Articles tagged as: Indiana
September 9, 2022
Pregnant Hoosiers on Medicaid can stay insured a full year postpartum
Pregnant Hoosiers enrolled in Medicaid used to be at risk losing that coverage 60 days after giving birth. Indiana has now received federal approval to extend that coverage to a full year.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2022
Remembering RFRA – Do businesses have the same influence now?
Many Indiana companies say the near-total abortion ban is bad for the economy – are lawmakers persuaded? WFYI’s Emilie Syberg spoke with Indiana Public Broadcasting Statehouse Bureau Chief Brandon Smith to compare the political moments.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022
Providing free rides could help people in addiction recovery
People in recovery for substance use disorder often need to attend medical appointments, recovery meetings or meet with a probation officer. But access to transportation can be a barrier to recovery.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2022
Their mentor was attacked. Now young OB-GYNs may leave Indiana
When an Indiana abortion provider was attacked by pundits and political leaders, the vitriol hit home for medical residents at Indianas largest teaching hospital. Many of these young doctors were certain they wanted to practice in Indiana after training. Lately, some have felt more ambivalent.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2022
Indiana History Train at the State Fair previews upcoming Chuck Taylor Exhibit
An upcoming exhibit at the Indiana Historical Center looks at the history of basketball in the state.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2022
Fentanyl is devastating Midwest communities. But expanding harm reduction can be difficult
Many who work on the frontlines of the overdose crisis want to see more emphasis on reducing the risk of illness and death from substance use. But in some communities, they face opposition.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2022
Indiana ayudará a las familias que dejen la escuela pública a pagar la educación especial
El Programa de Cuentas para Becas de Educación de Indiana tiene por objeto ayudar a los padres de niños con discapacidades a que puedan pagar los tratamientos y tutorías. Pero hay un problema: solo está disponible para las familias que hayan abandonado el sistema de las escuelas públicas.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2022
Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old
The harassment began soon after her young patient became flashpoint in the national debate over abortion, Dr. Caitlin Bernard told NPR. "It's honestly been very hard for me, for my family," she said.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2022
Vice President Harris to visit Indiana Monday as lawmakers discuss abortion ban
Harris will meet with state legislators and leaders to discuss abortion rights with state lawmakers.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022
Study: Leaving rural Hoosiers out of climate conversations fuels skepticism, resentment
When Indiana University researchers interviewed rural Indiana residents, they found rural folks had a lot of mixed feelings about climate change and climate solutions.
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