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.
Read MoreOctober 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.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2025
Clinton County EMS says it's first in nation to use device helping patients talk while hooked up to breathing machines
Emergency Medical Services in Clinton County says they are the first EMS agency in the nation to use a new technology — a voice amplifier that helps patients communicate while hooked up to a breathing machine.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2025
Medical debt tops $2 billion for Hoosiers. Experts say it's likely higher
Roughly one in five Indiana residents has medical debt that is currently in collections, according to a 2022 report from the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2025
Clinician-led mental health response team expands in Indianapolis
A team of clinicians in Indianapolis who respond to mental health and substance abuse-related crises now covers roughly 63% of the city. City officials announced earlier this week it is expanding the team to cover the Southern District.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2025
Indiana's infant mortality rates have improved. Could cuts to public health stall progress?
Indiana's infant mortality numbers fell to a historic low in 2024, but still tracks above the national average. Health officials last month discussed how to continue improving those numbers.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2025
Interview: Mental health facility investigation uncovers allegations of violence, abuse and neglect
An investigation into a mental health facility in Lawrence has uncovered widespread allegations of violence, abuse and neglect. Now, that facility — Options Behavioral Health Hospital — is set to close. An interview with Mirror Indy health reporter Mary Claire Molloy who talks about her reporting that brought these issues to light.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2025
Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals. Eli Lilly is likely exempt
President Trump says the 100% tariff would not be placed on companies either breaking ground or currently constructing a manufacturing plant in the U.S.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2025
Trump says Tylenol causes autism. Experts say there is no association
Experts say there is no connection between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism, despite White House claims
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2025
Hoosier health insurance costs on federal marketplace to nearly double without tax credit extension
Health insurance costs for Hoosiers on the federal health care marketplace are set to nearly double next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits created during the Biden administration.
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