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Fiscal bill amended to increase Medicaid transparency. But delay to proposed cuts denied

By ABIGAIL RUHMAN Rep. Greg Porter’s (D-Indianapolis) amendment to SB 256 would have delayed the proposed shift away from attendant care until July 1, 2025....

‘Thin Mint Thursday’: Donate blood for Girl Scout Cookies

Those who donate blood on Thursdays are eligible for free Girl Scout Cookies.  Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana...

Take control of your health

The Center for Disease Control's recent "Working to Improve the Health of Black Communities: Addressing Disparities in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease" event provided valuable...

Annual Kids Count data finds Marion County youth continue to struggle with mental health, other areas improved

By JILL SHERIDAN The data book is available and includes measures of youth wellbeing. (Courtesy of Indiana Youth Institute) A yearly look at the wellbeing of Hoosier...

Health equity expert shares how cardiovascular disparities can be eliminated

SPECIAL TO THE RECORDER By Roche Communications Staff African Americans are 30 percent more likely to die from heart disease than white Americans, according to the...

Children’s dental health: What to know

Local dentists are helping families make sure kid’ teeth are healthy before the Tooth Fairy comes to collect. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month,...

Policy and progress: Food justice in Indiana

Bread for the World and the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus partnered to host an afternoon discussion surrounding food injustices Feb. 15 at the Indiana Government Center.

Her colonoscopy should cost her $0 per federal law. Why was she asked to pay $765?

By FARAH YOUSRY Karen Campbell teaches a Zumba dance class when she’s off her day job as a local television reporter. She loves to move...

Pacers center Myles Turner blocks food insecurity with Starry and Gleaners for NBA All-Star Weekend 

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is partnering with Starry, the title sponsor of the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, to host the "3's For Charity"...

Planned Parenthood expands vasectomy services to increase birth control options after abortion ban

By ABIGAIL RUHMAN The centers are providing vasectomy services in the spaces previously used for abortion care before Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. (Abigail Ruhman/IPB News) More people...

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