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‘I have a village’: New moms in Indy get free cash assistance
The city’s BIRTH Fund program is working to lower infant death rates.
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Mary Claire Molloy
Mary Claire reports on how we stay healthy and the systems that are meant to support us in that.
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Mental health
Indy residents gear up for the national ‘Veteran Olympics’
15 Hoosiers will go toe-to-toe with veterans nationwide June 27-July 2 in Tampa.
Get free mental health first aid training — and a $50 gift card
The May 14 and May 16 sessions will teach you how to recognize and respond to crises.
Grieving children, young adults find solace at Brooke’s Place
The nonprofit, which is expanding to the south side, allows youth to play games, release frustration and build community.
This workshop series invited people to ‘unmask’ through art therapy
Participants designed masks for self-expression. You can see them on April 4.
Arsenal Tech athletes are exercising their bodies and minds
A partnership with Riley Children’s Health is bringing sports psychology to the east side.
Your neighbors have these 5 health concerns
A survey highlights disparities in health care access and housing in Marion County.
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Health care access
‘Sicker and poorer’: Hoosiers brace for higher ACA health plan premiums
Congress has not extended subsidies for marketplace insurance plans.
Indiana pauses autism therapy provider signups
Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration on Tuesday announced it will pause enrollment of new autism therapy providers for at least six months
Breaking down Indiana’s new restrictions for Medicaid and SNAP
Advocates worry eligible people will be kicked off assistance or avoid applying.
Hoosiers get extra time to choose new Medicaid plans
Indiana health officials are extending open enrollment for two Medicaid programs — ahead of the state’s phaseout of MDwise.
Hoosiers on ACA health plans feel the pain of spiking premiums
Indy residents talk about how they’ll handle rising costs after federal subsidies expire.
How to get health insurance during open enrollment
Learn about changes to Marketplace plans and where to find help.
Get help with enrolling in health insurance at a free community event
Speakers include state Sen. J.D. Ford and Indiana’s secretary of health and human services.
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More Health news
Raising Innocence
An Indiana Women’s Prison unit gives incarcerated people a place to raise their newborns on the inside, rather than forcing them to give their babies up after birth.
Audit reveals ‘shocking’ findings at Office of Public Health and Safety
The review found that contracts went to companies with connections to OPHS employees.
Help track what’s happening in your neighborhood’s environment
Indy City Nature Challenge tracks animals, plants and fungi to help scientists study how the city’s changing.
TWG residents share complaints, concerns about housing
Residents raised concerns about unsafe living conditions at a recent town hall.
Learn about assistive tools for people with disabilities April 22
Attendees can test out tech like communication devices and screen readers.
Bilingual doula services hope to minimize infant death rates
Transformed Birth Services provides birth and postpartum support for all kinds of moms.
How an Indianapolis high school is helping students in recovery find purpose
For 20 years, Hope Academy has focused on teaching students with substance use disorder.
Lawrence to host a free health and wellness fair
The health fair is noon to 4 p.m. April 18 at Lawrence Community Park
Lawrence to create health ambassador program
The effort is part of the city’s Live Longer in Lawrence initiative.
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