September 8, 2023
People with disabilities don’t have enough dental care facilities. IU is constructing a new clinic
People with disabilities can have a difficult time finding a dentist who can accommodate them if their wheelchair doesn’t fit or cognitive disabilities make it difficult for patients to remain still. Indiana University will construct a dental clinic to address this gap.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2023
Two rural birthing centers in Northern Indiana set to close, access to OB care statewide concern
Indiana already has a problem with lack of access to OB care. The closure of two birthing centers in Northeast Indiana could make it worse.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2023
Vast majority of Indiana counties agree to take new health funding, provide more services
All but six of Indianas 92 counties opted to take new funding from the state under this years public health system overhaul legislation.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
A data breach exposed private health information of more than 200,000 Medicaid clients in Indiana
The private health information of more than 200,000 Medicaid clients in Indiana may has been exposed in a data breach that affected companies worldwide late May.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
Over $1.7 million in federal grants are awarded to reduce overdose risks in rural Indiana
Rural residents have been disproportionately affected by opioid addiction. The federal government just awarded two rural programs over $1.7 million to reduce overdose risks in rural Indiana.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
Indiana’s near-total abortion ban leads doctors out-of-state for training
Indianas near-total abortion ban is preventing doctors in the state from getting the training they need. Medical schools are bearing the responsibility of adapting to the new legislation.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
Medicaid Navigators and clients point to errors costing eligible people their insurance
Procedural errors are confusing people and leaving some stunned with unexpected loss of Medicaid health insurance coverage.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2023
Indiana University School of Nursing inducts largest undergraduate class during nursing shortage
Indiana is missing an important part of the health care workforce. Record admissions to one of the states largest nursing programs may not solve the nursing shortage, but its a start.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2023
As U.S. COVID hospitalizations rise, some places are bringing mask mandates back
New COVID variants are fueling hospitalizations and prompting some schools and hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. Others are considering or ruling out the possibility, leaving it up to individuals.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2023
Local farmers market raises funds to transport youth with disabilities
Proceeds from a farmers market this week will support a local organization that transports youth with disabilities from low-income households.
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