Articles tagged as: health care access
July 29, 2022
How ending premiums could threaten Montana’s Medicaid expansion
Five conservative states expanded Medicaid in part because the Obama administration let them charge premiums, but the Biden administration is taking that authority away.
Read MoreJune 13, 2022
New health center coming to east side neighborhood
Improvements in health care options are coming to an Indianapolis neighborhood undergoing change. Eskenazi Health will build a new health center at the corner of 38th Street and Arlington Avenue.
Read MoreApril 13, 2022
Health clinic will offer free medical and dental care at Lucas Oil Stadium
A health clinic will offer medical services free of charge for uninsured and underinsured individuals starting Sunday in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. The four-day event will offer dental care and specialized medical services, regardless of insurance status.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2021
Foster youth program to help connect with health care
Foster Success recently announced its new Health and Well-Being program to help teens and young adults transition from pediatric to adult health care.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021
IU School of Medicine awarded grant to tackle a looming shortage of primary care doctors
Indiana University School of Medicine has received $12 million in grant funding from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to improve its curriculum with a focus on underserved communities.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
Young Adults Face Roadblocks To Access Mental Health Care
Reaching adulthood brings new challenges new jobs, school, relationships and that can affect a young person's mental health. But navigating the health care system to get help with that is often not easy.
Read MoreApril 19, 2021
Northern Indiana Amish See Hurdles Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
In Elkhart County, a direct effort to get shots to the Amish has yet to launch, according to county Health Officer Dr. Bethany Wait.
Read MoreApril 6, 2021
Indiana Gets $61M To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Among Minorities
The funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help programs such as door-to-door outreach to raise awareness about vaccinations or help people sign up to get vaccinated.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2021
Rural Areas Face Challenges In COVID Vaccine Rollout
Across the Midwest, the rollout of COVID vaccines has been spotty. Lots of people are having a trouble with online signups. And vaccine demand far exceeds supply. That's made the process challenging, especially in rural areas.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2021
Senate Unanimously Passes 'Transformational' Telehealth Expansion Bill
Telehealth services temporarily expanded during the pandemic will be permanently expanded under legislation unanimously approved by the Indiana Senate Tuesday.
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