November 8, 2023
Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again
Voters in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky signaled support for abortion rights, even where it wasn't directly on the ballot, more than a year after the Supreme Court rolled them back.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
IU Health launches a nutrition hub to serve food insecure Methodist hospital patients
A new program at IU Health Methodist Hospital hopes to address nutrition insecurity in downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
Indiana among 10 worst states for infant mortality
Indiana’s infant mortality rate was the the seventh highest in the country for 2022.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2023
Here's how a community's view on substance use disorder could change
A state report found a new outreach program identified additional barriers to treatment in local communities and improved community attitudes toward substance use disorders.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
Nitrate levels in water are often higher in the rural Midwest. How does this affect health?
The nitrate standard was set decades ago to prevent methemoglobinemia, also known as blue baby syndrome –– a rare blood disorder that affects how blood cells deliver oxygen. Even so, it is common for farming communities across the Midwest to have elevated levels of nitrate that still meet federal standards.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
Narcan is sold over-the-counter now. Here’s a look at the initial rollout and what it means for access
Narcan is a nasal-spray version of the life-saving medication naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose. It recently became available over-the-counter. Heres what that means for public access.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
Indiana health department confirms first flu deaths this season
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) confirmed its first two flu deaths Thursday and is urging Hoosiers to get vaccinated.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
This doctor's lawsuit puts Indiana's physician noncompete law to the test. Here's what's at stake
Noncompete agreements are a common part of physician contracts restricting their employment options. Hospitals love them, most physicians hate them and some states are trying to limit them. A new law in Indiana is facing its first real test in courts.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023
Lawmakers make no recommendations following hours long cannabis legalization discussion
The study committee heard from researchers, community leaders and lawyers. Committee members were tasked with discussing how adult-use cannabis would relate to workforce issues and teen use.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2023
Advocates: Marketplace open enrollment period may help Hoosiers affected by Medicaid unwinding
Open enrollment for 2024 coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on Nov. 1. This years open enrollment period is especially important for people who lost coverage due to Medicaid unwinding.
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