Marion County Public Health Department

The top five concerns identified through the health assessment are mental health and wellbeing, access to health care, housing, trauma and injury prevention, and infant mortality.

A directive sent out by the Marion County Public Health Department advised hospitals around Indianapolis to bar children and people with COVID or flu-like symptoms from visiting patients.

Lead exposure can lead to long-term consequences for children, especially if not caught and treated quickly. Outreach on the risks of lead often falls to , but what happens when there is a language barrier?

Solar eclipse gazers at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum may have been exposed to measles from an out-of-state visitor on April 8, according to the Marion County Public Health Department.

The goal of the Fresh Bucks program is to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible for SNAP recipients.

More than 800 people in Marion County died from fatal overdoses in 2022, according to local officials. “Beyond Substance” is a new podcast from the Marion County Public Health Department that aims to shed light on substance use in Indianapolis.

Dental services will include exams, X-rays, cleanings, sealants and fluoride applications. Services are available by appointment and urgent walk-ins are welcome before 10 a.m.

The clinics, done in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo and Light of the World Christian Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for residents age 12 and older. Free flu shots will also be provided.

A number of organizations and agencies work to help those seniors avoid displacement and preserve affordable housing, but more assistance is needed for people who can't afford or aren't able to repair their homes.

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.