The food bank over its latest fiscal year provided a record 48 million meals to people, an increase of 17%.
Category: Health
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Overdose deaths fell 5% in 2022, new state report shows
A state official points to the increased availability of naloxone and residential treatment.
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Indianapolis hospitals restrict visitors as COVID, flu, RSV cases rise
The restrictions are indefinite, a spokesperson said.
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‘You’re praying someone decides to donate’: Holiday blood shortages loom
Indy residents tell us why they showed up to donate blood or thank donors.
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From pickleball to Zumba, Indy residents are rushing to group fitness activities
They are improving their health while finding a sense of community.
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Why Indy nurses and public defender staff say they’re unionizing
Management in one workplace is supportive, but not in the other.
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Free HIV and STD testing every second Thursday
The city of Indianapolis and a local nonprofit offer free testing every second Thursday of the month.
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Marion County’s low flu vaccination rates put children and seniors at risk
Here’s how to protect yourself and loved ones this holiday season.
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How to file a complaint against your landlord: A renter’s guide
Indiana has weak renter protections, but these resources can help tenants protect themselves.
Posted inGovernment
The EPA wants lead pipes out. Here’s what it means for Indianapolis.
One scientist says the lead pipes are ‘like a ticking time bomb.’
