September 8, 2025
Can you get a COVID-19 vaccine this season? Health experts say federal guidance is causing confusion
Fall is just around the corner, and across the U.S., many will make plans to get their vaccinations against the flu. But new federal guidance is causing confusion about who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and whether those vaccines will be widely available.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2025
Columbus Regional Health didn’t know about billboard blaming Trump for hospital’s cost cuts
A billboard in Columbus, funded by the Democratic National Committee, reads “under Trump’s Watch, Columbus Regional Health is cutting medical services." CRH has laid off about 50 people this year including doctors, according to a notice filed with the state.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2025
New treatment facility on Indy's west side aims to help those seeking a sober life
The Marvetta and Anthony Grimes Family Center is a new facility on Indianapolis' west side that provides services to people seeking recovery from drug use.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2025
IN rural care gets federal funding lift
Indiana communities are receiving nearly $3 million in new federal support to help more children, parents and pregnant people enroll in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2025
Advocates hopeful attendant care lawsuit will have broader implications for Indiana families
Two Indiana mothers will continue to be reimbursed by the state for the care they give their medically complex children after a federal appeals court ruling.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2025
To help respond to mental health crises, state funds mobile response units in five counties
Indiana is putting $5 million towards the expansion of mobile crisis response units in five counties.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2025
Spike in unsafe infant sleep deaths prompts Indiana health department warning
After more than 10 Hoosier infants died in unsafe sleep environments in recent weeks, the state’s health department is urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions at bedtime.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2025
Indiana lawmakers take 'first step' to explore potential solutions to patients' medical debt
Indiana ranks 11th highest in the nation for the number of residents with medical debt in collections, according to the Urban Institute. State lawmakers, leaders and advocates took a "first step" Monday in exploring the issue of medical debt and potential solutions.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2025
West Nile virus case confirmed in Hamilton County, second statewide this year
A Hamilton County resident tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the second human case reported in Indiana this year according to the Hamilton County Health Department.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2025
"It will be devastating for me." People with disabilities could face significant cuts under Indiana's waiver changes
People with disabilities could face significant cuts to therapy services if Indiana’s proposed changes to Medicaid waivers are approved.
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