September 15, 2023
National drug policy experts want to address policy, stigma over perinatal substance use in Indiana
Indianas infant and maternal mortality rates remain among the worst in the country. And state data shows substance use during pregnancy contributes to the issue.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2023
Zionsville walk aims to raise funds, awareness to fight Huntington's disease
The Huntington's Disease Society of America's Indiana Chapter will host a one-mile walk in Zionsville on Saturday.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
2023 COVID-19 boosters will soon be available to Hoosiers. Here’s what you need to know
A new COVID-19 booster vaccine will be available to Hoosiers by the end of the week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance. The new booster is designed to address strains of the virus that have caused an increase in hospitalizations over the last few months.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
Rural hospital leaders talk solutions as obstetrician care deserts grow
Rural hospital leaders want more support to address obstetrics care deserts. Providers have possible solutions, but say they need help from the state.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2023
New COVID vaccines get FDA approval
Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2023
People with disabilities don’t have enough dental care facilities. IU is constructing a new clinic
People with disabilities can have a difficult time finding a dentist who can accommodate them if their wheelchair doesn’t fit or cognitive disabilities make it difficult for patients to remain still. Indiana University will construct a dental clinic to address this gap.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2023
Two rural birthing centers in Northern Indiana set to close, access to OB care statewide concern
Indiana already has a problem with lack of access to OB care. The closure of two birthing centers in Northeast Indiana could make it worse.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2023
Vast majority of Indiana counties agree to take new health funding, provide more services
All but six of Indianas 92 counties opted to take new funding from the state under this years public health system overhaul legislation.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
A data breach exposed private health information of more than 200,000 Medicaid clients in Indiana
The private health information of more than 200,000 Medicaid clients in Indiana may has been exposed in a data breach that affected companies worldwide late May.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
Over $1.7 million in federal grants are awarded to reduce overdose risks in rural Indiana
Rural residents have been disproportionately affected by opioid addiction. The federal government just awarded two rural programs over $1.7 million to reduce overdose risks in rural Indiana.
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