September 21, 2023
How millions of the country's poorest, sickest patients get trapped between Medicare and Medicaid
A bipartisan group of lawmakers agree: Medicare and Medicaid are failing 12 million of the country's most vulnerable patients.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2023
Suicide and crisis prevention line 988 adds American Sign Language for Deaf people
A new service added to the 988 Lifeline will offer suicide prevention and mental health crisis counseling through American Sign Language for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing without the need for an interpreter.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2023
Loneliness and social isolation are at crisis levels. One hospital is doing something about it
Recent surveys suggest that half of U.S. adults experience loneliness and the impact is not equal based on age and demographics. As more attention has been brought to the impact of loneliness and social isolation on peoples mental and physical health, some researchers, congregations and health organizations are taking steps to address it as part of preventative care.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2023
The region is in the thick of “a synthetic drug crisis”
State departments of health across the region have taken some action and issued advisories as the synthetic drug-involved overdose death toll has risen in recent years.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2023
Girls are in a mental health crisis. What can schools do?
Girls in the U.S. are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk. A school-based program is helping them.
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2023
National drug policy experts want to address policy, stigma over perinatal substance use in Indiana
Indianas infant and maternal mortality rates remain among the worst in the country. And state data shows substance use during pregnancy contributes to the issue.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2023
Zionsville walk aims to raise funds, awareness to fight Huntington's disease
The Huntington's Disease Society of America's Indiana Chapter will host a one-mile walk in Zionsville on Saturday.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
2023 COVID-19 boosters will soon be available to Hoosiers. Here’s what you need to know
A new COVID-19 booster vaccine will be available to Hoosiers by the end of the week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance. The new booster is designed to address strains of the virus that have caused an increase in hospitalizations over the last few months.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
Rural hospital leaders talk solutions as obstetrician care deserts grow
Rural hospital leaders want more support to address obstetrics care deserts. Providers have possible solutions, but say they need help from the state.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2023
New COVID vaccines get FDA approval
Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
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