January 25, 2023
Tobacco contributes to 11K Hoosier deaths each year. Is Indiana doing enough?
The annual State of Tobacco Control Report assesses state and federal policies to reduce tobacco use. Indiana received a C or below in all five areas.
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Riley program guides families though grief after pregnancy loss
A bereavement program at Riley Maternity Tower at Riley Children’s Health, called Pathways to Hope, aims to meet the emotional needs of grieving families after the loss of a pregnancy or child.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2023
Lack of data, info leaves Indiana doctors unprepared for more tick diseases
Ticks are on the move. Warmer temperatures could create more places where they can thrive in Indiana and give them more time to feed. All of this could lead to more tick-borne illnesses in the future.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2023
How to protect yourself from tick diseases
If you're going into the woods, tall grass, your garden, or anywhere else ticks might be here are some tips on how to keep yourself safe.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
First post-Roe March For Life draws hundreds to Indianapolis
The annual March For Life takes place on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and this year’s march was the first since the court overturned Roe last June.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
While ‘eulogizing’ Roe v. Wade, Indiana abortion advocates envision a more inclusive right to abortion
Indiana abortion advocates talk about making abortion access more inclusive in the wake of U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
Three health policy stories to watch in 2023
Considering the countrys divided Congress, Americans shouldnt hold their breath for major health reform legislation this year. On the other hand, 2023 is shaping up to see some incredibly consequential health policy changes that could impact millions.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2023
What might the FDA’s expansion of abortion pill access mean for Hoosiers?
The Food and Drug Administration recently expanded access of abortion pills to more pharmacies, including large chains, mail-order companies and online pharmacies. But how this would affect Indiana's temporarily halted law is complicated and unclear.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2023
Students gather at Indiana Statehouse to bring attention to rise in youth vaping
E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among Indiana high school students. Twenty percent of high school Hoosiers reported e-cigarette use in 2021.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2023
Marion County Public Health Department hosts walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics on MLK Day
The clinics, done in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo and Light of the World Christian Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for residents age 12 and older. Free flu shots will also be provided.
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