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As Indy marks America’s 250th, a museum remembers past epidemics
A staff member created an exhibit for her grandfather, who had polio.
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Mary Claire Molloy
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Where to find free grief support in Indianapolis
These 8 organizations and community centers offer counseling and groups for children, parents, LGBTQ+ folks and more.
Public Editor: Women journalists – worldwide and here at home – face outsized online attacks
Indianapolis journalists tell of enduring online trolls because of their reporting
Grant funds mental health training for Indiana librarians
Indiana librarians will receive mental health training through a $50,000 grant, making libraries a go-to resource for mental health support.
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.
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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.
Hoosiers affected by floods can get free legal help at this clinic
Get help with insurance claims and replacing important documents at an Aug. 22 clinic.
Most Indiana homeowners don’t have flood insurance. Here’s what to know
After historic flooding, many residents don’t have insurance to cover the costs of repairs.
Up to 300,000 Hoosiers could face Medicaid work mandate
Some Healthy Indiana Plan members must begin documenting work, school or volunteer hours in October.
Why Indiana homeowners insurance may pay less for roof fixes
Hail and windstorms are partly to blame for higher premiums and less coverage.
Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid could impact free school meals at high-poverty schools
Schools where at least 25% of students are enrolled in programs like SNAP are eligible to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students without income verification or individual household applications.
Indiana expects to receive $1B for rural health. Hospitals say it’s only a ‘Band-Aid’
The funding will bolster programs, but cash-strapped rural health facilities can’t use it to make up for losses.
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Inside the lobbying push that fueled arrests at Indy hospitals
The Indiana Hospital Association pushed for police and new penalties. But there’s little public oversight.
Head to this wellness writing workshop at The Whispering Shelf
‘It’s about self reflection,’ one bookstore employee said about the free Aug. 4 event.
Free and affordable fitness classes all around Indy
Try yoga, dancing and strength training at parks, libraries and gyms.
City-County Council renews Safe Syringe Access and Support Program
The program offers sterile supplies, STD testing and vaccinations.
Have a rat or mosquito problem around your home?
Here’s how to get free help from the Marion County Public Health Department.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: 28 cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ in Indianapolis
What you need to know about cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection from contaminated food.
Indiana families dropped from SNAP as state and federal changes collide
New state and federal SNAP changes are taking effect, and Indiana public health officials say they expect it will cause more Hoosiers to lose benefits.
Planned Parenthood decries block on Indiana Medicaid funding despite end of federal ban
The nationwide funding ban that Republicans included in last year’s “big, beautiful” law expired July 4.
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