Health
Indiana cigarette tax hike expected to cut smoking rates by 5%
INDIANA—Indiana’s new cigarette tax increase took effect on Tuesday, and projections indicate it could significantly reduce the number of Hoosier smokers. The American Lung Association…
Beyond Blame: Understanding and breaking the nagging cycle in relationships
INDIANA – That recurring request about chores or forgotten tasks—often dismissed as mere “nagging”—is rarely about the task itself. Instead, it’s usually a symptom of…
Medicaid cuts threaten Indiana rural hospitals
INDIANA – President Donald Trump’s proposed Medicaid budget cuts within his “big, beautiful bill” are raising alarms among lawmakers, with fears that at least a…
Safety-Protecting Indiana’s Newborns Grant; Request for applications
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Division is excited to announce a new Request for Applications funding opportunity for the…
Attorney General Todd Rokita leads 13 investigations resulting in charges to combat health care fraud nationwide Â
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office took decisive action as part of a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud, targeting licensed medical professionals and…
Navigating Social Security Disability Applications: A guide for helpers
INDIANA – Do you know someone with a serious medical condition who might need assistance applying for Social Security Disability programs? Although the process may…
HepVu an online platform on hepatitis epidemic
INDIANA – HepVu is an online platform that allows you to see data and insights on the viral hepatitis epidemic across the U.S. HepVu makes data…
Interm study on medical debt is welcome news
INDIANAPOLIS – This week, the Indiana state legislature announced that lawmakers will study medical debt during this year’s interim study session. The decision to include medical debt as…
Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council offers enhanced ‘Quit Now’ tool to help tobacco users, employers as tax increase hits July 1
INDIANAPOLIS – The state estimates that nearly 40,000 Hoosiers will soon seek to stop using tobacco products after tax increases on those items take effect on…
IU Health physician urges caution as high temperatures pose health risks
BLOOMINGTON – As Indiana anticipates several days of soaring temperatures, health officials are emphasizing the serious dangers associated with extreme heat. High temperatures can quickly…
