Thousands of vacant properties plague Indianapolis neighborhoods and continue to be a public health and safety issue, stalling revitalization.
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‘We’re still climbing’: Flu cases are surging in Indy
This is one of the worst flu seasons in the past 15 years, according to the CDC.
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Knozone educates on air quality, urging actions to reduce pollution
The Environmental Sustainability Committee heard a presentation on air quality from the Office of Sustainability.
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Why one generation of Black men in Indy have been dying of overdoses for decades
In Indy, survivors are fighting to help the next generation.
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How to get help for substance use in Indianapolis
Find hotlines, harm reduction supplies and local treatment options.
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Free dental screenings at the Children’s Museum
Give Kids A Smile will be held Feb. 1.
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New research into Type 1 diabetes could help identify cases sooner
About 12% of Hoosiers have the condition, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
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New moms can take free childbirth education classes
The five-week course is from the Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition.
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How drug overdose deaths have plagued one generation of Black men for decades
In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.
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Learn how to support students’ mental health in this training
An Eskenazi Health expert will share how families can help kids in this free event.
