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Some expecting mothers in Indianapolis can now get up to $750 a monthĀ 

Expecting mothers in Indianapolis can receive cash assistance from the city’s new initiative.  The Bridge Project, in partnership with the City of Indianapolis, announced the start of the BIRTH (Building Independent...

Black bodies, digitalĀ mirrorsĀ and the distortion of beauty onlineĀ 

Are Black girls being affected by their online social-media use? Experts say yes.  In part one of this series, we explored how social media created...

Drawing the circle wide: Building health through shared strength

At the heart of community well-being lies a simple truth: health is more than what happens in a doctor’s office. It is shaped by...

Indianapolis will distribute free food as SNAP benefits set to end

Federal food benefits that help feed more than 100,000 Marion County residents are set to expire Saturday as the government shutdown drags on.  In response,...

Indiana records first Flu-related death of the season

The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed the state's first Influenza-related death of the 2025-26 season, prompting officials to urge Hoosiers to get vaccinated...

Grant expands free mental health help for educators

The Fight for Life Foundation (FFLF), with support from a $20,000 grant from the Indianapolis Colts’ Kicking the Stigma initiative, announced a new effort...

Lead testing and surveillance in Indiana: What the data tells us

Lead poisoning is one of the most preventable environmental health threats to children, yet it continues to affect families across Indiana. The danger of...

Breastfeeding for breast healthĀ 

The Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition (IBBC) is using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to shed light on a lesser-known form of prevention — breastfeeding.   Through its...

How to protect kids’ teeth this Halloween:Ā Dentists’ tips and healthier alternativesĀ 

As orange-and-black decorations go up across neighborhoods, so do piles of candy. Dentists say you don't have to ruin the fun to protect your family's teeth — but a little...

StayingĀ well onĀ campus: HealthĀ resources forĀ collegeĀ students in IndianapolisĀ 

As students navigate a busy semester, medical and mental health experts emphasize that a few basic preventative steps and awareness of campus resources can significantly improve...

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