December 5, 2023
State, northwest Indiana medical company settle lawsuit over exposure of 45K Hoosiers' data
The state has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against a northwest Indiana medical company over a ransomware event that put personal and protected health information at risk. The agreement includes no admission of guilt on the behalf of the provider.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
After Dobbs, doctors say more people are turning to permanent contraception
In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people are seeking permanent contraception.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023
Lawmaker flags concerns over Medicaid change, FSSA celebrates maternal health program
The state is changing how it handles long-term care for Medicaid members 60 years or older through its Pathways for Aging program. State officials also highlighted the success of a program meant to address one of the leading causes.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2023
The White House is urging schools to address a rise in fentanyl exposure among teens
Narcan is underutilized. Federal and local governments are urging schools to address a growing concern.
Read MoreNovember 26, 2023
Rural health organization presents advocacy priorities ahead of 2024 legislative session
Rural health leaders in Indiana want more legislative support for rural hospitals and communities. The Indiana Rural Health Association presented their advocacy priorities at their recent policy forum.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2023
Wars can give rise to disease outbreaks. This poses potential risk to public health in the U.S. too
Wars are fertile grounds for infectious disease outbreaks and drug resistant illnesses. We live in an interconnected world and what begins in overseas conflict zones can spill over locally. Public health experts worry as vaccine hesitancy rises in the U.S.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2023
Watching war unfold is distressing — here's how to protect your mental health
Doomscrolling won't help the people who are suffering and it might put you into a state of chronic stress. A psychiatrist who works with trauma shares advice for how to process global tragedy.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2023
First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope
The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
Mental health is an issue in the veterinary field. But misconceptions can cloud the narrative
Being a veterinarian and helping animals can bring a lot of joy. But the job also comes with a host of stressors that can affect veterinarians mental health, and the field is starting to have more conversations about it.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
Youth sudden cardiac arrest survivors, parents who’ve lost kids: Share your story with us.
WFYI is working on a series of stories about youth sudden cardiac arrest. Let us know about your experience with sudden cardiac arrest and what you want to know about responding to cardiac arrest.
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