LGBTQ friendly health providers are crucial in reducing health disparities.

Eli Lilly announced Friday it will put $500,000 of seed money toward a new network focused on community public health research in Indiana aimed at increasing diversity in clinical trials.

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.

Congress rejected pleas from the White House to pump more money into programs that ensure COVID tests, treatments and vaccines are free for everyone. Public health experts warn the funding cuts will worsen health disparities and hurt those who are already most vulnerable.

A year ago, the CEOs of Indiana's four largest hospital systems promised to address racism in health care. Hospital leaders shared updates on their progress at a virtual forum this week, hosted by the Greater Indianapolis NAACP and the Indianapolis Recorder.

COVID has handed society the biggest natural experiment in health and economic equity and social scientists say the scorecard is far from stellar.