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A push to improve Indy’s 911 answering times
The city is hiring staff to meet national standards for emergency call response times.
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Mental health
Mirror Indy investigation sparks action to keep hospital patients out of jail
Prosecutors and public defenders are diverting hospital arrests to mental health treatment.
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.
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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.
Health experts celebrate Indiana Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs
But as broader Medicaid cuts continue, doctors worry about continued funding.
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.
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More Health news
‘Things aren’t getting better for people.’ Latest report on Indianapolis’ eviction crisis
In Marion County, the most common reason for falling behind on rent was job loss or reduced hours at work.
Indiana has a transitional housing gap for women. These groups are trying to fill it
Hundreds of women remain on waitlists for spots in programs across the state.
An Indianapolis church turned an AR-15 into a garden tool
The rifle was among two dozen guns forged into something new at “Guns to Gardens” last weekend.
West Nile virus found in dozens of Indiana counties. Here’s how to protect yourself
The virus is spread by infected mosquitoes and can cause mild symptoms like vomiting or body aches in some people.
Indianapolis community walk brings awareness to infant mortality
The Sept. 19 event also includes free prenatal yoga.
Lawmakers study Indiana’s sexual assault response
The Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services met in House chambers Tuesday to hear testimony on the topic.
Indiana’s abortion ban has a ‘chilling effect’ on ER pregnancy care
A study found ER doctors are more hesitant to care for pregnant patients who are bleeding.
Why this Indianapolis agency is paying people to become EMTs
The class helps people get a foot into healthcare without high costs.
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