Articles tagged as: Riley Children's Health
December 10, 2018
Riley Hospital For Children Sets $175M Fundraising Goal
Leaders of the Riley Children's Foundation say it has already raised more than $120 million toward the goal they hope to reach by 2020.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2018
Doctors, Patients Sing Art Therapy's Praises. So Why Isn't There More Support?
Art therapy is finding its place in the mental health profession, but most states including Indiana, don't recognize it as its own profession.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2018
Children's Hospital Celebrates $50M Fundraising Milestone
More than 100 colleges and high schools have participated in the dance marathon program since 1991.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2018
Teen First In Indiana To Receive New Cancer Treatment
CAR T cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy where a patient's T cells are taken from their body and re-engineered to fight their cancer.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2018
Study: One Brand, One Color Of Crayons Tests Positive For Asbestos
The companies involved responded to the report and say they do test and meet federal standards.
Read MoreMay 29, 2018
Thousands Of Motorcycle Riders Get Ready To Ride For Riley Kids
Indiana's largest and longest running motorcycle charity event will mark its 25th year in Indianapolis this weekend.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2017
Afraid To Treat Pregnant Women, Doctors Drop Addicted Patients At A Vulnerable Time
Doctors who can prescribe a medication for opioid addiction, and accept Medicaid, are already scarce. But even fewer will treat pregnant women. At this most vulnerable time, when both mother's and baby's lives are at stake, some doctors even drop their patients.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2016
IU Health Launches Effort Promoting Infant Safe Sleep
New mothers at IU Health hospitals will be given a sleep sack in an effort to help reduce the state's high infant mortality rate.
Read MoreApril 11, 2016
State's Loan Program Aims to Ease Shortage of Mental Health Providers
Indiana and other states face a shortage of doctors and other mental-health providers, particularly those who specialize in children's mental health. A state program, approved in 2014, provides loan repayments to eligible professionals as a way of easing their path into mental-health professions.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2016
One Mother's Struggle For Mental Health Care
A 12-year-old girl with a long history of mental illness is receiving care with the help of a state program called the Children's Mental Health Initiative, but treatment, diagnosis and answers remain elusive.
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