Prosecutors and public defenders are diverting hospital arrests to mental health treatment.
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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.
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Uninsured or need low-cost healthcare? Use these Indy clinics.
Federally Qualified Health Centers treat patients regardless of their ability to pay.
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‘They failed her’: Indy’s hospital to jail pipeline
From 2020 to 2025, Eskenazi Health police arrested people every 2 to 3 days — including those with mental illness.
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How Eskenazi’s community weavers help with more than health care
These health workers, based in five Indianapolis neighborhoods, connect people to resources like food and transportation.
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Learn more about the No One Dies Alone program at Indy hospitals
Eskenazi Health will host an informational session on Thursday, Jan. 15.
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Eskenazi Health announces new maternal health programs
Eskenazi Health has announced two new initiatives aimed at improving maternal health following a year-long effort to assess health barriers in several Central Indiana neighborhoods.
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Indy’s alternative to jail and ER has empty beds
Hogsett and the City-County Council cut funding for the Assessment and Intervention Center because of lack of use.
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Eskenazi Health loses $38 million used to care for uninsured patients
Health agency grapples with covering medical care for uninsured.
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Facing big medical bills? You have rights.
Learn how to prevent and deal with medical debt at two free sessions in July and August.
