Virginia Caine

At the 122nd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, the National Medical Association (NMA) inducted Dr. Virginia Caine as its 125th president.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey leaders hope to examine at least 335 participants in Marion County, and are more than halfway to that goal.

Marion County is just one of 15 counties across the country to participate in the annual survey of 5,000 people.

Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine said the goal is to reduce the spread of COVID.

Indianapolis City leaders gave an update on Marion County COVID-19 numbers Thursday.

After Washington Township Schools announced Monday it will only offer virtual classes when school resumes, the director of the Marion County Public Health Department said its safe for students to return to classrooms.

The Marion County Emergency Operations Center is setting up a temporary morgue facility in preparation for the expected surge in COVID-19 patients.

The original "stay-at-home" orders issued by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in March were set to expire April 6.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett gave directions today on further restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Marion County Public Health Department director Dr. Virginia A. Caine declared a public health epidemic and proposed a syringe exchange program Thursday morning, citing a 1,000 percent increase in the number of hepatitis C cases from 2013 to 2017 and the potential for an HIV outbreak.