December 12, 2022
Hoosiers urged to get flu vaccine amid surge in flu cases
As of the week ending Dec. 3, Indiana had recorded 24 influenza deaths this season. The state's first pediatric flu death of the season was recorded last week, the Indiana Department of Health said.
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Burnout, low pay contribute to shortage of animal care professionals
Professionals who care for dogs, cats, birds and other household pets are encountering staff shortages and worker burnout as the industry is seeing an increase in pet care needs.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2022
Indiana maternal, infant mortality rates stagnant or worse after 10-year focus on improving them
It's been 10 years since Indiana made reducing maternal and infant mortality a top priority. But despite a lack of improvement in those rates, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said progress has been made.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2022
How new federal help could save rural Midwest hospitals — and why some don't want it
A new federal designation would allow struggling hospitals to end inpatient services, but some have concerns about how that could affect rural health care.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2022
Flu-like illnesses prompt hospital systems to restrict visitors, statewide activity high
Hospital systems in Indiana are enacting visitor restrictions in response to high flu-like illness activity which can include flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
How to avoid losing your health insurance when the federal COVID emergency ends
When the public health emergency ends, nearly a quarter of Indiana residents on Medicaid could be at risk of losing their coverage. Here’s what the state is doing to mitigate coverage gaps and the steps you need to take now.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2022
Marion County World AIDS day event offers free testing, HIV resources
The event will take place from 3-7 p.m. at Eskenazi Health Center, 1650 North College Avenue. Attendees can receive free health services, including HIV and STD tests, dental screenings, flu and COVID vaccines, and information on HIV preventative care.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2022
Tripled pay is great for travel nurses – not for hospitals
The nursing shortage has led to a greater reliance on travel nurses that come with big price tags. Thats causing some hospitals to rethink their nursing staff retention efforts.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
We’re reporting on substance use in the Midwest – and we need your help
Side Effects Public Media will be hosting virtual listening sessions on substance use, addiction and recovery.
Read MoreNovember 26, 2022
Why is there a lack of access to health care in high-poverty urban, rural areas?
For many high-poverty rural and urban areas, there are sparse health care resources. One listener in Columbus wondered why this problem was so prevalent.
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