needed to fix homes for older Indianapolis residents
A number of organizations and agencies work to help those seniors avoid displacement and preserve affordable housing, but more assistance is needed for people who can't afford or aren't able to repair their homes.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2022
Marion County World AIDS day event offers free testing, HIV resources
The event will take place from 3-7 p.m. at Eskenazi Health Center, 1650 North College Avenue. Attendees can receive free health services, including HIV and STD tests, dental screenings, flu and COVID vaccines, and information on HIV preventative care.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2022
The IndyStar’s Tony Cook discusses Health and Hospital Corp.’s Supreme Court case
On Nov. 8, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on a case out of northwest Indiana that could have massive national implications. WFYI’s Farah Yousry spoke with Tony Cook, an investigative reporter at the Indianapolis Star who has reported on mismanagement of taxpayer money and concerns over the quality of care at nursing facilities across the state owned by the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2022
Conditions at northeast side apartment complex create health hazards, but residents struggle for relief
The health department has 350 cases on file for Village at the Mills Crossing dating back to 2018, along with hundreds more before that, for mold, pests, appliances that don’t work and other complaints and violations. The Indianapolis Recorder obtained cases from the health department through a public records request.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2022
Clinics are open for back to school immunizations
Back-to-school immunization clinics this summer are part of a statewide effort to help families easily access required and recommended school immunizations.
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