Articles tagged as: health disparities
April 18, 2024
Racial and ethnic disparities in Indiana’s health care system persist
A new report released Thursday shows racial and ethnic disparities persist in health care access, quality, and outcomes across the nation, including in Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Tackling Black maternal health disparities in Indianapolis
IU’s Public Policy Institute found that lack of access to services, substance use disorders and discrimination in health care contributed to disparity in maternal mortality rates.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
Open, honest conversations key in reducing LGBTQ health disparities
LGBTQ friendly health providers are crucial in reducing health disparities.
Read MoreJune 15, 2022
Eli Lilly announces $500K to improve diversity in clinical trials
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.
Read MoreApril 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 MoreMarch 31, 2022
How funding cuts for COVID-19 tests and treatments could worsen health disparities
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.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2022
How have Indiana hospital leaders fostered health equity over the past year?
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.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2021
Year in review: COVID continues to unveil the many faces of health inequity
COVID has handed society the biggest natural experiment in health and economic equity and social scientists say the scorecard is far from stellar.
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