April 20, 2024
Possible measles exposure at Indy Children’s Museum on day of solar eclipse, health department warns
Solar eclipse gazers at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum may have been exposed to measles from an out-of-state visitor on April 8, according to the Marion County Public Health Department.
Read MoreApril 18, 2024
Advocates launch free contraceptive vending machine, hope to expand project statewide
Several organizations in Indiana launched a vending machine that provides free emergency contraception in response to growing concerns about access to reproductive care. The organizations plan to expand the project throughout the state.
Read MoreApril 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 MoreApril 16, 2024
Preliminary data shows decrease to infant mortality. Expert says rate is consistent but concerning
Preliminary data for 2023 shows a decrease in Indiana's infant mortality rate for the first time since 2019, according to a new report.
Read MoreApril 13, 2024
Free condoms, Plan B pills and Narcan provided at new vending machine on near east side
A new vending machine provides free emergency contraception on the near east side of Indianapolis, as part of a collaboration between Indiana reproductive justice groups and a local business.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Indiana hospital receives 'high performing' designation for maternal outcomes among Black patients
Black patients in Indiana have a higher infant and maternal mortality rate than White patients despite having fewer births overall.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Lawmakers in some states say they want to protect IVF services. But how can they do that effectively?
Lawmakers across the U.S. say they want to shield in-vitro fertilization providers from legal threats.The question is: How can they do that effectively?
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
'Beat the Chef' contest encourages School 54 kids to cook healthy food
On the near east side of Indianapolis, Brookside School 54 students squared off in a competition against a chef on Thursday to see who could make the tastiest nutritious snack. It’s part of a partnership between the Indianapolis Public Schools district and insurance company Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide cooking and nutrition education.
Read MoreApril 5, 2024
FSSA creates waitlist for Aged and Disabled waiver. Advocates worry it creates barrier to care
Hoosiers with disabilities or who want to age in place may have a harder time accessing services under an important Medicaid waiver. The Family and Social Services Administration will implement a waitlist for the Aged and Disabled waiver, as part of its effort to address the states Medicaid shortfall.
Read MoreApril 4, 2024
What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak
Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here's what scientists are learning.
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