An IU‑linked harm‑reduction project says it cut opioid deaths among Black residents in four Indianapolis ZIP codes by about 45 percent, officials report. The effort combined naloxone distribution, testing strips and community outreach.

A 54,000-square-foot VA clinic is coming to Indianapolis' east side to bring care closer for roughly 12,000 veterans and ease pressure at the downtown VA.

Lab‑tested portable CO alarms can spot invisible leaks in hotel rooms; Consumer Reports recommends travelers bring a detector as a simple safety step.

A commercial egg operation in Crawford County has been quarantined after H5N1 was confirmed; state and federal teams have set control and surveillance zones across three counties.

Deaconess Illinois broke ground on a Marion EMS hub that will centralize interfacility transfers, house ambulances and crew quarters, and aim to cut long transfer waits across Southern Illinois.

Westfield medics at Station 81 say they gave blood products to a patient with severe bleeding and hosted hospital partners at the station.

Monroe County Health Department reports high levels of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV, and norovirus in wastewater, but no H5N1 detected. Officials urge preventive measures and offer free COVID tests.

Marion County Public Health Department held an event for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, merging arts and health education, offering HIV testing and resources.

Hancock Health is simplifying access to nutrition advice by offering free initial consultations with dietitians, flexible scheduling, and virtual appointments.

The Carmel Fire Department emphasized the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms through a social media post to educate the public on prompt response and prevention.

Indiana ends its Medicaid contract with MDwise, potentially disrupting healthcare and causing job losses, due to the provider's failure to meet service and accountability standards.

Carmel Fire Department is hosting a men's health awareness and fundraiser event at the "Morning Sun" sculpture to tackle issues like cancer and mental health.

Colts' Braden Smith tackles his OCD/religious scrupulosity while maintaining impressive on-field performance, drawing on coping strategies from therapy and experiences with psychedelic treatments.