May 29, 2024
Trial begins in amended lawsuit to challenge Indiana’s near-total abortion ban
A group of abortion care providers is suing the state in a challenge against its near-total abortion ban. A three-day bench trial started Wednesday in Monroe County.
Read MoreMay 28, 2024
Indiana wraps up Medicaid unwinding, prepares for return of cost-sharing
A significant number of Hoosiers lost their Medicaid coverage during a process known as unwinding. Certain Medicaid members will resume paying premiums as early as July.
Read MoreMay 28, 2024
The push for embryo rights worries IVF patients and doctors in the Midwest
Thirteen states across the U.S., including much of the Midwest, introduced bills this year that could give some rights to embryos and fetuses usually associated with people. None passed, but people in the fertility world are concerned that lawmakers will try again and what that means for reproductive rights.
Read MoreMay 24, 2024
The Checkup: ‘Junk patents’ by big pharma lead to soaring drugs prices, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission says drug makers are gaming the system in order to keep drug prices high by filing what it describes as "junk patents".
Read MoreMay 24, 2024
With bird flu found in dairy cows, experts warn raw milk poses danger to pets
People with cats shouldn't feed them raw milk, some animal health experts have warned.
Read MoreMay 22, 2024
All 92 Indiana counties opt into second year of 'historic' public health initiative
Indiana will disperse a total of $150 million to local health departments in January 2025. Before lawmakers expanded public health funding, counties shared about $7 million from the state annually.
Read MoreMay 21, 2024
Five Indiana organizations receive federal funding to address maternal, infant health disparities
Nearly $5 million in federal funding is going to community organizations and hospitals in Indiana to address the states persistent disparities in infant and maternal health outcomes. Five organizations will receive funding to address the health care and social needs of parents and infants.
Read MoreMay 20, 2024
Affordable housing for people in recovery will offer wraparound services and child care
The southwest side of Indianapolis will welcome a new housing complex next spring that will support people recovering from substance use, with a focus on families.
Read MoreMay 17, 2024
Lawsuit alleges FSSA 'failed' its duty to provide medically complex children care
Indiana Disability Rights and ACLU of Indiana filed a federal complaint on behalf of two Indiana children who receive attendant care from their parents as well as the Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission.
Read MoreMay 17, 2024
Coalition of 100 Black Women, Men to host health fair this Saturday at Eastern Star Church
The national Coalition of 100 Black Women and the Coalition of 100 Black Men of Indianapolis will host its first annual community health fair on Saturday.
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