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Local group receives $75K for Heritage Tree Celebration

HANNA RAUWORTH - September 27, 2024

The Community Canopy Alliance (CCA) announced it was awarded $75,000 by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to support a Heritage Tree Celebration in...

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This weekend: Indy Walk to End Alzheimer’s at IUI Carroll Stadium

HANNA RAUWORTH - October 29, 2024

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Indianapolis Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, Sept. 28 at Indiana University-Indianapolis’ Michael A. Carroll Stadium. This event is one in...

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Make sickle cell disease a part of the conversation

Mandi Patterson - September 23, 2024

As a Black woman who serves as MDwise’s Equity Officer, Anye Carson is aware of sickle cell disease (SCD). She knows that it predominantly affects...

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Parkinson’s Foundation to host first annual Moving Day

HANNA RAUWORTH - October 29, 2024

The Parkinson’s Foundation will host its first annual Moving Day beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 21 at Connor Prairie. The event will raise funds...

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Driving health equity: How Medicaid can lead the way

HANNA RAUWORTH - October 29, 2024

Medicaid managed care organizations face increasing challenges in addressing health disparities as cultural and political shifts shape the national conversation on diversity, equity and...

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Steps to help reduce the risk of prostate cancer

Mandi Patterson - September 16, 2024

September is Prostate Health Awareness Month, providing an opportune time for men to consider their prostate health and take steps to help reduce the...

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Barbershop Facebook event to discuss cancer disparity among Black men

HANNA RAUWORTH - October 29, 2024

A barbershop conversation among Black men will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 on Facebook Live to discuss cancer disparities in...

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Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership to host fathers and dads baby shower

STAFF - September 12, 2024

This September, the Goodwill Nurse-Family partnership is recognizing fathers and dads with a baby shower. Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), which launched in 2011, is a...

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Malignant misconception: Late-stage prostate cancer diagnoses on the rise

HANNA RAUWORTH - January 13, 2025

As rates of late-stage prostate cancer diagnoses continue to rise in the U.S., a new report reveals that 60% of men aged 45 and...

Indianapolis Animal Care Services suspends intake after kennel cough death

HANNA RAUWORTH - September 23, 2024

Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) announced Thursday they would be temporarily limiting the intake of non-emergency animals following the sudden death of a dog...

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