Articles tagged as: Side Effects Public Media
August 2, 2024
Indiana wants Medicaid members to pay premiums, again. A federal judge says it violates the law
Indiana fights to bring back some Medicaid premiums after judge strikes them down. State officials say the ruling puts Indiana's Medicaid expansion program at risk.
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Homeless shelters can save lives, but advocates say Indianapolis needs more investment in housing
Indianapolis community members push for more investment in permanent housing as city moves forward with a new shelter dubbed the ‘Housing Hub’.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2024
The Checkup: 'The Fifth Branch' and a quest for a safer mental health crisis response
Many cities and counties across the country are implementing unarmed crisis response teams for calls involving nonviolent mental health crises. But there is a long way to go to serve some of America's most vulnerable people.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2024
Iowa's new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
An Iowa law that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy is poised to go into effect next week. The law could have rippling affects on abortion care across the Midwest.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2024
Summer camp built for kids with sickle cell brings social connection and fun
Sickle cell disease is a debilitating genetic blood disorder. Many kids with the disease find themselves missing out on fun, immersive experiences like overnight summer camp. But one Indiana camp is looking to change that.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
The Checkup: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?
There are 58 million Americans carrying some form of medical debt, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
The 988 suicide hotline has gotten 10 million calls, but only a quarter of Americans know about it
988 has gotten roughly 10 million calls in the last two years. U.S. officials want to to raise awareness about the service
Read MoreJuly 8, 2024
The Checkup: Climate change can worsen your drinking water quality
Climate change does not only impact water availability, it can also impact its quality.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
How supporting caregivers could make a difference in dementia
Patients and their caregivers are often left to navigate the confusing world of dementia by themselves, but Medicare is launching a new program to change that.
Read MoreJune 21, 2024
The Checkup: Bird flu could survive pasteurization, study finds
New research suggests that some of the bird flu virus could survive the pasteurization process. But the researchers say we don't know how that translated into real life. For now, health experts affirm commercial milk is safe. The biggest concern right now is raw, unpasteurized milk.
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