Articles tagged as: health care access
April 13, 2022
Health clinic will offer free medical and dental care at Lucas Oil Stadium
A health clinic will offer medical services free of charge for uninsured and underinsured individuals starting Sunday in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. The four-day event will offer dental care and specialized medical services, regardless of insurance status.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2021
Foster youth program to help connect with health care
Foster Success recently announced its new Health and Well-Being program to help teens and young adults transition from pediatric to adult health care.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021
IU School of Medicine awarded grant to tackle a looming shortage of primary care doctors
Indiana University School of Medicine has received $12 million in grant funding from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to improve its curriculum with a focus on underserved communities.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
Young Adults Face Roadblocks To Access Mental Health Care
Reaching adulthood brings new challenges new jobs, school, relationships and that can affect a young person's mental health. But navigating the health care system to get help with that is often not easy.
Read MoreApril 19, 2021
Northern Indiana Amish See Hurdles Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
In Elkhart County, a direct effort to get shots to the Amish has yet to launch, according to county Health Officer Dr. Bethany Wait.
Read MoreApril 6, 2021
Indiana Gets $61M To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Among Minorities
The funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help programs such as door-to-door outreach to raise awareness about vaccinations or help people sign up to get vaccinated.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2021
Rural Areas Face Challenges In COVID Vaccine Rollout
Across the Midwest, the rollout of COVID vaccines has been spotty. Lots of people are having a trouble with online signups. And vaccine demand far exceeds supply. That's made the process challenging, especially in rural areas.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2021
Senate Unanimously Passes 'Transformational' Telehealth Expansion Bill
Telehealth services temporarily expanded during the pandemic will be permanently expanded under legislation unanimously approved by the Indiana Senate Tuesday.
Read MoreDecember 31, 2020
The Work, Funding And Challenges Of Addressing The Root Causes Of Violence
Many Indianapolis organizations, public and private, hope to lower violent crime by addressing root causes. These groups mentor, feed people, increase employment opportunities, reduce homelessness and connect those in need with mental health services. This series reports on their work, their funding and their ongoing challenges.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020
Systemic Racism Leads To Mistrust Of Doctors
Systemic racism has a big impact on the health of black Americans. They are more likely to have health conditions like diabetes or hypertension- and more likely to die from them. Racism in medicine takes many forms, and one is a foundation of mistrust and misunderstanding.
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