December 30, 2025
Federal government sends $200 million to Indiana to support rural healthcare
Indiana to receive $200 million from federal government for rural healthcare. But health experts say those funds are unlikely to offset the estimated $137-billion cut to Medicaid spending in rural areas from Trump's tax and spending bill passed in July.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2025
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families
Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026.
Read MoreDecember 24, 2025
When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts
Mail theft can happen around the holidays, but sometimes, instead of getting a new iPad, the thief swipes a mail order medicine. Here's what to do about it.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2025
Hospitals restrict visitors as flu cases rise
A directive sent out by the Marion County Public Health Department advised hospitals around Indianapolis to bar children and people with COVID or flu-like symptoms from visiting patients.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2025
Advocates say updated drug overdose dashboard is an improvement
Indiana has launched two new dashboards aimed at tracking drug overdose data and violent crimes. Advocates say the overdose data improves on the state’s previous dashboard.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
Black infants are dying at a high rate in Indiana. Here's what an expert has to say
Indiana's infant mortality rate was at a historic low last year, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2025
If vaccine data doesn't convince you, this group hopes a grandmother's story will
A new volunteer group is tapping into the memories of grandparents who lived through outbreaks of measles, meningitis and polio — hoping those firsthand stories will encourage more families to vaccinate their children.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2025
IU, Eli Lilly ink partnership for clinical trials
Indiana University and Eli Lilly are working together to expand clinical trials in the state. IU President Pamela Whitten and Lilly CEO David Ricks signed a $40 million, five-year deal Wednesday.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2025
Indiana hospital officials point to new studies showing decreased health care costs
One recent report placed Indiana 8th-best in the nation for cost — but other studies continue to show room for improvement.
Read MoreNovember 26, 2025
Indiana cigarette consumption down, quit program enrollment up after tax hike
Cigarette consumption in Indiana dropped 40% during the first three months of a long-sought tax increase, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
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