In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.
Category: Health
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A low-cost pharmacy opens in Decatur Township
The Damar Health Services pharmacy is in the AmeriPlex Indianapolis business park.
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Seniors, disabled Hoosiers and children all on Medicaid waitlists
Low-income parents seeking child care services will now be put on a waiting list for Indiana Medicaid vouchers, adding to existing waitlists.
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Options and Acadia sex abuse allegations: What you need to know
Former patients and employees described widespread abuse and other problems at the mental health facility.
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Widespread sex abuse reported at Indy mental health facility
After nine reported rapes, Options Behavioral Health is facing scrutiny from police and prosecutors.
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‘Moving backwards’: Indiana women face health disparities
Women still make less money than men and face death in the delivery room.
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Damien Center will expand support for LGBTQ+ residents
The Indy nonprofit is using a grant to hire two full-time therapists.
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Seniors enjoy free lunch and friendship on east side
CICOA offers seniors lunches at 22 spots, including CAFE on the Far Eastside.
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Indiana’s HIV criminalization laws are ‘outdated,’ report says
The report examined laws around the transfer of contaminated bodily fluids, the duty to inform of one’s HIV status, and harm by bodily substances.
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Free flu shot clinic Nov. 16 on the far east side
Receive a free flu vaccine from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, 7995 E. 21st St., on the far east side. The Gennesaret Free Clinics mobile clinic will offer the shots to people of all ages. No appointment is needed. The mobile clinic will be in the parking lot […]
