Articles tagged as: health care
July 2, 2021
Overburdened Children's Mental Health Professionals Feel COVID's Strain
Months long waitlists, out-of-pocket costs and a burgeoning mental health crisis is pushing care out of reach for some families.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2021
While Waiting for Mental Health Care, Children Suffer
Meg Hartz spent four years trying to secure comprehensive mental health care for her son, and she believes he could have avoided in-patient treatment if she would not have faced so many delays and roadblocks.
Read MoreJune 9, 2021
Community Groups Call For More Direct Action From IU Health After Moore's Death
Three community groups hosted a virtual event on Wednesday as part of an ongoing effort to highlight racism in health care in the aftermath of the external review of Dr. Susan Moores death.
Read MoreJune 8, 2021
In Missouri, Medicaid Expansion Sparks A Fight
Medicaid expansion has been a contentious issue across the U.S., and in Missouri, battle lines are drawn at the highest levels of government.
Read MoreJune 2, 2021
Eskenazi Nurse Helps Neurosurgery Clinic Work Smoothly
An Eskenazi Health nurse in the neurosurgery clinic has earned a reputation for going above and beyond in her care for patients.
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
Community Organizations Criticize IU Health's Response to Dr. Susan Moore's Death
An external review found that while the medical care Dr. Susan Moore received did not cause her death, cultural competence was not practiced by all providers and several lacked awareness of implicit racial bias in Moores care.
Read MoreMay 15, 2021
Indiana Sees Big Cost Jump With New Prison Medical Contract
Indiana could pay about 50 percent more a year for prison medical services with a new contractor picked by state officials.
Read MoreMay 12, 2021
Self-Advocacy Can Improve Health Outcomes For Black Women
An Eskenazi Health official recently shared tips for how Black women can better advocate for themselves in health care settings and how that can lead to better outcomes.
Read MoreApril 30, 2021
Black Patients Less Likely To Receive Diagnostic Imaging At Emergency Departments
Hospitals have a lot of tests to find a problem, such as X-rays, MRIs and CT scans. But studies show that Black and Hispanic patients are less likely to get this imaging in an emergency, and that might lead to other health issues.
Read MoreApril 14, 2021
VA Center Wants to Hear From Hoosier Veterans
The Indianapolis VA Medical Center will host a public virtual listening session Thursday to collect public input on designing a future health care system.
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