Patients often use the money to travel out of state to Illinois.
Category: Health
Posted inHealth
UIndy to host free vaccine clinic on Sept. 15
The event will offer shots for eight diseases. Insurance is not required.
Posted inHealth
West Nile virus found in dozens of Indiana counties. Here’s how to protect yourself
The virus is spread by infected mosquitoes and can cause mild symptoms like vomiting or body aches in some people.
Posted inHealth
Indianapolis community walk brings awareness to infant mortality
The Sept. 19 event also includes free prenatal yoga.
Posted inGovernment
Mirror Indy investigation sparks action to keep hospital patients out of jail
Prosecutors and public defenders are diverting hospital arrests to mental health treatment.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers study Indiana’s sexual assault response
The Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services met in House chambers Tuesday to hear testimony on the topic.
Posted inHealth
Indiana’s abortion ban has a ‘chilling effect’ on ER pregnancy care
A study found ER doctors are more hesitant to care for pregnant patients who are bleeding.
Posted inEducation
Why this Indianapolis agency is paying people to become EMTs
The class helps people get a foot into healthcare without high costs.
Posted inHealth
As Indy marks America’s 250th, a museum remembers past epidemics
A staff member created an exhibit for her grandfather, who had polio.
Posted inHealth
How to clean up safely after Indiana’s historic floods
What you need to know about mosquitos, food and generators.
